Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Cammie McGovern
As the younger sister of an adored (sometimes overly perfect) sister, discovering Ramona and Beezus and the gang on Klikitat Street was a life-changer for me. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More