Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
1953: William Collins and Sons gains the rights to publish C. S. Lewis…
William Collins and Sons purchases the religious publishing firm of Geoffrey Bles, Ltd., gaining the rights to the works of C. S. Lewis, including his Chronicles of Narnia fantasy books. 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
Original cover artwork for a 1965 edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
This original illustration by Italian artist Giorgio de Gasperi was used as cover art for a 1965 edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe published by Collins in the U.K. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Founded on Religion
Though a shared love of the written word inspired those who laid the foundation of HarperCollins, spreading Christian principles was a calling for them. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
A Game of Thrones
First volume in the internationally bestselling series that has sold upward of 70 million copies. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
Letter from C. S. Lewis
In this letter to Collins publisher Billy Collins, dated November 1954, C. S. Lewis—author of The Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters, among others—outlines what he sees as his three types of “literary output”: “A. Religious and General. B. Fiction. C. Academic.” More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
American Gods
An instant classic and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. More
Mere Christianity
Considered one of the most popular introductions to Christianity ever written. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Alchemist
An inspirational phenomenon; one of the bestselling books in history. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Garth Nix
Reading is to live More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Magician
Bestselling epic fantasy masterpiece that launched Feist’s career and influenced a generation of modern fantasy authors. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More