Tag: C.S. Lewis

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 Bond

I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More

Michael Bond

The New Kid on the Block

Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More

A Light in the Attic

Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More

A Game of Thrones

First volume in the internationally bestselling series that has sold upward of 70 million copies. More

Magician

Bestselling epic fantasy masterpiece that launched Feist’s career and influenced a generation of modern fantasy authors. More

Dodger

Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. 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

A Bear Called Paddington

The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More

Veronica Roth

I read because reading changes you. More

Veronica Roth

American Gods

An instant classic and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. More

Dan Gutman

The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More

Dan Gutman

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More

The Graveyard Book

Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More

Bridge to Terabithia

Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More

Katherine Paterson

I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More

Katherine Paterson

Francesca Lia Block

It has been said that only two things helped survivors of the Holocaust: 1) massage and 2) telling their stories. More

Francesca Lia Block

Freaky Friday

Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More

Gordon Korman

I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More

Gordon Korman

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

The Alchemist

An inspirational phenomenon; one of the bestselling books in history. More

Julie of the Wolves

Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More

Mere Christianity

Considered one of the most popular introductions to Christianity ever written. More

The Inklings

Clive Staples Lewis (better known as C. S. Lewis) loved nothing more than sitting in the back room of his favorite pub, The Eagle and Child, surrounded by his closest literary friends, including J. R. R. Tolkien. More