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
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. 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
HarperOne
In 1977, a handful of Harper & Row employees from the Religious Books Department moved from New York to San Francisco to focus on titles pertaining to mind, body, and spirit. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Neil Gaiman
I read to travel, and to learn. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Garth Nix
Reading is to live More
Gregory Maguire
One of the reasons HarperCollins has been my most frequent publisher for thirty-three years is that I admired three children’s books published by Harper & Row within a year of each other (the year I was turning nine). More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
A Game of Thrones
First volume in the internationally bestselling series that has sold upward of 70 million copies. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. 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
Wicked
Bestseller that is the basis for the hit Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
C.S. Lewis and Christianity
Born in 1898 in Belfast, Clive Staples Lewis lost his faith in Christianity at a young age after his mother died and he was sent away to boarding school. 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
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More