Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. 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
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Letter from Fred Gipson regarding Old Yeller
Old Yeller is the beloved tale of a boy and his loyal, clever, “big yeller” dog. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Kiera Cass
Reading has always been a safe place for me. More
Social Change: Sex in the 20th Century
In between the two world wars, Harper authors tackled the then taboo subject of sex. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
The History of HarperCollins Children’s Books in the U.S.
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper was established in the U.S. in 1926. More
Pushing the Boundaries of Children’s Literature
Children’s books explored uncharted territory in the mid-1960s as Harper & Row began to champion boundary-pushing children’s and young adult books. 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
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More