Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Letter from Katharine White (E. B. White’s wife) regarding Stuart Little’s illustrations
This letter from E. B. White’s wife, Katharine White, to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, expresses her husband’s excitement... More
Letter from E. B. White regarding Stuart Little
B. White (Andy) writes to his editor Eugene Saxton (Gene), presenting his manuscript for Stuart Little... More
Garth Williams, Illustrator
Garth Williams was a little-known but talented young illustrator when he was commissioned by Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls, to illustrate the classic Stuart Little by E. B. White. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Kevin Henkes
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Marketing and publicity brochure for Charlotte’s Web
This 1963 marketing and publicity brochure for Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White includes a letter from White explaining how he got the idea for the story. More
Essays of E. B. White
Classic collection by one of the greatest essayists of our time, Pulitzer Prize–winning author E. B. White. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More