The New Kid on the Block Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Dodger Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Soman Chainani Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More Soman Chainani
Divergent First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Tessa Duder This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More Tessa Duder
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Cally Taylor When I get an idea for a novel the fizz of excitement I feel is electrifying. More Cally Taylor
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 Cammie McGovern
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
The Graveyard Book Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. 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
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
Rita Williams-Garcia My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More Rita Williams-Garcia