Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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 Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Garth Nix
Reading is to live More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. 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
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Born Free
Its remarkable interaction between the author and a lion cub named Elsa enchanted generations. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More