Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. 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
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
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More