Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. 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
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Born Free
Its remarkable interaction between the author and a lion cub named Elsa enchanted generations. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. 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 Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. 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
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. 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
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. 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
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More