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 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
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. 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
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. 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
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More