Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
The Fellowship of the Ring
First volume in The Lord of the Rings series, which has sold more than 100 million copies. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Garth Nix
Reading is to live More
Wicked
Bestseller that is the basis for the hit Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
The War of the Worlds
The much-adapted classic from “the father of science fiction.” More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Magician
Bestselling epic fantasy masterpiece that launched Feist’s career and influenced a generation of modern fantasy authors. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
The Dispossessed
The classic utopian science fiction; winner of the Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Awards. 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
Francesca Lia Block
It has been said that only two things helped survivors of the Holocaust: 1) massage and 2) telling their stories. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
1996: George R.R. Martin redefines the fantasy genre…
George R.R. Martin redefines the fantasy genre with his epic series, A Song of Ice and Fire, published by HarperCollins in the UK. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
