Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Original artwork suggested by Syd Hoff for Danny and the Dinosaur
Illustrator Syd Hoff sent these sketches to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, as suggestions for the now-classic Danny and the Dinosaur. More
James Dean
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Letter from E. B. White regarding Stuart Little
B. White (Andy) writes to his editor Eugene Saxton (Gene), presenting his manuscript for Stuart Little... More
Letter from Katharine White (E. B. White’s wife) regarding Stuart Little’s illustrations
This letter from E. B. White’s wife, Katharine White, to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, expresses her husband’s excitement... More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Letter from Garth Williams regarding illustrations for the Little House series
When acclaimed illustrator Garth Williams was commissioned to create new illustrations for Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, he traveled west to see the actual sites Wilder referred to in her writings and to meet Laura herself. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
1926: The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers…
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. 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
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
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
Garth Williams, Illustrator
Garth Williams was a little-known but talented young illustrator when he was commissioned by Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls, to illustrate the classic Stuart Little by E. B. White. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More