Katherine Paterson I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More Katherine Paterson
Beezus and Ramona Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Little House on the Prairie Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Flat Stanley This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Charlotte’s Web Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Sounder Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Patricia MacLachlan I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More Patricia MacLachlan
Stuart Little White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
The Graveyard Book Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Howl’s Moving Castle This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Sara Pennypacker I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More Sara Pennypacker
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
Soman Chainani Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More Soman Chainani
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
The New Kid on the Block Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Dodger Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Divergent First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Tessa Duder This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More Tessa Duder
Sarah, Plain and Tall Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Bridge to Terabithia Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More