Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
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
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. 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
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More