Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. 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
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Essays of E. B. White
Classic collection by one of the greatest essayists of our time, Pulitzer Prize–winning author E. B. White. More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. 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
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
