Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. 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
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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 Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
