Kevin Henkes
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. 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 Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
James Dean
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More