When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. 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 Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Cammie McGovern
As the younger sister of an adored (sometimes overly perfect) sister, discovering Ramona and Beezus and the gang on Klikitat Street was a life-changer for me. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
The Year of Magical Thinking
Winner of the 2005 National Book Award for Nonfiction and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Mary Karr
I read to save my life, to take communion, to enter a community of fellow sufferers and rejoicers. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Wild Swans
Popular bestseller that has sold more than 13 million copies. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Angela’s Ashes
The phenomenal worldwide bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
