Sounder

Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. 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

Bridge to Terabithia

Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More

Wild Swans

Popular bestseller that has sold more than 13 million copies. More

Divergent

First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. 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

Monster

Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More

Henry Huggins

The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More

Red Scarf Girl

Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More