Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Letter from Katharine White (E. B. White’s wife) regarding Stuart Little’s illustrations
This letter from E. B. White’s wife, Katharine White, to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, expresses her husband’s excitement... More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. 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
Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
Tales of the City
First book in Maupin’s acclaimed and groundbreaking series documenting San Francisco’s underground and gay culture. More
Letter from John Donovan submitting the manuscript for I’ll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip.
In June 1968, author John Donovan wrote to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, asking her to read the manuscript... More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
