Social Change: Sex in the 20th Century
In between the two world wars, Harper authors tackled the then taboo subject of sex. 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 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
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
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
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. 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
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. 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
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
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
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. 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
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
