Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Kevin Henkes
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Judith Kerr: Beyond The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Collins author Judith Kerr may be best known in the UK for her classic children’s picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, but she is also renowned for her powerful autobiographical novels about her childhood and young adulthood. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. 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
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More