Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in 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
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. 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
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More