Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. 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
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. 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
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More