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
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic 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
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. 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
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. 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
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. 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
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More