Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Ursula Nordstrom
When Anne Carroll Moore, the powerful and opinionated superintendent of children’s work at the New York Public Library, asked Harper & Brothers editor Ursula Nordstrom why she felt qualified to produce children’s books, Nordstrom said only this: “Well, I am a former child, and I haven’t forgotten a thing.” More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. 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
Letter from Fred Gipson regarding Old Yeller
Old Yeller is the beloved tale of a boy and his loyal, clever, “big yeller” dog. More
Kristan Higgins
A book that influenced me and why . . . Little House on the Prairie. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Garth Williams, Illustrator
Garth Williams was a little-known but talented young illustrator when he was commissioned by Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls, to illustrate the classic Stuart Little by E. B. White. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. 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
Jacqueline Winspear
I read because I love language, the way the joining of words and the rhythm of a story can make me laugh, cry, or take me out of my world or immerse me in the lives of others. More
