The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; 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
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
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Kiera Cass
Reading has always been a safe place for me. 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
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More