Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. 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
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. 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
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. 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
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. 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
