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

Sounder

Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More

The Boy in the Dress

The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More

Dodger

Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More

Little Bear

The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More

Journey to Jo’burg

Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More

Howl’s Moving Castle

This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More

Freaky Friday

Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More

Monster

Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More

Divergent

First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More

Red Scarf Girl

Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More

Stuart Little

White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More

Old Yeller

Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More

A Light in the Attic

Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More

Tessa Duder

This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More