Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Award-winning first book in the If You Give series, which has sold more than 15 million copies. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. 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
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. 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
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. 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
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Kevin Henkes
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More