Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared 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
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. 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
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. 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
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
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. 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
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
