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
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. 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
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. 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
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. 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
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic 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