Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in 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
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
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More