Sounder Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
The Known World The Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that examines the troubling complexities of slavery. More
Freaky Friday Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Howl’s Moving Castle This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
The Butterfly Lion A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Bridge to Terabithia Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Old Yeller Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Stride Toward Freedom Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memoir of the Montgomery bus boycott. More
The Boy in the Dress The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. 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
Journey to Jo’burg Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Dodger Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Black Boy A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. 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 Cammie McGovern
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. 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 New Kid on the Block Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More