Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. 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
Letter recommending Sounder for publication
Harper editor Ferd Monjo wrote this letter to the head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, Ursula Nordstrom, regarding a manuscript he had received in July 1968. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Stride Toward Freedom
Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memoir of the Montgomery bus boycott. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Kiera Cass
Reading has always been a safe place for me. 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
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Letter from Fred Gipson regarding Old Yeller
Old Yeller is the beloved tale of a boy and his loyal, clever, “big yeller” dog. More