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
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. 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
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. 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
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. 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
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
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. 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
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