How many of these classic children’s books by women authors have you read? Which did you miss reading? Which should I have included in the top 10? (Make sure to see the runners-up list at the end.)

Some of the books listed here were written for all ages, but have been adopted by younger readers as favorites.

Not long ago, when the latest film adaptation came out, my book group read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. About half had never read it; the other half hadn’t picked the book up since adolescence.

While Alcott reluctantly wrote it when urged to pen a “girls’ story” by her publisher, Little Women far exceeded their expectations. It has been beloved by generations of readers of all ages ever since it came out in 1868.. Read More→