Growing Reader
Tween
New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Coming in Fall 2026
A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!
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Pre-K
Growing Reader
New Picture Books Coming Fall 2026
With the changing of the seasons comes cooler temperatures and new books to read! Here are the must-read picture books coming this fall.
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Growing Reader
Tween
20 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage
Spark conversations and connections with colorful kids’ books that recognize Hispanic and Latine peoples' histories, cultures, and contributions.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
12 Delightful Children's Books That Celebrate the Joy of Reading
These picture books zero in on the pure joy of storytelling and are just the thing for parents who want to plant and nurture the love of reading in their children.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
10 Years of Read-Aloud Magic: The Top 10 Brightly Storytime Videos of the Last Decade
Celebrate 10 years of Brightly Storytime with our countdown of the top 10 read-aloud videos, featuring beloved children's books, special guests, and family favorites.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best New Kids’ & YA Books To Read Right Now
If your family need some suggestions for reading material, look no further than these exciting new kids' and YA books!
Tween
Teen
Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid
These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Read Before You Stream: Kids’ Books With New TV and Movie Adaptations
Kids love to watch movies and tv shows, so why not motivate more reading with book choices that have streamable adaptations? Take your pick from these great reads that have recently been adapted.
Tween
20 Books for Middle Schoolers
Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.
Tween
20 Fantastic Chapter Books for Fifth Graders
Fifth grade is an in-between time when kids should just be kids — and dip their toes into deeper waters, too. With a mix of heartfelt and humorous, fantastical and familiar, the books on this list allow them to do just that.
