Growing Reader
Little Detectives: Mystery Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Mysteries get kids to think differently and pay attention to details they might not otherwise notice. Here are 18 great ones.
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Teen
Must-Read New YA Books To Obsess Over in Fall 2026
This fall’s YA releases offer plenty to choose from — exciting debuts, adventure, fantasy, thrillers, coming-of-age stories, and more.
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!
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.
Tween
20 Middle Grade Series So Engrossing Tweens Can’t Put Them Down
Well-written, fun, and unputdownable series like these will keep 9- to 12-year-old kids passionately reading.
Teen
Must-Read Coming-of-Age Stories for Teens
These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.
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.
