Tween
Enter to Win a Copy of Harbor Me
Weâre giving away five copies of Jacqueline Woodsonâs Harbor Me, a breathtakingly beautiful and well-written story about a diverse group of middle school students who become unlikely confidantes through storytelling.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of January 2019
January offers a chance to establish good habits that last through the year, including reading books youâd never normally read. Get started with this list of books from every genre.
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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
âReading Gives Us Hopeâ: A Q&A with Bestselling Author Jacqueline Woodson
We were thrilled to ask the author of Harbor Me about writing, reading, and her platform as the current National Ambassador for Young Peopleâs Literature.
Tween
Brightlyâs Book Club for Kids: Harbor Me
Our new Book Club for Kids pick, Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, is a beautifully written, timely middle grade book that packs a big emotional punch.
All Ages
My Path to the Hundred Acre Wood and the World of Winnie-the-Pooh
To celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh Day, January 18, one mom reflects on the long path she took to discovering â and loving â A. A. Milneâs imaginative, accepting, and fun world.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Picture Books To Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin
These confidence-building stories show little kids that they can and should be themselves by embracing what makes them unique.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Childrenâs Songs
Reading stories inspired by familiar childrenâs songs can help kids feel like theyâre one with the story. These books practically beg for little readers to sing along.
Tween
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes
Brenda Woodsâs new novel for tweens highlights the little-known history of the 761st Tank Battalion, an African American military unit that served during World War II.
Grown-Up Reads
10 Books To Help You Survive the First Year of Parenthood
These great parenting books can help you navigate the ups and downs of your first year as a parent, from sleep training and feeding your little one to finding time and energy for yourself.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up My Kidsâ Bookshelves
Can children really embrace Marie Kondoâs rules of decluttering? My kids and I tested her methods on our disorganized bookshelves.