Tween
Why I Wrote a Middle Grade Novel About a Child Without a Home
When Susin Nielsen began setting pen to paper, she had no idea just how “of the moment” her new middle grade novel, No Fixed Address, would be in 2018.
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Baby & Toddler
Bookshelf Must-Have: There’s a Monster in Your Book
What do you do when you find a monster munching on the pages of your book? You try to get him out, of course! Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a hands-on board book that invites the tiniest readers to take part in the action.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Stories for Families on the Go: Brightly Storytime Podcast
Perfect for busy families, the Brightly Storytime podcast offers bite-sized listening whenever you have a few minutes to spare for a great story.
Teen
Adib Khorram on Writing Honestly About Mental Health, Love, and Iran
Adib Khorram’s debut, Darius the Great Is Not Okay, is a beautiful novel about a half-Persian teen whose world changes when he travels to Iran to meet his grandparents for the first time.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Books to Teach Children About the Habits of Scientists
Use these books in the classroom to help explain and give compelling examples of how real (and fictional!) scientists ask questions, hypothesize, design experiments, overcome obstacles, and communicate their findings.
Tween
Teen
Carl Hiaasen on Writing Kids’ Books with Humor and Heart
We chatted with Carl Hiaasen, author of our Book Club for Kids pick Hoot, about penning realistic, humorous stories with themes that feel relatable to young readers.
Tween
Teen
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Hoot
Our new book club selection is an environmental adventure story that shows kids the power of standing up for what you believe in.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of October 2018
This month’s best new releases include beautiful and engaging picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, and fantastical YA page-turners.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
The Baby Code! Series Relates Coding to a Child’s World
When author Sandra Horning shares what it was like to write Baby Code!, a 14-page board book that introduces basic concepts of coding to the littles of readers.
Tween
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Graphic Novels
This free Educator’s Guide contains easy-to-apply discussion questions (and a “make your own graphic novel” activity) to enrich your curriculum and help students get the most out of any graphic novel.
