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Growing Reader

Looking Back and Looking Up: Finding Solace in Children’s Books Written in Troubled Times

In difficult times, kids' books that are rich with silliness, grief, and hope can provide a sense of understanding and help readers cope — including adults.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Goodnight Goon

Get in the Halloween spirit by reading along with Michael Rex's Goodnight Goon, a fun and scary parody of a classic story!

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Growing Reader
Tween
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17 New Authors of Color Writing Much-Needed Stories for Kids

These new(ish) authors of color write diverse books aimed at children, teens, and young adults. Their works resonate with the times, speak to the future, and show children varied experiences and perspectives.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Funny and Real Tales of Friendship Gone Wrong for Kids

Friendships can sometimes go awry. These funny and relatable tales of the occasionally bumpy road to togetherness are great for young readers.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Making Mr. Lemoncello Proud: Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Libraries Today

Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, discusses his own relationship with books growing up and the unique role libraries can play in kids' lives.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is a fun-filled, lightning-fast novel for middle grade readers that's packed with fun puzzles and book references.

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5 Fascinating Insights into Your Teen’s Brain

If you’re looking to better understand what happens when your kid enters adolescence — and what's going on in their head — check out these expert insights.

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Writing About the Past and Stumbling Upon the Present: Adriana Mather on Reliving History

The more research I did for my books, the more I kept stumbling upon evidence that history repeats itself — a phrase I thought was nothing more than an overused cliché but found was a frightening reality.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of October 2017

Celebrate the official start of sweater weather with one of this month’s great reads from authors old and new.

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Growing Reader
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The Best Children’s and YA Books of October 2017

October’s standouts for kids and teens include reimagined fairy tales, much-anticipated sequels, exciting debuts, and new reads from some favorite authors.