Pre-K
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.
Pre-K
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!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen
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.
Teen
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.
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
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.