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Brightly Storytime: Miss Maple’s Seeds

Read along with our video of Miss Maple's Seeds by Eliza Wheeler, the perfect story to illustrate the changing seasons and new beginnings of spring.

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17 Books 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Teachers Should Have in Their Classrooms

We took a peek at the books that upper elementary and middle school kids can’t wait to get their hands on during independent reading time.

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Looking with Kindness and Finding Wonder: A Chat with R.J. Palacio

We were thrilled to chat with Wonder author R.J. Palacio about the inspiration behind her new picture book and the impact the Choose Kind movement has had on her life.

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Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Wonder

Our latest book club selection is a New York Times bestseller and soon-to-be major motion picture from author R.J. Palacio that inspired the Choose Kind movement. We hope you’ll find it as inspiring and engaging as we do.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of April 2017

From a bunny who yearns to fly to a new mystery series for middle grade readers and a YA love story for "Hamilton" fans, there's tons to enjoy this April.

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Meet the Illustrator: Mike Herrod

You may know Mike Herrod as the author of picture books such as Doggie Dreams and Hiccup!, or as the wonderfully clever artist behind our series of Brightly Comics.

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10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main Characters

Among the many great new releases of 2017 are some fantastic middle grade novels with Latinx characters that tween readers are sure to love.

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How to Make Reading Fun: 25 Ideas Kids Will Love

Bestselling author, mom, and one-time struggling reader Jean Reagan shares some great ideas for how to make reading fun for kids.

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Narrating the The Inquisitor’s Tale: How My One ‘Crazy Idea’ Led to an Amazing Audiobook Experience

Author Adam Gitwitz discusses the obstacles of narrating the audiobook of his bestselling novel, and the unlikely path that led him to work with one of the leading scholars of early Western music in the world today.

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The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds

What are the best books for 11- and 12-year-olds? Preteens need good books that both resonate with their complex lives as well as educate and entertain them. Our experts selected these 50 excellent titles that appeal to a range of interests, backgrounds, and even moods.