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My BFG
Growing Reader
Tween

My BFG: A Special Note from Roald Dahl's Daughter

Lucy Dahl opens a window into her childhood as the daughter of creative genius Roald Dahl and shares how the BFG took shape in the nightly bedtime stories he told.

Author James Campbell with his daughters
Grown-Up Reads

5 Things I Never Expected to Love About Being a Dad

I always imagined that I would have a son — but, instead of sons, I had three daughters. And from the time they came into the world, bright pink and bawling, I never looked back, not even for a moment.

Easy ways to add fun to your family's everyday
Tips & Advice

All Work and No Play? Easy Ways to Add More Fun to the Everyday

It turns out fun is not folly — it’s actually the rich stuff that holds us all together. As the old saying goes: Families who play together, stay together.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The BFG

This month’s Family Book Club pick is big — and we mean big! The BFG, by Roald Dahl, is huge on charm, laughs, suspense, and heart.

musical-adaptations
Growing Reader
Tween

Broadway Musicals by the Book: 5 Children’s and YA Stories Adapted to (and from) the Stage

These stories have inspired stage adaptations and are perfect to read as a family before listening to the soundtrack and (if you're lucky) seeing them onstage.

Best summer 2016 books
Grown-Up Reads

Your Week-by-Week Guide to the Best Books of Summer 2016

Whether you've set a personal reading challenge or are just looking for a new bedtime book, you'll find some gems on this list of upcoming grown-up releases.

tweens-read-when-theyre-feeling-down
Tween

What Tweens Read When They’re Feeling Down

Kari Riedel asked kids what types of books help them feel better when they're sad. She was touched by the honesty and diversity of their answers.

I'm a Ballerina! video link
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: I’m a Ballerina!

We're kicking off Brightly Storytime — our new video series for kids — with a video of I'm a Ballerina!, written by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Joey Chou.

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All Ages

The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — June 2016 Edition

In the June 2016 installment of the Read Ahead we dive into summer, exploring new reads, book festivals to look out for, fun literary activities, and more!

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Grown-Up Reads

Arianna Huffington on Her Romance with Words and Restful Nights

We chatted with Arianna Huffington, author of The Sleep Revolution, about sleep for parents, bedtime reading, her lifelong love of words, and more.