All Ages
Brightly’s Birthday: The Best of “Cake Face”
Brightly's readers share their messiest, funniest "cake face" kid birthday photos.
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Growing Reader
7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue
As a parent and educator who has dealt with learning struggles, I encourage other parents to know these seven common red-flag signs of a reading issue.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Throw a Madeline-Themed Birthday Party
Every month we'll provide adorable ideas for children’s birthday parties based on a beloved book. This month we start with one of the greatest picture books of all time: Madeline.
Just For Fun
6 Kids' and YA Books That Would Make Great Netflix Series
We put together a wish list of six excellent children's and YA books we think Netflix should develop into series.
Teen
A Poppy Among Daffodils: Michaela and Elaine DePrince Discuss Taking Flight
In a touching conversation, international ballet star Michaela DePrince and her mother, Elaine, share the origin story of their co-authored memoir Taking Flight.
Tween
Meet the Experts Behind the ‘50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds’ List
Learn more about the children's literature experts who selected the titles on our list of the '50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds' here.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Funny Kids’ Books About Terrible Birthdays
If you’re looking for a terrific book that really appreciates the insane energy of a child’s party, here are six entertaining titles your kids will love.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
21 Books for Kids Who Love Winnie-the-Pooh
Kids cannot live by Winnie-the-Pooh alone, so the picture book experts at NYPL have shared their favorite stories that also feature bears as protagonists.
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads
Why I Always Say Yes to ‘One More Bedtime Story’
No matter how long the day has been and no matter how exhausted I may be, I always agree to read "one more book" to my child — and here's why.
Just For Fun
DIY Delight: Three Ways to Make a Book
Looking for a fun family craft project? Here are step-by-step (and easy!) instructions for creating three different kinds of DIY books with your kids.
