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Growing Reader
Tween

New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Coming in Fall 2026

A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

New Picture Books Coming Fall 2026

With the changing of the seasons comes cooler temperatures and new books to read! Here are the must-read picture books coming this fall.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

20 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage

Spark conversations and connections with colorful kids’ books that recognize Hispanic and Latine peoples' histories, cultures, and contributions.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Delightful Children's Books That Celebrate the Joy of Reading

These picture books zero in on the pure joy of storytelling and are just the thing for parents who want to plant and nurture the love of reading in their children.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

10 Years of Read-Aloud Magic: The Top 10 Brightly Storytime Videos of the Last Decade

Celebrate 10 years of Brightly Storytime with our countdown of the top 10 read-aloud videos, featuring beloved children's books, special guests, and family favorites.

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Tween
Teen

Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid

These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.

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Tween

20 Middle Grade Series So Engrossing Tweens Can’t Put Them Down

Well-written, fun, and unputdownable series like these will keep 9- to 12-year-old kids passionately reading.

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Teen

Must-Read Coming-of-Age Stories for Teens

These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Read Before You Stream: Kids’ Books With New TV and Movie Adaptations

Kids love to watch movies and tv shows, so why not motivate more reading with book choices that have streamable adaptations? Take your pick from these great reads that have recently been adapted.

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Tween

20 Books for Middle Schoolers

Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.