Growing Reader
Tween
Museums, Magic, and Mustering Bravery: A Q&A with Karen Foxlee
We chatted with Karen Foxlee, author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy, about her unlikely heroine, a special snack, and what she hopes readers will take away from her modern-day fairy tale.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and King Award Winners!
The recipients of the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Awards have been announced. Learn more about the top honorees, including Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street.
Tips & Advice
5 Things You Can Do Now to Save for Your Child’s College Education
Start planning for your child's college education costs now with these five quick financial tips from The Princeton Review.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Special Note to Readers of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Author Karen Foxlee shares a special note to Brightly's Book Club for Kids readers about the inspiration behind Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy.
Grown-Up Reads
The Must-Read Books of Early 2016
If the first few months are any indication, 2016 looks to be a stellar year for new releases. We can't wait to cozy up with these new grown-up reads.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
20 Colorful Books to Brighten Up the Dark Days of Winter
If you could use a bit of brightness to offset the chilly temperatures, check out these picture books filled with bold colors and unexpected illustrations.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Welcome to the first installment of the Brightly's Book Club, where we encourage kids to read together, explore important topics through books, and have fun!
Tips & Advice
How to Start a Family Book Club
Oprah has one. Your neighbors have one. But have you ever thought about having your own family book club? Here's how.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Books Kids Say They Can’t Wait to Read in 2016
We asked third through sixth graders across the country what they were most excited to read in 2016. Here are the books they can’t wait to crack open.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
4 Ways to Bring Book Lessons Into Your Kids’ Everyday Activities
The learning doesn't have to stop at the end of the book! Parents can extend the learning experience beyond the book with a few easy and fun activities.