Grown-Up Reads
How Working Women Can Make Time for the Things That Matter
Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time, reveals how successful women really spend their time, and shares some terrific time-management tricks.
Tween
7 Kid-Approved Books for Tweens with Asperger’s
This list focuses on kid-tested-and-approved titles designed for tweens with Asperger's. They helped my kid, and I hope they help yours, too!
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Sophy Henn
In today’s Meet the Illustrator feature we hear from Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of Where Bear? and Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps.
Tween
10 Classics for Kids (That They’ll Actually Enjoy Reading)
The eleven classics listed here all share an important characteristic: they’re interesting to real readers!
Tips & Advice
How to Get Back on the Reading Wagon
If you've fallen off the reading wagon, remember that it’s never too late to hop right back on. Here are five ways my family got back on track.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Artist’s Way: 10 Picture Book Biographies About Famous Artists
These biographies of famed artists are excellent stepping-stones for learning how great minds made their way in the world and discovered their talent.
Teen
Why John Green Just Gets It
Because he tackles the tough stuff, and listens, and gives credit where credit is due. And seven other reasons why John Green is particularly awesome.
Find Great Gifts in Our New Gift Shop!
Brightly Gifts is our brand-new gift shop, filled with unique books and thoughtful products, handpicked by the Brightly Editors. Come check it out!
Teen
Navigating the Long and Winding Road: 9 Coming-of-Age Novels 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.
Just For Fun
Chic Lit: The Best Dressed Characters in Children’s Literature
The very best dressed characters aren’t the ones who bow to changing tides but the ones who stay constant in the squall. Here are the top ten in kids' lit.