Tween
Teen
Pay No Attention to the Book Under My Bed
"Secret" books – books kids hide or read without their parents knowing – are a rite of passage for adolescents.
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Tips & Advice
How to Read Books Like a Mom
Moms possess a certain mom-mojo that changes storytime from something ordinary to something extraordinary.
Teen
8 Fairy Tale Retellings to Leave Teens Happily Ever After
It’s a brave new world for princesses and their glass slippers! Here are some of the best fairy tale retellings, fit for a teen.
Just For Fun
Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Harry Potter
As the first book in J.K. Rowling's beloved series turns 20, we reflect on all the life lessons we learned from Harry and his friends.
Growing Reader
Learning to Read: A Survival Guide for Parents
When kids are learning to read, it can be tough on parents. Here are ten tips to help you survive this important stage.
Growing Reader
6 Tips to Make Reading Fun, Not Frustrating
For some kids, reading is like doing the hokey pokey upside down, underwater, in a clown suit — freakishly hard and not at all fun. Here's how parents can help.
The 7 Reasons We Started Brightly
We love a good list almost as much as we love a good book. Here, in list form, is what inspired us to launch Brightly and what we hope to offer parents.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Books to Thank a Teacher in Your Life
Teacher Appreciation Week is a week to celebrate and honor teachers everywhere for the work they do! From inspiring teachers to a special thank you from a favorite children’s book character, these books make great gifts to say thanks to a teacher in your life during Teacher Appreciation Week, or any week!
Take the Chapter Book Challenge and Earn a Gold Medal!
We want to make it a little easier, and a lot more fun, to raise kids who love to read. …
Happy Holidays from Brightly!
May the delights of the season include plenty of special stories shared with those near and dear to you. Happy Holidays from all of us at Brightly!
