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Tips & Advice

4 Ways Books Improve Conversations With Our Kids

Books are indispensable tools that help spark meaningful conversations between parents and their children. See where these conversations lead today!

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Tips & Advice

10 Ways to Build Strong Relationships Between Teachers and Students

A positive student-teacher relationship correlates to a child’s ability to learn, and it improves their behavior. Here are 10 tips on how to foster these important relationships in your classroom.

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All Ages

Books and Resources to Help You Raise Anti-Racist Children

It’s never too early to talk to children about race. At Brightly, we're committed to helping you raise kids that are not only "not racist," but who are actively "anti-racist."

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Tips & Advice

Why Kids Are the Best Philosophers

Kids have an ingrained ability to open our eyes to the bits of the world that don’t make sense. That is why author Scott Hershovitz believes that not only are all kids philosophers, but that we would all do better if we followed their lead.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Dragons Love Tacos

Join Ms. Linda on a deliciously funny adventure that follows a group of dragons as they enjoy their favorite snack…tacos!

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Teen

Captivating Historical Fiction for Teens

In this list of historical YA novels, you'll find riveting stories about war, royalty, the quest for freedom, and events that changed history.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Books Set on Every Continent & A Printable Reading Activity

Explore our reading lists by continent and download our printable map to keep track of all the amazing places your young reader discovers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Read Around the World: Children’s Books Set in Africa

From the high mountains to the Egyptian pyramids, read along with these books that explore the continent of Africa.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Read Around the World: Children’s Books Set in Australia and Oceania

Get ready to go Down Under to explore everything Australia and Oceania have to offer, all without leaving your house.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Read Around the World: Children’s Books Set in South America

Read around the world with this list of books set in South America, including picture books, chapter books, and middle grade stories.