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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of October 2019

From Zadie Smith's debut short story collection to Elizabeth Strough revisiting the irascible Olive Kitteridge, October’s book releases include familiar voices we’re thrilled to hear from!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Gift for Girls: Perfect Presents to Give This Holiday Season

Here are 17 fantastic book and toy pairings that your girl will love — whether she’s a princess, adventurer, or programmer.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Gifts for Boys: Perfect Presents to Give This Holiday Season

If you’re looking for a special gift idea for the wonderful boy in your life, we’ve paired the hottest toys kids are asking for this holiday season with equally awesome books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly’s November Reading Challenge for Kids

With lots to do as the holidays approach, healthy reading habits can fall by the wayside. Here are some ideas to keep your kids turning pages in November!

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Grown-Up Reads

8 Thrilling, Chilling Books for Halloween

Halloween is the perfect time to pick up a book that scares you. So turn on all the lights and settle in with one of these scary stories.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Halloween Audiobooks: Scary Listens for the Season

We’ve got perfect listens for young ghosts and ghouls to enjoy as they decorate, carve pumpkins, and prepare for trick-or-treat madness.

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Teen

Everything You Need to Know About Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials Series

If you have a young reader at home who’s interested in the series, or if you’re just looking for your next young adult fantasy obsession, we’ve assembled this guide to everything you need to know to get started in the His Dark Materials universe.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Jon Klassen and His Many Hats

Brightly caught up with author-illustrator Jon Klassen, known for his trilogy of books that begins with I Want My Hat Back, to talk about hats and what’s next.

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Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: Señorita Mariposa

Follow along as Latin Grammy award-winning children's musician Mister G reads aloud from his new picture book, Señorita Mariposa.

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Just For Fun

23 Book-Inspired Halloween Costumes for Kids and Parents

Whether you’re looking for a Halloween costume for yourself, your elementary schooler, or your baby, there’s something great for every book lover here.