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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Discovering the Concept of Poetry with Daniel Finds a Poem

In honor of National Poetry Month, author and illustrator Micha Archer shares advice on how to help explain the concept of poetry to young children.

The Boys in the Boat
Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly's Book Club: The Boys in the Boat

Daniel James Brown's suspenseful nonfiction read is perfect for sports fanatics, dreamers, and anyone who loves a good underdog story.

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Teen

Writing About Love, Loss, and the Beauty of Motherhood

When YA author Julie Buxbaum's children came into the world in screaming techno-color, she had no choice but to listen to the loud, insistent voice that said: Welcome to motherhood.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Uniquely Ourselves: Inspiring Books on Autism for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Did you know April is Autism Awareness Month? These books do a great job of informing young readers about autism while promoting acceptance of people on the spectrum of all ages.

Best books of spring 2016
Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of Spring 2016

From captivating historical fiction to nonfiction for dog lovers, these grown-up books are as vast and varied as the readers.

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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

How to Have a Relaxing Coloring Book Playdate with Your Child

With all the adult coloring book options out there, coloring can be the perfect activity to do alongside your child. These tips will set you up for success — and fun!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Brightly’s Birthday: The Best of “Cake Face”

Brightly's readers share their messiest, funniest "cake face" kid birthday photos.

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Growing Reader

7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue

As a parent and educator who has dealt with learning struggles, I encourage other parents to know these seven common red-flag signs of a reading issue.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Throw a Madeline-Themed Birthday Party

Every month we'll provide adorable ideas for children’s birthday parties based on a beloved book. This month we start with one of the greatest picture books of all time: Madeline.

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Just For Fun

6 Kids' and YA Books That Would Make Great Netflix Series

We put together a wish list of six excellent children's and YA books we think Netflix should develop into series.