Author Voices
Tween
Will Today’s Tech-Savvy Kids Care About History?
Author David Potter shares how digitization has shaped the way kids learn today, and why he thinks middle-graders will still care about American history.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Grandmother’s Gift: A Q&A with Sharon M. Draper
We chatted with Sharon M. Draper, author of Stella by Starlight, about her inspiration for the book, her writing challenges, loving family, and good food.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Special Note to Readers of Stella by Starlight
Author Sharon Draper shares a special note to Brightly's Book Club for Kids readers about the inspiration behind Stella by Starlight.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
How Writing Helps Me Overcome Parental Anxiety
Author Jason Gurley shares how, since becoming a father, storytelling and writing have kept his parental anxieties at bay.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
George Saunders’s Ultimate Picture Book Reading List for Kids
The bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo discusses his favorite books to share with kids and create reading memories to cherish forever.
Tips & Advice
Advice from a Super Hero Author and Mom: A Q&A with Lisa Yee
Lisa Yee, author of the upcoming series of DC Super Hero Girls middle grade novels, shares her secrets to success when balancing life as a mom and author.
Growing Reader
Tween
Museums, Magic, and Mustering Bravery: A Q&A with Karen Foxlee
We chatted with Karen Foxlee, author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy, about her unlikely heroine, a special snack, and what she hopes readers will take away from her modern-day fairy tale.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Special Note to Readers of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Author Karen Foxlee shares a special note to Brightly's Book Club for Kids readers about the inspiration behind Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
4 Ways to Bring Book Lessons Into Your Kids’ Everyday Activities
The learning doesn't have to stop at the end of the book! Parents can extend the learning experience beyond the book with a few easy and fun activities.
Growing Reader
Minding Our Manners: A Quirky Q&A with Delia Ephron
We asked screenwriter, playwright, and bestselling author Delia Ephron about her very funny manners book for children, how best to keep kids in line during the holidays, and what projects she’s working on now.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Friend Farmers: 3 Tools for Helping Kids Make and Keep New Friends
The first months of school are a great time to introduce kids to easy-to-remember tools that will help them cultivate new friendships and sprout community.
Tips & Advice
5 Easy Ways to Give as a Family This Holiday Season
Jennifer Iacovelli, author of Simple Giving, shares five easy ways to keep gift-giving simple and meaningful, and give as a family this holiday season.
