Back to School
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: How to Get Your Teacher Ready
Settle in and enjoy How to Get Your Teacher Ready, a new picture book that joyfully celebrates all that educators know and do for their students.
Tips & Advice
I Know What You Did(n’t Read) Last Summer
With September looming on the calendar, how do you get your kids back on track with books? Here are a few easy strategies for readers of all ages.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Terrific Books for First Graders
From picture books to short, single-chapter books, first graders need a range of books to suit their growing reading abilities. These books can help them make the most of their first "real" year of school.
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.
Growing Reader
Tween
Make a Date with Hogwarts: 7 Ways to Read Harry Potter as a Family
If you’re looking for some fun ways to stretch out your time with Harry and his friends, and make this special series a family event, we have some suggestions.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
5 Reasons Why Back to School Is Awesome for Parents
Jason Gay, author of the upcoming book Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living, shares five reasons parents should rejoice that their kids are back in school.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Ultimate Elementary School Reads: A Perfect Book for Every Grade
If you’re looking to match your kid up with the perfect book for their grade, here are some suggestions that truly capture the elementary school experience.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Back to School Printables and Activities
These fun and free school-themed printables and activities are a great way to help kids get geared up for learning.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Help Ease Your Child's First Day of School Jitters
Author Natasha Wing shares tips to help kids open up about their feelings about starting school for the first time or returning to a new grade.