Biography
Tween
6 Fascinating Things You Might Not Know About Laura Ingalls Wilder
Even if you are a fan like myself, you probably live with a number of misconceptions about Laura Ingalls Wilder. Here are six things you might not know about her life.
All Ages
14 New Children's and YA Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
From aspiring luchadoras to determined punk rockers to men and women whose contributions to history won’t soon be forgotten, these stories are great for sharing not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Visual and Very Fun Biography Series for Young Readers
These visual and captivating biographies of famous and historically significant people are specifically geared towards kids ages 3 to 8.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
7 Books About the Songs That Have Shaped Our Lives — and History
Here are eight books featuring songs that are more than just melody — they are part of the fabric of our country's politics, protests, and culture.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Great Reads To Celebrate Black History Month With Kids and Teens
From illustrated biographies to seldom-seen profiles to stunning prose, these stories help bring Black history to life for kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Picture Books for Rock and Roll Parents and Their Kids
Pull out your old concert tees, turn on your favorite playlist, and enjoy these fabulous books about rock and roll, country, hip-hop, and punk rock together with the budding musicians in your life.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: A Poem for Peter
This month’s book club selection is a beautifully illustrated biography of Ezra Jack Keats that introduces kids to the boundary-breaking author and one of his most famous stories, The Snowy Day.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
8 Books About Real-Life Kids Who Changed the World
Sometimes reading stories about one child’s brave act, creative spark, or quiet determination is enough to inspire my kids — or yours, or anyone’s — to believe that they have power just waiting to be discovered.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
10 Books for Budding Entrepreneurs and Can-Do Kids
Books about entrepreneurs can instill inspiring lessons about the hard work, creativity, and determination it takes to translate a vision into a reality.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Tried and True: The Nonfiction Books Children's Booksellers and Book Experts Are Recommending
We talked to some of our favorite book experts about the nonfiction titles and trends they are most excited about. Here's what they told us.
Teen
YA Preview: The 23 Books Teens Should Be Excited About This Fall
While our dream reading list for fall could probably get into the triple digits, here’s a short selection of YA books teens should be especially eager to read.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Artist’s Way: 10 Picture Book Biographies About Famous Artists
These biographies of famed artists are excellent stepping-stones for learning how great minds made their way in the world and discovered their talent.
