Book Club
Growing Reader
Tween
Jeanne Birdsall on Penning The Penderwicks Through the Years
We chatted with author Jeanne Birdsall about the delightful (and bestselling!) book she would have first pitched as “the Little Women visit the Secret Garden.”
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The Penderwicks
Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks is a heartwarming, funny story about the adventure-filled summer of a close-knit family. A contemporary tale that feels truly timeless, this middle grade novel is perfect for readers (of all ages!) who enjoy classics like Little Women and Anne of Green Gables.
Tween
A Vote for the Human Spirit: Paul Griffin on Being Good to Each Other and Our Animal Friends
Paul Griffin, author of Saving Marty, shares the real-life inspiration for Marty the pig and the unique way in which animals remind us of what's truly important in life.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Saving Marty
Saving Marty is an honest, heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving story of a pig who thinks he's a dog and a boy who will do everything he can to save him. With its dynamic and richly drawn characters, this middle grade novel is sure to build empathy and inspire thoughtful discussion.
Tween
Enter to Win a Copy of Hoot
We’re giving away five copies of Carl Hiaasen’s Hoot, an inspiring coming-of-age story guaranteed to hook middle grade readers.
Growing Reader
Tween
Making Mr. Lemoncello Proud: Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Libraries Today
Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, discusses his own relationship with books growing up and the unique role libraries can play in kids' lives.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is a fun-filled, lightning-fast novel for middle grade readers that's packed with fun puzzles and book references.
Tween
A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan
Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Short
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is a heartwarming story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Looking with Kindness and Finding Wonder: A Chat with R.J. Palacio
We were thrilled to chat with Wonder author R.J. Palacio about the inspiration behind her new picture book and the impact the Choose Kind movement has had on her life.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Wonder
Our latest book club selection is a New York Times bestseller and soon-to-be major motion picture from author R.J. Palacio that inspired the Choose Kind movement. We hope you’ll find it as inspiring and engaging as we do.
Tween
An Honest Struggle: A Q&A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley About The War That Saved My Life
We chatted with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, the author of The War That Saved My Life, a Newbery Honor book for middle grade readers.
