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11 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence

These fantastic reads center on Black figures throughout history who embodied excellence in their respective fields and inspired those around them.

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10 Fun Facts About Lunar New Year for Kids + Free Printables

Teach young kids about Lunar New Year celebrations with these fun facts, traditions, and printable coloring pages!

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12 Heartfelt Books To Give as Kwanzaa Gifts

Like Kwanzaa itself, the books on this list celebrate values such as family and togetherness. Whether you’re looking for a book for a pre-k reader or a tween, here are some gift-worthy options.

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Brightly Storytime: My Family and Other Families

When Liam's ticket to the Ferris wheel goes missing, it takes many different kinds of families to help save the day.

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Tween

Teen

Banned & Challenged Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read

Ideas in books can ignite discovery, encourage empathy, and offer solace. With that in mind, here are 22 banned books worth reading for their ideas.

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Teen

A Reading Rainbow: YA Novels That Explore Sexuality and Sexual Identity

These funny, moving, and powerful YA books reflect the experiences and struggles of teens exploring sexuality and sexual identity for the first time.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Rosa’s Song

In the latest Brightly Storytime, readers will learn about the importance of community and how one act of kindness can be passed along to others.

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Rise Up! 15 Picture Book Biographies About Prominent Change-Makers

These picture books show that there is no age requirement to have a powerful impact on creating a more equitable world.

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Growing Reader

22 Excellent Early Chapter Books With Diverse Protagonists

From fun and hilarious to profound and inspirational, your kids will have a blast reading these diverse early chapter books.

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Baby & Toddler

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17 Spanish/English Bilingual Picture Books

Bilingual picture books offer children the opportunity to develop a second language and expand their cultural awareness. Here are 17 Spanish/English gems.

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9 Children's Picture Books That Spark Conversations About Homelessness

Poverty, food scarcity, mental health, and homelessness are tough issues we should discuss with our children. Don’t know where to start? These books offer a natural gateway to the conversation.

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Tips & Advice

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on Raising Antiracist Children

Brightly had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his new books, what he's learned from raising his own daughter, and how to address racist ideas with your children.

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