Educator Resources
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Books That Help Kids Learn a New Language
We know the many benefits of speaking more than one language, so how can we support kids with learning a new language or reinforcing more than one language at home? One way is with bilingual children’s books.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Ain’t Nothing But a Family Thing: Books About All Kinds of Families
From adoption to divorce to same-sex families, kids and parents can find books that explain how all sorts of families are formed in all sorts of ways.
Tips & Advice
How to Get Kids Into a Learning Mindset at Home
This fall, it may help to think of distance learning as the epitome of growth mindset in action. Let’s set our students up for learning success with a growth mindset perspective, good organization, plenty of technology practice, and, most of all, empathy.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books To Help Kids Understand What It’s Like To Be a Refugee
Stories can facilitate dialogue and promote healthy communication around this difficult topic, and help to foster empathy and understanding.
Growing Reader
Kid-Approved Books for Struggling Second and Third Grade Readers
These tips, along with kid-approved book recommendations, will help parents and educators who have a reluctant second or third grade reader on their hands.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
13 Inspiring Illustrated Biographies That Introduce Kids to Diverse Heroes
Young readers can find much to consider, relate to, and celebrate in these transcendent biographies of people who’ve had an impact on our lives and culture.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
9 Kids' Books on Slavery
These books explore the painful history of American slavery — a necessity, if we’re to understand and reckon with present-day racism.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Black Girl Magic: 35 Picture Books Featuring Black Female Protagonists
There are so many wonderful picture books that feature strong, Black females. Here are 35 favorites that are great for all kinds of readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books That Help Kids Know and Love Themselves
These books are great tools to help kids know their strengths, understand their uniqueness, and embrace both.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The First Rule of Punk
We’re back with another installment of Brightly’s Book Club for Kids, where we provide you with engaging books and book-inspired activities young readers can enjoy together.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Colorful Poetry: 31 Diverse Poetry Picture Books for Kids
These diverse poetry picture books are entertaining, beautiful, and meaningful — making them excellent picks for kids.
Teen
Educational Resources & Activities for Teens
To help with some of the challenges of being at home, we've put together educational resources, reading lists that support mental health and wellbeing, and some just-for-fun books and activities for when they want to escape.
