Educator Resources
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is an action-packed global mystery that's packed with fun puzzles and smelly ninjas.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Bookshelves in Bloom: A May Reading Challenge for Kids
This month, find reading inspiration in the blooming plants outside, your own creativity within, and the (fast-approaching!) end of the school year.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Reasons to Love the Peek-Through Picture Book Series Plus Book-Inspired Activities
There’s a lot to love about the Peek-Through Picture Book series. Here are five family-approved reasons why these books are worth a "peek" both at home and in the classroom. Plus, check out a few book-inspired activities to pair with storytime.
Growing Reader
Tween
Highly Engaging Audiobooks Sure To Hook Reluctant Readers
Motivate struggling readers with these fun and exciting audiobooks featuring popular narrators sure to provide a great listening experience.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Shower Your Shelf with Books: An April Reading Challenge for Kids
With April comes National Humor Month, National Poetry Month, School Library Month, and more! These 10 challenges encourage readers of all ages to explore all kinds of new books over the next few weeks.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Dude, That’s Rude! And 12 Other Respectable Manners Books for Kids and Teens
Kids and manners. Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle. So what's a well-meaning mom or dad to do? Turn to a book, of course!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Entertaining Picture Books That Teach Kids Grammar Rules
Introduce kids to grammar with these entertaining and informative picture books that show punctuation, parts of speech, and language can be playful while also helping kids grow as readers and writers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator's Guide to Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout
Teach your students about the African American history and culture behind their favorite playground games, songs, and stories with these discussion questions and classroom activities inspired by Patricia McKissack's Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
For the Love of Stories: A February Reading Challenge for Kids
This month’s reading challenge is full of festivity, spurring children to explore books that celebrate Black History Month, Presidents' Day, and more.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Harbor Me
Our new Book Club for Kids pick, Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, is a beautifully written, timely middle grade book that packs a big emotional punch.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Picture Books To Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin
These confidence-building stories show little kids that they can and should be themselves by embracing what makes them unique.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Emmanuel’s Dream
Teach your kids about strength and perseverance with this Common Core-aligned teaching guide to Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book based on a true story.
