Educator Resources
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome
Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Easy Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Read More
How can you get your kids to read more this year? We've rounded up fun and easy ways to encourage your kids to engage with books, no matter their age.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Not Just for Car Rides: When to ‘Read’ Kids’ Audiobooks at Home and in the Classroom
As a teacher and a mom, I’ve found that audiobooks can be used in a variety of settings for specific learning purposes both at home and in the classroom.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Globally: 6 Kids’ Books Inspired by the Dominican Republic
We’ve collected a few picture books and middle grade reads that capture just a small piece of the beauty of the Dominican Republic.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Bookish Fun for Winter: A January Reading Challenge for Kids
Kickstart the new year by resolving to read more great books! Use these ten reading challenges to help guide the way.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Tips for Enjoying Nonfiction with Young Children
There’s a strong case for including informational text in your family’s reading diet. Here are some tried-and-true tips for making reading nonfiction to young kids enjoyable.
Tips & Advice
The Difference a School Librarian Can Make, According to One Dad
I consider myself lucky that my daughter got to experience having a really amazing school librarian. I can’t begin to tell you the difference it made to her elementary school years.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Walking in a Bookish Wonderland: A December Reading Challenge for Kids
This month’s reading challenge encourages kids to celebrate their year in reading, continue cozying up with new stories, and make some space on their bookshelves as the year draws to a close.
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Using Picture Books in the Classroom
This free Educator’s Guide contains picture book recommendations and activities that are aligned to Common Core standards and explore themes like family, friendship, history, and folklore.
