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Classroom Read-Alouds and Activities to Inspire Screen-Free Summer Adventures

Here are nine picture books to read aloud in the final weeks of school to spark ideas for simple, tech-free summer fun.

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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.”

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Just For Fun

5 of the Coolest Children’s Libraries in the U.S.

With eye-catching designs, the best books for kids, and impressive community programming, these children’s libraries stand out as some of the top choices in the United States.

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Tips & Advice

How to Help Kids Overcome Perfectionism

Unhealthy perfectionism inhibits children’s exploration, creativity, and personal growth. Fortunately, good books and helpful feedback from adults can work together to help our kids overcome this limiting mindset.

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Tips & Advice

The Transformative Power of Reading Poetry as a Child

Throughout his life, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo has witnessed poetry’s ability to spur the imagination and take readers “beyond language, beyond the literal.”

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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.

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Growing Reader

Parent-Tested, Expert-Recommended Advice for When Your Child Isn’t Reading Yet

Watching your child struggle with anything is difficult. And that can feel especially so when it comes to reading. Here is some helpful advice from parents who've been there and experts in the know.

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Tween

12 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About Manga for Middle Schoolers

Here's what you need to know about the vast and visually stunning world of Japanese graphic novels, also known as manga.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

10 Picture Books That Introduce Big Ideas to Little Kids

Foster curiosity and a sense of wonder in your children with these picture books that introduce big ideas and philosophical questions to young readers.

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Tween

Teen

12 Book Recommendations for Kids Who Adored A Wrinkle in Time

If your kids loved A Wrinkle in Time, try out these read-alikes — books that feature strong, smart kids on mind-blowing journeys.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Authors Share Their Favorite Kids’ Books About Girls, Written by Women

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked all kinds of authors to share their favorite female-led books for kids, written by women. From picture books to YA novels, here are the fantastic stories they recommend.

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Tween

Teen

5 Teacher-Recommended Tips for Exploring Current Events With Your Students

I asked real-life teachers to share tips for reflecting with students on what they hear in the news. Here’s what they suggested.

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