Educator Resources
Growing Reader
Tween
An Introduction to Mike Lupica: Sports Stories and Life Lessons for Kids and Tweens
If you have a sports lover at home, Mike Lupica is an author to know. Here are some of Lupica's best kids' books for football, basketball, soccer, and baseball enthusiasts.
All Ages
14 New Children's and YA Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
From aspiring luchadoras to determined punk rockers to men and women whose contributions to history won’t soon be forgotten, these stories are great for sharing not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
9 Standout Verse Novels for Kids and Teens Reading Below Grade Level
These novels for elementary schoolers, middle schoolers, and teens are standouts for their memorable characters and plots and the ways that the authors use verse to tell the stories.
Pre-K
10 Things You Can Do This Summer to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
The summer is the perfect time to help prepare your child for the transition to kindergarten. Here are some things you can do at home to get them ready.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Look Up! 4 Books About the Sun, Moon, and Stars for Kids
Indulge kids' fascination with the skies above with these fantastic books about the sun, moon, stars, and space.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
12 Class Read-Alouds Teachers and Librarians Should Check Out
These new books for preschoolers and early elementary schoolers are certain to bring laughs, captivated stares, and joy, and are even better as read-alouds.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Bookshelf Must-Have: My First Coding Book
Coding is an integral part of many of the things we see, experience, and engage with every day. Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick teaches kids as young as five the basics of computer programming and shows them how coding fundamentals are all around us.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Here Comes Teacher Cat
Read along with Here Comes Teacher Cat, a charming picture book about adorable kitties who have an unexpectedly fun day at school.
Tween
A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan
Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Tween
Bravo! 11 Terrific Books for Tweens Who Love Musical Theater
Aspiring thespians and musical theater lovers will uncover all the drama and intrigue of the stage between the pages of these middle grade stories.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Short
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is a heartwarming story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
America the Interesting: 7 Books for Kids About Our Amazing Country
Here are seven books that give us a glimpse into the incredible people, places, and things that make the United States a country to be proud of.
