Educator Resources
Pre-K
Growing Reader
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Kids Who Code: Terrific Books That Introduce Programming to Children
You can thank us later when your kids grow up to become technology billionaires.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
16 Essential Classics for Beginning Readers
These timeless tales will appeal to readers young and old alike. They’re the classic books you’ll pull off your shelves over and over again.
All Ages
11 Library Card Perks You've Never Heard Of
A library card makes so much available to people of all ages. Check out these little-known library card perks that go way beyond checking out books.
Growing Reader
Tween
Reads for Super Readers: 9 Books for 8- to 12-Year-Old Bookworms
Know a big-time bookworm? These kid-recommended books are perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds who love to read stories about the joy of reading.
Growing Reader
Reading Rewards That Work
Reading incentives can work, if used judiciously. Here’s how to know what’s a smart reward and what might morph into an exercise in frustration.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books To Help Kids Handle All Kinds of Uncomfortable Emotions
These picture books and chapter books are great tools for helping kids connect with and accept all kinds of emotions — even uncomfortable ones like anger, worry, and grief.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Back to School Books & Resources
Get set for the new school year! Find age-specific reads and helpful insights to prepare kids and parents for the year ahead.
Tween
13 Kid-Recommended Books Guaranteed To Make 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders Laugh
To find out which books are guaranteed to have your middle-grade reader in stitches, we went straight to the source. Here are 13 books kids say crack them up.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
18 Picture Books With Twist Endings Kids Won’t See Coming
Is there anything better than a twist ending? We’ve collected some of our favorite children’s books with surprise twists that will delight readers of all ages.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Summer Reading: Book Lists and Tips for Every Age
Brightly has everything you need to get your family ready for summer reading. Find great summer reading lists and tips for all ages, book-inspired activities to entertain kids, funny audiobooks for families on the go, and so much more.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
One Step at a Time: 15 Books About Blended Families
Navigating the world of stepfamilies can be difficult, but reading about characters going through the family-blending process can help kids work through it.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
30 Great LGBTQ+ Books for Kids and Teens
Everyone can benefit from these books' messages of unconditional love and acceptance.
