Educator Resources
Tween
Teen
Books Like The Hobbit: 12 Epic Fantasies Worth Reading
If you’re looking for the excitements of an epic quest and characters you won’t soon forget, check out these books like The Hobbit.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
How to Read Aloud to a Child That Won’t Sit Still
If your child struggles to pay attention or sit still while you’re reading together, here are five tips that may help.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
7 Books About the Songs That Have Shaped Our Lives — and History
Here are eight books featuring songs that are more than just melody — they are part of the fabric of our country's politics, protests, and culture.
Tips & Advice
Rethinking Reading Levels: Some Practical Advice from the Experts
Confused by the "rules" around reading levels? You're not alone. The co-authors of The Psychology of Reading share some valuable insights.
Teen
11 Touching Books to Boost Empathy in Teen Readers
Author Michel Stone and her daughter share their favorite perspective-broadening reads for teens and young adults.
Just For Fun
Romancing the Library: The Place Where My Love for Books Began
In celebration of National Library Week, author Christine Feehan shares the story of her first big love affair: reading at the library.
Just For Fun
Tips & Advice
Why Dictionaries Still Matter for Kids Today
Yes, online references make homework easier and faster for kids, but there is a case to be made for meandering through the alphabet with a print dictionary.
Tween
17 Books 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Teachers Should Have in Their Classrooms
We took a peek at the books that upper elementary and middle school kids can’t wait to get their hands on during independent reading time.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Looking with Kindness and Finding Wonder: A Chat with R.J. Palacio
We were thrilled to chat with Wonder author R.J. Palacio about the inspiration behind her new picture book and the impact the Choose Kind movement has had on her life.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Wonder
Our latest book club selection is a New York Times bestseller and soon-to-be major motion picture from author R.J. Palacio that inspired the Choose Kind movement. We hope you’ll find it as inspiring and engaging as we do.
Tween
The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 11- and 12-year-olds? Preteens need good books that both resonate with their complex lives as well as educate and entertain them. Our experts selected these 50 excellent titles that appeal to a range of interests, backgrounds, and even moods.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Books for Kids with Big Imaginations
This collection of read-alouds will help you nurture your little dreamers and show them you understand what makes them tick.
