Educator Resources
Teen
17 of the Most Exciting YA Books to Read in 2017
There is truly something for every lover of YA books in 2017, whether that reader enjoys things quirky and magical, extra-real real, wild, or world-building.
Tween
17 Middle Grade Books to Look Forward to in 2017
Check out our list of incredible 2017 middle grade books! We’ve found 17 brand-new stories coming out in 2017 that we think tweens will love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Picture Books Not to Be Missed in 2017
2017 boasts new picture books from bestselling authors, funny debuts, poetry collections, inspirational biographies, and much, much more.
Growing Reader
Tween
Illustrators Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson on Giving A Poem for Peter Its Visual Depth
We chatted with the illustrators behind A Poem for Peter about how they reacted when they found out they’d be working on the book, why collage is so exciting to create, and what even the most experienced artists can learn from children.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
My Path to Peter: Andrea Davis Pinkney on Bringing Ezra Jack Keats and The Snowy Day to Life
I was born in the inner city in 1963, the same year Ezra Jack Keats won the Caldecott medal for The Snowy Day. I’m thankful I came into this world with that book to greet me.
Growing Reader
Tween
5 Favorite Female Sleuths from Middle Grade Mystery Books
I love middle grade mysteries and capers — they are the reason I fell in love with books. To celebrate the genre, and the lovely leading ladies within it, here are five of the most fantastic female sleuths in tween reads.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Books of 2016, According to Real Readers
We reached out to fellow readers to find out their favorite books of 2016. Consider adding these fan-favorites to your own wish list before the holidays, or buying them with all those gift cards you receive as presents!
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: A Poem for Peter
This month’s book club selection is a beautifully illustrated biography of Ezra Jack Keats that introduces kids to the boundary-breaking author and one of his most famous stories, The Snowy Day.
All Ages
The Children’s Books We’ll Remember Most from 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, we asked the Brightly contributors, who spend so many of their days and nights surrounded by children’s books, to reflect back on the stories that stuck with them.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Chop ‘Em Open and Read! Kick-Butt Ninja Books for Kids
If your child is a big fan of all things ninja, these picture books should delight your young reader (and maybe teach them a few new moves too).
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Things Parents Can Do to Get Their Daughters Excited About STEM
Too few girls are getting the message that STEM fields are exciting, imaginative, and fun. Here are six things parents can do to get their daughters psyched about STEM subjects.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
10 Christmas Classics to Read This Holiday Season
Just like a Christmas tree and the gifts under it, stories play a special part in holiday celebrations. These new Christmas classics are ones you'll love reading time and again.
