Educator Resources
Growing Reader
Tween
Our Mother-Daughter Book Club: The BFG
We asked Susan and her daughter Emma to share a bit about their experience reading The BFG. Here’s what they had to say about the genius of Roald Dahl, the power of belief, and the strength of the “small”.
Tips & Advice
How to Use Book Awards to Find Great Children’s Books
If you dig deeper into book awards, you’ll find that loads are given on both the state and national levels, and they can serve as great resources for finding quality books for kids.
Tween
Teen
Steampunk Stories: Crazy, Funky Tales Your Tween or Teen Will Love
Which kinds of books do you give to kids who love mechanical mayhem, history, time travel, and fantasy all rolled into one? How about a little steampunk?
Growing Reader
Tween
Why The BFG Is My Daughter’s Favorite Roald Dahl Book
The BFG is not Dahl’s most famous work, so why does my kid treasure it above all of his other books? It all comes down to this universal feeling.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The Best Children's Books of Summer 2016
Kick off the summer book season with one of these hot new picture book and chapter book releases!
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The BFG
This month’s Family Book Club pick is big — and we mean big! The BFG, by Roald Dahl, is huge on charm, laughs, suspense, and heart.
Growing Reader
Tween
Broadway Musicals by the Book: 5 Children's and YA Stories Adapted to (and from) the Stage
These stories have inspired stage adaptations and are perfect to read as a family before listening to the soundtrack and (if you're lucky) seeing them onstage.
Grown-Up Reads
Your Week-by-Week Guide to the Best Books of Summer 2016
Whether you've set a personal reading challenge or are just looking for a new bedtime book, you'll find some gems on this list of upcoming grown-up releases.
Tween
What Tweens Read When They’re Feeling Down
Kari Riedel asked kids what types of books help them feel better when they're sad. She was touched by the honesty and diversity of their answers.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — June 2016 Edition
In the June 2016 installment of the Read Ahead we dive into summer, exploring new reads, book festivals to look out for, fun literary activities, and more!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
From Dinotrux to NanoBots: How Simple Observations Fuel Imagination
Some call it being curious or having an interest, but Chris Gall (the author of the popular Dinotrux series for children) says he's always been a "noticer."
