Educator Resources
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."
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
4 Illustrated Books for Kids Who Dig Math
These delightful math books bring numerical concepts to life, showing kids how math relates to the things they see, hear, and do every day.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Four-Eyed and Fabulous: How to Get Your Kid to Love Their Glasses
Got a little one who needs spectacles? Here are three easy things you can do (and six books to read) to get them excited about wearing glasses.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
New Braille Books Help Visually Impaired Kids Connect with the World
Earlier this year, DK — a publisher known for its highly visual books for kids — launched a braille series for both visually impaired and sighted readers.
