Educator Resources
Teen
7 Heart-Mending YA Books to Get You Through a Break-Up
Break-ups are inevitable, but these young adult novels are a good place to start nursing a broken heart.
Tween
Tween Books to Heal a First Broken Heart
Author Jake Gerhadt rounds up his favorite books to help tweens safely venture through the jungle of first loves and broken hearts.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
George Saunders’s Ultimate Picture Book Reading List for Kids
The bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo discusses his favorite books to share with kids and create reading memories to cherish forever.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
10 Books That Empower Kids to Stand Up and Speak Out
These books are great resources for change-minded kids of all ages, and will help them think about how to have a positive impact in a complicated world.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
The Must-Have Picture Books for Great Read-Aloud Performances with Your Kids
As a parent, the key to a good read-aloud performance is finding the right picture books for you.
Pre-K
10 Books for the Young Artiste
Perfect for budding artists, these ten kids' books celebrate art of all kinds — whether it’s hanging on the wall of a museum or created with a broken crayon.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
3 Picture Books and Activities to Encourage Your Child's Creative Thinking
Picture books and related activities can help build skills like problem solving, ideation, and connection making. Here are three of our favorite books, each with corresponding activities, for you and your kids to enjoy.
Growing Reader
Tween
Museums, Magic, and Mustering Bravery: A Q&A with Karen Foxlee
We chatted with Karen Foxlee, author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy, about her unlikely heroine, a special snack, and what she hopes readers will take away from her modern-day fairy tale.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
And the Medal Goes To ... Celebrating the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and King Awards
The recipients of the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Awards have been announced. Learn more about the top honorees, including Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Special Note to Readers of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Author Karen Foxlee shares a special note to Brightly's Book Club for Kids readers about the inspiration behind Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy.
Grown-Up Reads
The Must-Read Books of Early 2016
If the first few months are any indication, 2016 looks to be a stellar year for new releases. We can't wait to cozy up with these new grown-up reads.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Welcome to the first installment of the Brightly's Book Club, where we encourage kids to read together, explore important topics through books, and have fun!
