Harry Potter
Tween
Books Like Harry Potter: 20 Series To Read Next
These highly recommended, highly addicting, can’t-put-‘em-down stories of adventure and fantasy are perfect for kids who love the Harry Potter series.
Just For Fun
How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Patronus
I took the test. I clicked on answers as quickly as I could. I tried to give the answers that best reflected my inner self. And then... Wait, what?
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes
These twelve young heroines from children’s literature reflect the strong and independent females kids see — and love — in the real world.
Just For Fun
Thank You, J.K. Rowling
A proper birthday-inspired thank-you note to J.K. Rowling, magnificent manufacturer of magic and the woman who brought Harry Potter to our world.
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
Teen
The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — March 2016 Edition
The Read Ahead is a new series on Brightly that aims to explore current events, trends, and unique views in children’s and young adult literature.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Books Kids Say They Can’t Wait to Read in 2016
We asked third through sixth graders across the country what they were most excited to read in 2016. Here are the books they can’t wait to crack open.
Just For Fun
2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature
We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.
Just For Fun
7 Reasons Why “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Is Going to Be Awesome
Here are the seven things about “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” J.K. Rowling's recently announced play, that we’re most excited about. Read on, Muggles!
Teen
8 of the Most Overlooked (Yet Completely Awesome) Series for Young Adults
Already read The Hunger Games and Divergent? The next time you or your teen are looking for a good book, give one of these less-read YA series a chance.
Growing Reader
Tween
Make a Date with Hogwarts: 7 Ways to Read Harry Potter as a Family
If you’re looking for some fun ways to stretch out your time with Harry and his friends, and make this special series a family event, we have some suggestions.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Ten Commandments of Letting Your Child Visit Their School Book Fair
Fall marks the beginning of school book fair season! Here are ten things that every parent must know before letting their kid head off to their local school book fair.
Just For Fun
We Go Together: The Greatest Duos in Children’s Literature
Children’s literature contains some of the most memorable duos — sometimes friends, sometimes enemies, but always inseparable in our minds and our hearts.
Just For Fun
Everybody Loves a Scoundrel: Our Favorite Rogues in Children’s Literature
It’s been said that bad guys have all the fun, but do you know who REALLY has the most fun, particularly in children’s literature? The rogues, the scoundrels, the devil-may-care characters that dance on that thin line between naughty and nice.
