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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.
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Growing Reader
20 Colorful Books to Brighten Up the Dark Days of Winter
If you could use a bit of brightness to offset the chilly temperatures, check out these picture books filled with bold colors and unexpected illustrations.
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Growing Reader
Friend Farmers: 3 Tools for Helping Kids Make and Keep New Friends
The first months of school are a great time to introduce kids to easy-to-remember tools that will help them cultivate new friendships and sprout community.
Tween
Meet the Illustrator: Anna Bond
Anna Bond, illustrator of the strikingly beautiful 150th anniversary edition of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, talks about her first memories of drawing, her favorite materials, and more.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Alexandra Boiger
In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, Max and Marla author Alexandra Boiger shares what it was like to write her first book, how the Olympics and mountains of Bavaria inspired its setting, and more.
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Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola has illustrated and/or written over 250 children’s books and is widely known for his timeless Strega Nona books. Tomie chatted with Brightly about his illustration process, the bedtime stories he loved as a child, and more.
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Growing Reader
Dragons Love Tacos Author Adam Rubin Chats About Awesome Robots and Inspired Illustrators
Adam Rubin, author of Dragons Love Tacos, chatted with us about his new picture book, Robo-Sauce, working with illustrator Dan Salmieri, and more.
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Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Andy Rash
Andy Rash, author and illustrator of Archie the Daredevil Penguin, shares how he encourages his kids to follow their interests (artistic or otherwise) and why it’s sometimes good to not have an “undo” button when making art.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Emma Chichester Clark
Author and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark discusses the artists that moved her as a child, shares photos of the adorable canine that inspired Plumdog, and more.
Tween
The Year of Talking About Possums: A Chat with Holly Goldberg Sloan and Gary Rosen
Read on for a sweet Q&A with the funny, creative couple behind the delightful new book, Appleblossom the Possum.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones author Judy Schachner discusses the artists and habits that influence her work and the importance of supporting children’s enthusiasm for learning.
Baby & Toddler
5 Gorgeous Quotes About Parenthood from Bunny Roo, I Love You
Each of these gorgeous illustrations from Bunny Roo, I Love You will make you think of your babies, whether they’re a few months old or now have babies of their own.
