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Growing Reader

How to Host a Mock Caldecott in the Classroom

Hosting a mock Caldecott helps students get excited about the illustrations in picture books and adds depth to their reading experiences.

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Teen

2022 Reading Log for Kids

Featuring beautiful illustrations and space to record 100 books, our reading log offers kids a memorable way to track their year in books.

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Brightly's Summer Reading Challenge for Kids

Brightly's 2021 Summer Reading Challenge offers kids a fun bingo card that they can cross out as they read books that fulfill each prompt, encouraging them to expand their reading horizons.

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Baby & Toddler

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Emily Winfield Martin Printables and Activities

Kids can explore the author's wonderful worlds with these printables and adults can create their own The Wonderful Things You Will Be-themed baby shower for expecting parents.

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Pre-K

Bluey Printables & Activities

Fans of this Australian animated television series for preschoolers will love joining Bluey on her many adventures with these fabulous printables!

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Revamp Your Bookshelves: Monthly Reading Challenges for Kids

Filled with inspiring ways to play, learn, and explore throughout the school year, our monthly interactive reading challenges make reading a fun adventure for kids.

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Just For Fun

Grown-Up Reads

Keep Calm and Color On: Amazing Coloring Books for Adults

Coloring books have become wildly popular as both a stress-reliever and a way to turn off digital distractions. If you’ve been contemplating giving coloring a spin, these are some of the best.

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Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The First Rule of Punk

We’re back with another installment of Brightly’s Book Club for Kids, where we provide you with engaging books and book-inspired activities young readers can enjoy together.

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Growing Reader

Tween

March Your Way to the Bookshelf: This Month’s Reading Challenge for Kids

March brings spring (or so we hope!) and it also brings plenty of new reasons to read. Here are 10 challenges to keep kids' page-turning motivation strong.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Spread the Love: Valentine's Day Printables & Activities

Valentine’s Day is fun to celebrate at any age, and these free, exclusive printables will make the holiday even sweeter.

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Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Shine!

It's time for another Book Club for Kids, where we provide you with engaging books and book-inspired activities young readers can enjoy together. Our latest pick is Shine! by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Thanksgiving Printables & Activities

Need to keep the little ones busy while you get ready for Thanksgiving? Kids of all ages will have fun decorating for the holiday with these festive placemats, place cards, paper crafts, and other great activities.

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