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5 Middle Grade Books for Fans of Frindle
Brightly - by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Andrew Clements’s award-winning Frindle is a modern classic, and with good reason. Clements has said that the idea for the book came about when he …
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The Night I Realized Our Bedtime Read-Alouds Were Coming to an End
Brightly - by Kiley Frank
I consider myself to be a mostly unsentimental person. I don’t wear a wedding ring. I didn’t keep baby books. I’ve never gotten misty-eyed over the …
African-American News
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
A collection of McKissack’s favorite childhood games, songs, poems, and stories, Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout details the historical — and sometimes …
Puzzles
Spread the Love: Valentine’s Day Printables and Activities
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is coming — we’ve got activities for you! Valentine’s Day is fun to celebrate at any age, and these …
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You’ve Got Mail! Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer Team Up for To Night Owl From Dogfish
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
The only thing better than a beloved author penning a wonderful new story? Two beloved authors penning a wonderful new story! At Brightly, we were …
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The Importance of Queer Representation in Middle Grade Fiction
Brightly - by Greg Howard
A common thread through my interviews about The Whispers has been the need for better representation of queer kids in middle grade literature. This is …
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12 YA Fantasy Books to Read in 2019
Brightly - by Feliza Casano
Young adult fantasy titles hit the right balance between adventurous escapism and handling difficult topics in a way younger readers can relate, and …
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Valentine’s Day Book Gifts for Little Readers
Brightly - by Janssen Bradshaw
I think Valentine’s Day is such a little February blessing. The big holidays are long since over, the glow of the new year is starting to fade, and …
Mystery
The Best Children’s and YA Books of February 2019
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
We’ve rounded up some of February’s best new releases for picture book, middle grade, and YA readers. From picture books all about birthdays to …
Black History
22 Books That Celebrate Lesser-Known African Americans and Their Contributions to History
Brightly - by Charnaie Gordon
Long before Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks etched their names into American history, scores of little-known …
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Brightly Storytime: Little Owl’s Snow
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
Pour a cup of cocoa and snuggle up for a reading of Little Owl’s Snow, a fun snowy day story by Divya Srinivasan, in this episode of Brightly …
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12 Picture Book Biographies of Truly Amazing Women
Brightly - by Laura Lambert
Picture this: A girl, not unlike someone might you know, who took what could have been an ordinary life and turned it into something extraordinary. …
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Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave Inspires Resilience in Children (and Adults!)
Brightly - by Jennifer Garry
At the start of a new year, we’re inundated with messages about changing ourselves for the better, setting goals, and getting serious about new …
Chinese New Year
8 Picture Books to Celebrate Lunar New Year
Brightly - by Liz Lesnick
When my daughter was in preschool, one of the highlights of the calendar was the Lunar New Year celebration. Some of the children would perform the …
Sesame Street
The Best Books for Little Elmo Fanatics
Brightly - by Jennifer Clare
I have yet to meet a little kiddo who wasn’t completely enchanted by Elmo from “Sesame Street.” And really, what’s not to love? This short, smiley …
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Huddle Up and Read: 6 Books About Football for Kids
Brightly - by Keith Rice
Football, like all sports, provides great opportunities to teach kids to be active, learn the value of teamwork, and develop confidence. It’s also a …
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Celebrating the Month in Stories: A February Reading Challenge for Kids
Brightly - by Iva-Marie Palmer
February may be the shortest month, but it makes up for its lack of days with a plethora of celebrations, from Black History Month and Valentine’s …
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Not All Myths Are Old: Modern Mythology and Legends for Tweens and Teens
Brightly - by Tom Burns
Introducing kids to mythology can be difficult. Young readers tend to find those ancient legends to either be completely fascinating or dull as dirt. …
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Hands Up! Reminds Black Children That They Are Beautiful and Worthy of a Life Well-Lived
Brightly - by Breanna J. McDaniel
I started writing Hands Up! late in the summer of 2014, when I lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. At the time I was writing, the news was playing …
Books That Carry On the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brightly - by Melissa Taylor
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left behind a legacy of equal rights and justice for all people through his nonviolent activism and service. When I think …
Snow Problem: 10 Books for Snowy Days
Brightly - by Denise Schipani
You got the sunrise robocall from the school — it’s official. You’re snowed in. What’s next? Aside from shoveling and sledding, snuggling in with a …
Children’s Book to Celebrate the 100th Day of School
Brightly - by Lindsay Barrett
One hundred is a big number when you’re little! In any classroom that painstakingly tracks each school day with a tally mark, sticker, straw, or …
The Best Grown-Up Reads of January 2019
Brightly - by Jennie Yabroff
It’s January, which means that the gyms are (temporarily) full, our bank accounts are empty, and we have three more months until the official start …
‘Reading Gives Us Hope’: A Q&A with Bestselling Author Jacqueline Woodson
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
Jacqueline Woodson, bestselling author of titles ranging from picture books to adult books, is a master storyteller. Her kids’ books — including Brown …
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Harbor Me
Brightly - by Melissa Taylor
Welcome to the latest installment of Brightly’s Book Club for Kids, where we provide you with engaging books and book-inspired activities that young …
My Path to the Hundred Acre Wood and the World of Winnie-the-Pooh
Brightly - by Melissa Taylor
Of all the books in the world, I bet you’d never guess which one my mom banned at home. It was arguably one of the most beloved storybooks of all …
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8 Picture Books to Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin
Brightly - by Janssen Bradshaw
Is there anything better than a child that is unapologetically herself? As a parent, one of my goals is to help my children all feel like they have …
8 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence
Brightly - by the Brightly Editors
Ranging from picture books to young adult books, these nonfiction reads center on African American people who embodied excellence in their respective …
Sing-Along Stories: 8 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Children’s Songs
Brightly - by Jennifer Garry
Little kids love to listen to rhyming, rhythmic, repetitive stories. When they can get into the rhythm (sometimes with their whole bodies!) or …
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes
Brightly - by Brenda Woods
In the early 1990s, I stumbled across an article about the 761st Tank Battalion, an African American battalion that saw active duty on the European …

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5 Middle Grade Books for Fans of Frindle

The Night I Realized Our Bedtime Read-Alouds Were Coming to an End

A Printable Educator’s Guide to Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout

Spread the Love: Valentine’s Day Printables and Activities

You’ve Got Mail! Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer Team Up for To Night Owl From Dogfish

The Importance of Queer Representation in Middle Grade Fiction

12 YA Fantasy Books to Read in 2019

Valentine’s Day Book Gifts for Little Readers

The Best Children’s and YA Books of February 2019

22 Books That Celebrate Lesser-Known African Americans and Their Contributions to History

Brightly Storytime: Little Owl’s Snow

12 Picture Book Biographies of Truly Amazing Women

Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave Inspires Resilience in Children (and Adults!)

8 Picture Books to Celebrate Lunar New Year

The Best Books for Little Elmo Fanatics

Huddle Up and Read: 6 Books About Football for Kids

Celebrating the Month in Stories: A February Reading Challenge for Kids

Not All Myths Are Old: Modern Mythology and Legends for Tweens and Teens

Hands Up! Reminds Black Children That They Are Beautiful and Worthy of a Life Well-Lived

Books That Carry On the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Snow Problem: 10 Books for Snowy Days

Children’s Book to Celebrate the 100th Day of School

The Best Grown-Up Reads of January 2019

‘Reading Gives Us Hope’: A Q&A with Bestselling Author Jacqueline Woodson

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Harbor Me

My Path to the Hundred Acre Wood and the World of Winnie-the-Pooh

8 Picture Books to Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin

8 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence

Sing-Along Stories: 8 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Children’s Songs

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes