Books Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The Creature of the PinesBrightly - 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 young …
Books 13 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic HeritageBrightly - by Wesley Salazar Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and what better way to celebrate Hispanic culture and history with kids than with picture books? We’ve …
Books Now Eat This: 8 Food-tastic Books for Picky EatersBrightly - by Janssen Bradshaw Some kids are picky from the moment they start eating real food. Others start out as rockstar eaters only to morph into picky eaters, either …
Friendship Ups, Downs, and Everything In-Between: 12 Great Books About Female FriendshipsBrightly - by Jennifer Ridgway Friendship is an important part of life; studies show that having friends (true friends) helps us in many ways. Of course, what friendship means …
Books Enter to Win a Collection of Who Was? BooksBrightly - by the Brightly Editors With over 150 titles, the Who Was? books tell the incredible stories of trailblazers, legends, innovators, and creators, making this series a …
Books Surefire YA Scares: 13 of the Best Teen Horror BooksBrightly - by Iva-Marie Palmer As a kid, I Iong questioned why on earth I would subject myself to scary reads — the slightest glimpse of just the cover of a horror movie VHS tape …
Books 13 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-OldsBrightly - by Esther Schanler We’re in luck. My four-year-old has no shortage of sources for new books to add to her shelf: She’s got hand-me-downs from relatives, an active …
Books Why Pre-Readers Should Get to Enjoy Books Independently (And How to Help Them Learn to Do It)Brightly - by Lindsay Barrett If your home is filled with books and invitations to enjoy them, by the time your child is a toddler, you’ll likely receive plenty of requests to …
Grandparents 9 Picture Books That Celebrate GrandparentsBrightly - by Dena McMurdie My kids love it when their grandparents come to visit. Since both sets of grandparents live thousands of miles away, my children don’t see them very …
Non-fiction Nifty Tips for Reading Nonfiction Aloud to Your ChildBrightly - by Cyndi Giorgis If you haven’t selected a nonfiction book to read-aloud to your child recently, you might be surprised to discover fascinating topics, eye-catching …
Books The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2019Brightly - by the Brightly Editors School is back in session and the last days of summer are winding down, which can only mean one thing: a thrilling selection of new fall reads! From …
Books Brightly Storytime: Carmela Full of WishesBrightly - by the Brightly Editors Our latest Brightly Storytime pick, from the creators of Last Stop on Market Street, takes a poignant look at life in a young Hispanic girl’s …
Books Printable: First Day of School Photo SignBrightly - by the Brightly Editors The first day of school is upon us! And you know what that means: it’s time to capture the start of another year of fun and learning. Brightly’s got …
Books 10 Picture Books to Inspire Adventurous GirlsBrightly - by Miranda Rosbach Few things are as inspiring as seeing children learn a new skill — be it walking, swimming, riding a bike, navigating social situations, or a number …
Books Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! Helps Little Readers Understand ChangeBrightly - by Jennifer Garry My eight-year-old daughter did not want to say goodbye to her second grade teacher. Warm, fun, and enthusiastic, the woman is the stuff kids (and …
Books Diverse Books for Tweens and Teens Written by Own Voices AuthorsBrightly - by Charnaie Gordon Within the last several years, the publishing world has been producing more profound and relevant diverse stories perfect for middle grade and young …
Books The Best Grown-Up Reads of August 2019Brightly - by the Brightly Editors August’s best new reads feature real and imagined characters navigating relationships, journeys, and our complicated era. From a difficult …
Podcasts Listen Up! Podcasts for the Whole FamilyBrightly - by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich I’ve been a fan of podcasts, since, well…before there were podcasts. As a kid, I created and recorded “radio” shows, and later worked with teens on a …
Books 6 Modern Books to Help Parents Raising Teen GirlsBrightly - by Laura Lambert I’m currently the mother of a middle-schooler deep in puberty — and I really thought I was prepared. I can totally handle talking about periods and …
Books Giggling-Inducing Books for Second and Third GradersBrightly - by Janssen Bradshaw One of the secrets to helping kids learn to love reading is to give them books they’ll really enjoy. And is there anything more enjoyable than a book …
Kindergarten How Author Derrick Barnes Prepared His Son for Kindergarten and BeyondBrightly - by Derrick Barnes It’s summer time, and the “Daddy’s Summer Get-Right Academic Camp” is in full effect. This is a home program that I created some 15 years ago after …
School Libraries Diverse Tween Reads for Your School LibraryBrightly - by Melissa Taylor As educators, we want books that open windows for our students; windows into the lives of other people, cultures, experiences, and lifestyles. It is …
Science You Can Eat: How to Make Instant Ice CreamBrightly - by Stefan Gates Need ice cream fast? Feeling lazy? Have some frozen strawberries? This super-quick recipe from Science You Can Eat: 20 Activities That Put Food Under …
14 Must-Have Books for 3-Year-OldsBrightly - by Iva-Marie Palmer My once-upon-a-time three-year-old is now a big ol’ five-year-old (correction: he’d say “five-and-a-half”) but I still remember our go-to picture …
Books There’s a Who Was? Book for ThatBrightly - by the Brightly Editors With their instantly recognizable bobblehead style illustrations, accessible text, and fascinating facts, the bestselling Who Was? series has become a …
19 Highly-Anticipated YA Books to Read in Fall 2019Brightly - by Dena McMurdie YA lovers: prepare yourselves for an incredible fall! Chances are, you won’t be able to read everything in your “want to read” pile, but you’ll have …
15 Fantastic Middle Grade Books Hitting Shelves in Fall 2019Brightly - by Melissa Taylor Fall brings incredible offerings of middle grade books. From a poignant World War II graphic novel to books containing magic, friendship, humor, and …
17 Must-Read Picture Books of Fall 2019Brightly - by Dena McMurdie Whether you love whimsical picture books or stories that teach a lesson, you’ll be delighted with the beautiful and inspiring books coming out this …
10 Smart Books to Help Get Your Kids Ready for Preschool or KindergartenBrightly - by Janssen Bradshaw Unbelievably, my oldest daughter is going into kindergarten this year. Like every parent, I swear she isn’t old enough — wasn’t she just a baby a few …
Why It’s Important to Talk to Your Child About Racism and HateBrightly - by Varsha Bajaj The world may have changed, but most parents’ desire to love and protect their children remains unchanged. As toddlers, we shield them from stumbles, …
