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Book Club for Kids: Short
Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Short

Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is a heartwarming story that tweens won’t soon forget.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of July 2017

July's new releases include exciting adventure stories, LOL-worthy comedies, edge-of-your-seat dramas, and thought-provoking historical fiction.

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Grown-Up Reads

10 Timeless Love Stories to Get Lost in This Summer

The deep connections between characters in these novels will make you want to read them over and over again.

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Meet the Illustrator: Adam F. Watkins

Adam F. Watkins, author and illustrator of a new picture book called Raybot and Weebot, can be counted on for meticulous detail and a playfully twisted imagination.

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Just For Fun

Get the Scoop: 5 Things You Never Knew About Ice Cream

In the process of writing her book Sweet Spot, Amy Ettinger uncovered some surprising truths about America’s favorite dessert. Here are some fun facts to share with ice cream eaters of all ages.

7 Books for Kids About Our Amazing Country
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America the Interesting: 7 Books for Kids About the U.S.

Here are seven books that give us a glimpse into the incredible people, places, and things that make the United States a country to be proud of.

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Tween

8 Ways to Prevent Tweens from Backsliding This Summer

You can prevent dreaded summer learning loss by keeping your kids’ brains engaged throughout the summer. Here’s how.

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Growing Reader

A Summer Reading Star Chart for Beginning Readers

This easy, at-home activity helps readers keep track of new books, mark the achievement of reading them, and consider: Which ones were really great?

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: My Friend Maggie

Read along with this video of Hannah E. Harrison's My Friend Maggie, a simple and sweet story about a friendship put to the test.

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Growing Reader

Fun Word Games To Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer

Simple pen-and-paper word games are a great go-to when kids say they're bored and a fun way to reinforce fundamental reading skills in the weeks leading up to the new school year.