Tips & Advice
What Books About Magic Do for Children — That Other Stories Can’t
Books about magic open doors into dreams of a world without limitations, and those dreams can inspire action to change the world as it is.
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All Ages
Brightly’s Book Pick of the Week
Need some help finding your child's next great read? Check out weekly book recommendations for readers of all ages from the team at Brightly.
Teen
10 New YA Books to Read This Summer
This crop of new young adult books will make excellent companions on the beach, at camp, and for nights reading under the stars.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Raise Out-of-the-Box Thinkers: A Chat with Peter H. Reynolds
Peter H. Reynolds, author-illustrator of inspiring books including The Dot and Ish, shares tips for fostering creativity, bravery, and originality in kids.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
14 Adventure Stories That Teach Children to Be Brave
When James Campbell's daughter turned 15 they began a trip into the heart of Alaska. But the seed of adventure was planted years before — with the books they read together.
Growing Reader
Tween
Portraying Pax in Pencil: A Q&A with Illustrator Jon Klassen
You probably know Jon Klassen from his delightfully humorous books I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat. Now you’ll also know him as the artist behind the poignant illustrations in Pax.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
5 Graphic Novels for ‘Captain America’ Fans
We parsed through 75 years’ worth of Captain America comic books and narrowed it down to five must-read graphic novels, essential for every Marvel movie fan.
Just For Fun
12 Sweet Children’s Book Quotes About Motherhood
To celebrate moms everywhere we've rounded up some inspiring and heartfelt quotes about motherhood from a few of our favorite kids' books.
Growing Reader
Tween
On Exploring Empathy with Children Through Pax
Sara Pennypacker, author of Pax, shares the two central topics she aimed to explore with her moving book, and the importance of encouraging kids' empathy.
Grown-Up Reads
9 Books for Stay-at-Home Parents Returning to Work
Whether you’ve stayed at home with your children for a couple of years or a couple of decades, there are unique challenges to returning to work. Here are some books that can help along the way.
