Just For Fun
2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature
We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.
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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Our Favorite Picture Book Dads of 2015
Contributor Tom Burns shares his picks for the best, most realistic, wonderfully flawed, and funny dads featured in picture books in 2015.
Grown-Up Reads
Loved By Real Readers: The Best Books of 2015
We asked real readers to share their favorite books of 2015. From thrilling novels to inspirational memoirs, you're sure to find your next great read here.
Just For Fun
7 Reasons Why “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Is Going to Be Awesome
Here are the seven things about “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” J.K. Rowling's recently announced play, that we’re most excited about. Read on, Muggles!
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
What My Kids’ Books Have Taught Me About Being a Dad
These five books offer children — and their fathers — some very worthwhile life lessons … because, let’s face it, mothers already know it all.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Books That Took Our Breath Away in 2015
The Brightly contributors' choices for the best children's and YA books of 2015 contain innovative literary themes, illustrations, styles, and more.
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads
Whatever You Do, Do Not Buy These Books This Holiday Season
If we can help one person not give a terribly misguided book this year, this will all be worth it.
Grown-Up Reads
Fantastic Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups
For the children grown old among us, here’s a list of fables and fairy tales filled with royalty, impossible love, adventure, and a splash of magic.
All Ages
8 Christmas Books for the Whole Family
Finding holiday books the entire family will enjoy can be tough. These eight books will delight kids of all ages (and, yes, that means you, too).
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books to Help Kids Make Sense of Challenging Current Events
These books can help children discuss and better process difficult world events such as war, immigration, discrimination, and environmental conservation.
