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Tween

Dear Mom, Dad, and Teacher: This Is Why I Read

Kids tell us why they really love to read. Plus, tips on how parents can help keep reading a fun, joy-filled experience.

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Tween

Writing for My 11-Year-Old Self and My Future 11-Year-Old Son

When author Charles Curtis sat down to write a new middle grade series, he found a big challenge ahead of him — the YA of his young adulthood had grown up.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Bedtime With Brightly: Book Picks and Tips for Every Age

From tips for getting your child tucked into bed to the best books to lull them to sleep, here's everything you need to create a stress-free bedtime routine.

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Pre-K

Meet the Illustrator: Ethan Long

In today’s Meet the Illustrator feature we meet Ethan Long, an author and illustrator who has over 70 titles to his credit, including the new book, In, Over and On the Farm.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Back to School Printables and Activities

These fun and free school-themed printables and activities are a great way to help kids get geared up for learning.

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Teen

How to Empower Kids to Stop Hating Their Flaws and Love Who They Are

Author Emily-Anne Rigal shares her experiences with bullying and the "light bulb moment" she experienced as a teenager that changed her life.

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Baby & Toddler

Easy Activities That Help Babies Grow Up Smart

Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. shares some simple, fun activities that can help parents raise smarter, happier, and healthier babies.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

LEGO® Printables and Activities

Everything is awesome! Especially when your kids are having fun with these LEGO printables!

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Tips & Advice

Save the Children’s Important Literacy Work Here at Home and How to Help

Save the Children’s early childhood advisor, Judith Jerald, shares the important work the organization is doing to support early childhood education and literacy in the U.S.

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Grown-Up Reads

Fall Into Reading: The Best Books of Fall 2015

This fall is an embarrassment of riches for any reader. There are just so. many. good. books! Here are some of the ones we can't wait to crack open.