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How to Answer Your Child’s Questions About Santa Claus

Author Eric Kaplan offers some helpful and hilarious answers to kids' questions about Santa Claus.

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Santa’s Best: 11 Great Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers

Books lovers can be hard to shop for. This year, delight your favorite bibliphile with one of these great book themed-gifts.

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Meet the Experts Behind the 50 Best Books for 5- and 6-Year-Olds List

Each book on our list of the 50 Best Books for 5- and 6-Year-Olds was carefully selected by a group of experts. Learn more about these passionate children's literature experts here.

Sherman Alexie, author of Thunder Boy Jr.
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Growing Reader

Sherman Alexie On Writing Picture Books and the Genius of the 'Crayon Guy'

National Book Award-winning author Sherman Alexie discusses writing his first picture book, why he thinks Thunder Boy Jr. has resonated with young readers, and more.

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Summer Fun for Teens: Recommended Reads and More

Be it a suspenseful thriller, a teen romance, or a fantastical read, we’ve got the book recommendations to fill in your teen’s time between texts this summer.

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Grown-Up Reads

Summer Reading for Grown-Ups

Need some suggestions for your upcoming getaway? Dying to know what this summer’s blockbuster book will be? Or maybe just looking for a great beach read? Look no further!

Tween Summer Reading
Tween

Summer Fun for Kids Ages 9 to 12: Reading Lists, Activities, and More

Challenge tweens to make their way through our summer reading lists -- don't forget to print out Brightly's Summer Fun Pack at the first cry of boredom.

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Growing Reader

Summer Fun for Kids Ages 6 to 8: Reading Lists, Activities, and More

Your 6-, 7-, or 8-year-old will love diving into our summer reading lists. Find undersea stories, adventure tales, can't-stop-listening audiobooks, and more!

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Brightly’s Book Club for Kids

Welcome to Brightly's Book Club for Kids, where we encourage young readers to discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have fun!