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Pre-K
Growing Reader
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Brightly’s Summer Reading Tracker & Challenge for Kids and Teens

Get more out of your child's summer reading with this free Rock 'n' Reading Adventure Park printable tracker, complete with challenges for a summer of book-filled fun!

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Growing Reader

15 Books That 6- to 8-Year-Old Boys Say Are Must-Reads

These books had 6- to 8-year-old boys raving, either because they made them laugh, were full of adventures, or were so exciting they had to keep reading.

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Nic Stone Shares Her Personal Struggles With Mental Illness

**Content warning: The following essay contains euphemistic mentions of depression and suicide. Please read with caution.** The first time I …

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

There’s a Little Golden Book for That

In over 75 years of publishing, Little Golden Books has covered everything from Disney to Droids to Dolly Parton.

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Teen

Asian-Inspired Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books for Teens

Explore new worlds and fantastic stories with these young adult books inspired by Asian mythology, folklore, and legends — all written by Asian authors.

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Growing Reader

The Funniest Books for Second and Third Grade Readers

From picture books to chapter books, these stories for second and third graders are guaranteed to elicit laughter!

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Tween

Modern Middle Grade Reads for Fans of Judy Blume

If you have a reader who loves Judy Blume, you’ll find similar middle grade books on this list to add to their reading stack.

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Tween

Creating Safe Spaces: Simple Strategies for Helping Every Kid Feel Welcome

These strategies can help create welcoming, non-judgmental spaces where kids feel validated and accepted for being exactly who they are.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers

Empathy is not easy to teach, but books that put kindness and inclusion at the forefront can help spark conversations with children about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Fantastic Picture Books for Fans of Mo Willems

Check out these delightful, funny, creative stories if you’re looking for books similar to Mo Willems’ style and wit.