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ThatIsMyDream
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: That Is My Dream!

This powerful story of a young African American boy who dreams of a world without segregation and discrimination is sure to encourage discussions around racism and hope for change to come.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of January 2021

Make 2021 a year to remember with these fantastic reads. Get lost in a suspenseful thriller, harness your inner strength, and commit to learning a new skill.

bee fearless
Tween
Teen

New Year, New Outlook: Bee-ing Fearless in 2021

Mikaila Ulmer, author of Bee Fearless and founder of Me & the Bees Lemonade, examines the new perspective 2020 gave her and how she plans to be fearless in 2021.

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Tween

10 Middle Grade Books That Celebrate the Many Types of Love

From crushes to friendship, familial bonds to devotion to a pet, these middle grade novels will have kids thinking about what it means to really connect.

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Teen

16 YA Books on Love

For teens just starting to dream about finding their person and all that it entails, YA books about love offer a glimpse of what’s to come — from the light, funny, and sweet to the heartrendingly tragic.

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Tween

The Best Bedtime Stories for 9- to 12-Year-Olds

Nighttime adventures await! Tuck into one of these classic or contemporary bedtime stories with your big kid tonight.

hugs and kisses
Pre-K
Growing Reader

XOXO: 8 Picture Books All About Hugs and Kisses

Tackling everything from hugs that turn the day around to creative ways to send hugs and kisses to understanding how to respect body boundaries, these books are perfect to read while snuggling up with your favorite little reader.

champ-and-major
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: Champ and Major: First Dogs

Our latest Brightly Storytime is a paws-itively fun new read about Champ and Major, President Joe Biden's beloved dogs.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of January 2021

Whether you want to educate or entertain, here are the best children’s and YA books hitting bookstore shelves this month.

five-minute-reads-for-kids
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Quick 5-Minute Stories for Kids on the Go

Whether you’re looking for a quick wind-down before their nap or bedtime, hoping to capitalize on a quiet moment, or simply need a quick reset for the day, these five-minute story collections are just the ticket.