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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The Mysteries of the Universe

Get ready to rocket to the stars with The Mysteries of the Universe, a captivating book jam-packed with fascinating facts and out-of-this-world images that explore the cosmos.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Grumpy Monkey Up All Night

Read along with Grumpy Monkey Up All Night, a cute and funny story about a prickly primate determined to stay up all night.

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Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: Meet the Latkes

Follow along as author Alan Silberberg reads Meet the Latkes, a sweet and silly picture book about the story of Hanukkah!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

9 Books That Celebrate the Meaning of Christmas

If you’re looking to keep the real reason for the season at the forefront of your Christmas celebrations, try reading these books with your kids this December.

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Tween

Five Ways Families Can Cope With Setbacks

Keir Graff, author of The Tiny Mansion, provides tips families can use when faced with setbacks, which is something many families are currently experiencing during this global pandemic.

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Tips & Advice

Ways the College Admissions Process Has Changed (and Stayed the Same!) During the Pandemic

The college admissions process is, at its core, a human process. Though much has stayed the same, some things have changed. Admissions expert Rob Franek offers advice to parents and teens applying to college.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of December 2020

From board books about American icons to must-read middle grade series and YA books both thrilling and poignant, December’s best new titles will inspire holiday smiles.

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Teen

The Best YA Books of 2020

From dark thrillers and out-of-this-world sci-fi to new installments in beloved series and sweet rom-coms, 2020 was a good year for YA books.

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Tween

The Best Books of 2020 for Tweens

With 2020 coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at all the great books the year had to offer for middle grade readers.

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Growing Reader

The Best Books of 2020 for Kids Ages 6 – 8

If you need something to celebrate as the year draws to a close, or if you’re just looking for a few good books to add to your shelves, here are our favorites of 2020.