Book Club
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown's suspenseful nonfiction read is perfect for sports fanatics, dreamers, and anyone who loves a good underdog story.
Growing Reader
Tween
Blending Fact and Fiction: A Q&A with Shelley Pearsall
We chatted with Shelley Pearsall, author of The Seventh Most Important Thing, about healing heartache with art, how fiction can connect us to the past, and more.
Growing Reader
Tween
Finding “Vision” Without Your Glasses
Shelley Pearsall, author of The Seventh Most Important Thing, discusses the importance of paying attention to the world, beyond what is right in front of us.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The Seventh Most Important Thing
You'll will find a lot to love in Shelley Pearsall's middle grade novel about friendship, art, and compassion.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Grandmother’s Gift: A Q&A with Sharon M. Draper
We chatted with Sharon M. Draper, author of Stella by Starlight, about her inspiration for the book, her writing challenges, loving family, and good food.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Special Note to Readers of Stella by Starlight
Author Sharon Draper shares a special note to Brightly's Book Club for Kids readers about the inspiration behind Stella by Starlight.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Stella by Starlight
The second installment of the Brightly's Book Club for Kids features Sharon M. Draper's Stella by Starlight, a beautiful novel based on the life of the author’s grandmother.
Growing Reader
Tween
Museums, Magic, and Mustering Bravery: A Q&A with Karen Foxlee
We chatted with Karen Foxlee, author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy, about her unlikely heroine, a special snack, and what she hopes readers will take away from her modern-day fairy tale.
Growing Reader
Tween
A Special Note to Readers of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Author Karen Foxlee shares a special note to Brightly's Book Club for Kids readers about the inspiration behind Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Welcome to the first installment of the Brightly's Book Club, where we encourage kids to read together, explore important topics through books, and have fun!
Tips & Advice
How to Start a Family Book Club
Oprah has one. Your neighbors have one. But have you ever thought about having your own family book club? Here's how.
Growing Reader
Tween
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!