Diverse Books
Tween
Teen
Banned & Challenged Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read
Ideas in books can ignite discovery, encourage empathy, and offer solace. With that in mind, here are 22 banned books worth reading for their ideas.
Teen
A Reading Rainbow: YA Novels That Explore Sexuality and Sexual Identity
These funny, moving, and powerful YA books reflect the experiences and struggles of teens exploring sexuality and sexual identity for the first time.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Rosa’s Song
In the latest Brightly Storytime, readers will learn about the importance of community and how one act of kindness can be passed along to others.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Rise Up! 15 Picture Book Biographies About Prominent Change-Makers
These picture books show that there is no age requirement to have a powerful impact on creating a more equitable world.
Growing Reader
22 Excellent Early Chapter Books With Diverse Protagonists
From fun and hilarious to profound and inspirational, your kids will have a blast reading these diverse early chapter books.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Spanish/English Bilingual Picture Books
Bilingual picture books offer children the opportunity to develop a second language and expand their cultural awareness. Here are 17 Spanish/English gems.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
9 Children's Picture Books That Spark Conversations About Homelessness
Poverty, food scarcity, mental health, and homelessness are tough issues we should discuss with our children. Don’t know where to start? These books offer a natural gateway to the conversation.
Tips & Advice
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on Raising Antiracist Children
Brightly had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his new books, what he's learned from raising his own daughter, and how to address racist ideas with your children.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Beautiful Picture Books From Black Illustrators
From soft watercolor brushstrokes and bold digital colors to expertly assembled paper collages, these eleven Black illustrators are masters of their craft.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books for Children and Teens That Touch on Incarceration
Millions of children have been touched by incarceration. These stories help children deal with the emotional difficulty of being separated from those they love, and encourage compassion from children who don’t personally have a parent in jail.
All Ages
Books and Resources to Help You Raise Anti-Racist Children
It’s never too early to talk to children about race. At Brightly, we're committed to helping you raise kids that are not only "not racist," but who are actively "anti-racist."
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Books Set on Every Continent & A Printable Reading Activity
Explore our reading lists by continent and download our printable map to keep track of all the amazing places your young reader discovers.
