For the fifth installment of the Brightly Family Book Club, Brightly has chosen Pax by Sara Pennypacker, a book about the special connection between a boy and his pet, and the lengths the two will go to reunite after they are separated. The Brightly Family Book Club was created to encourage families to read together. From […]
Enter below for your chance to win one of 25 copies of the new Classroom Edition in paperback, which includes: • Classroom-appropriate language • Discussion questions and activities • Q&A with Andy Weir “The Martian should be required reading for all middle and high school students, and it should serve as a call to action for […]
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June is Gay Pride Month and to celebrate we’ve created a list of some of our favorite LGBTQ titles for your patrons to celebrate Pride. Click for LGBTQ Titles. Click for LGBTQ Graphic Novels.
After Vanilla Ice, but before Eminem, there was “Hot Karl,” the Jewish kid from the L.A. suburbs who became a rap battling legend—and then almost became a star. Full of rollicking stories from his close brush with fame, Karp’s hilarious memoir is the ultimate fish-out-of-water story about a guy who follows an unlikely passion—trying to crack […]
Brightly has a lot to offer when it comes to getting your patrons summer reading ready. Broken down by age and stage, you’ll discover great reading recommendations (everything from fun mysteries for young kids to romantic beach reads for moms), printable activities, road trip listens, and so much more—all perfect for outdoor reading, family trips, programs, and […]
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Graphic novels are one of the fastest growing genres in libraries and have become especially popular among kids and teen readers. Check out some of Brightly’s recommendations for your younger patrons. Graphic Language: How to Read Comic Books with Your Kid 8 Wise and Witty Graphic Novel Memoirs Every Teen Should Read 7 Graphic Novels […]
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Sometimes you just need to get away. But when you can’t, escaping through a book is the next best thing. These books will help your patrons travel to other times and places. Click to Transport Through Fiction.
Click to request eGalleys of our favorite August titles, and if you love the reads, please consider nominating one (or more) for LibraryReads! Remember, voting for the August 2016 List ends on June 20th! The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller A warm, full-hearted novel about a big-city baker who discovers the true meaning of […]
