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Holiday Book Gifts for Tweens Ages 9 – 12
I’m a big believer in the “4 Gift Rule” for holiday giving: 1) Something they want, 2) Something they need, 3) Something to wear, and 4) Something to read. As the founder of Bookopolis.com, you can...
View Article6 Books That 6th Grade Girls Are Raving About
Sixth graders lead busy lives. With sports practice, homework, weekend debate tournaments, and hanging out with friends, it can be hard to find time to read for pleasure. But this is a time in their...
View Article15 Books That 6- to 8-Year-Old Boys Say Are Must-Reads
I believe that a book recommendation from another kid is one of the best ways to get a child hooked on a new book. I spoke to a bunch of 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old boys (and their parents) to compile this...
View Article12 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fourth and Fifth Grade Readers
Finding the right book is a challenge for many kids. It can be especially hard for young, advanced readers who are capable of reading significantly above their grade level. Students in 4th or 5th grade...
View Article13 Kid-Recommended Books Guaranteed To Make 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders Laugh
Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Funny books are a great way to keep kids reading way past their obligatory twenty minutes a night. To find out which books are guaranteed to have your fourth-, fifth-, or...
View Article16 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today
If you have read any of my other articles on Brightly, you will know that I’m a firm believer that kids will want to read more if they have voice and choice in their book selection, rather than us...
View Article15 Books That 9- to 12-Year-Old Boys Say Are Awesome
Finding the right book is the key to transforming a kid who says they don’t like to read into a self-described “reader.” This applies to all kids, but as the parent of two boys, I’m keenly aware of the...
View Article11 Book Picks for Fans of Alex Rider
Pulse-pounding action, cinematic levels of intrigue, and a tough but endearing teenage spy are some of the obvious reasons so many young readers LOVE the Alex Rider series. Luckily, there are a lot of...
View Article9 Baseball Books Kids Say Are Home Runs
For our family, the longer days of spring and summer are synonymous with baseball. Many hours are spent cheering at little league games, playing catch in the front yard, and staying up way past bedtime...
View Article9 Mysteries Fourth and Fifth Graders Recommend to Their Friends
A good mystery is the ultimate book to enjoy on a lazy summer day or a cozy winter day. Intrigue, suspense, and puzzles that must be solved can engross both voracious and reluctant readers. If your...
View Article13 Page-Turning Series That Middle Grade Readers Love
If you want your child to read more, a tried and true strategy is to get them hooked on a great series. This can lead to endless hours of marathon-reading and page-turning joy. The only downside of...
View ArticleReads for Super Readers: 9 Books for 8- to 12-Year-Old Bookworms
How do you know if you’re a bookworm? Here’s one test: Do you get super excited when the character in a book you’re reading is reading a book that you’ve read? If you’re not confused by that question,...
View Article18 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice
Reading is important for so many reasons. It’s linked to academic success, it builds empathy, it’s fun, it’s relaxing, it teaches us things. One of my favorite reasons to read is that it can help...
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