The Best YA Books of 2017, According to Teens
As the mom of a teenager and the Mayor of Bookopolis.com, an online community for young readers, I’m always on the hunt to find the latest and greatest new books to share with adolescent readers. […]
Recommendations for 6th-8th Graders
The Best Children’s Books of 2017, According to Kids
With over 30,000 new children’s books published each year, it’s hard to know which ones your child MUST read. I am constantly scanning awards lists, review journals, local bookstore picks, and online reviews to figure […]
10 Classics that 8-to 12-Year-Olds Still Dig 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 […]
Mayor’s Book Review: Like Vanessa
Mayor’s Book Review: Like Vanessa Available: March 2018 Genre: Realistic Fiction set in 1980s Age: 10-14 year old readers Mayor’s two cents: Five stars. I highly recommend this book/ In these current challenging times of our country and […]
Get the Whole House Reading This Summer – Real Simple, July 2017
Bookopolis got a shout out in Real Simple magazine this month (July 2017)! Check out Kari’s suggestions for getting your kid reading this summer. Need more tips and suggestions? Read Kari’s 4 minute post on […]
Track & Share Your #KidLit Summer Reading on Bookopolis
What are you reading this summer? Making reading social by letting kids swap book ideas with friends and neighbors is a great way to get kids reading more. Create customized Book Lists on Bookopolis.com and […]
7 Practical Tips for Parents to Get Kids Reading
Here are 7 tried and true tips for parents to help inspire kids to spend more time reading. 1. Give Kids Choice Most kids will read more if you truly let them choose what to read. […]
Mayor’s Book Review – Well, That Was Awkward
WELL, THAT WAS AWKWARD BY RACHEL VAIL – REVIEW BY KARI RIEDEL Middle school. Just the words can evoke very specific images and feelings for many people. Laughter with BFFs. Drama with BFFs. Awkward first crushes. […]
Bookopolis 8th Grade Summer Reading Picks (2017)
We love these books for 8th graders. If you want a different level of books, check out our 6th and 7th grade summer lists. Need more ideas? Go to Bookopolis – New Book Ideas or check out our Bookopolis Pinterest boards. Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fairy Tales & Myths Mystery & Adventure Realistic Fiction […]
Bookopolis 6th Grade Summer Reading Picks (2017)
We love these books for 6th graders. If you want a different level of books, check out our 5th grade or 7th & 8th grade summer lists. Need more ideas? Go to Bookopolis – New Book Ideas or check out our Bookopolis Pinterest boards. Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fairy Tales & Mythology Adventure & Mystery Funny […]