We love these books for 2nd graders. If you read higher level books, check out our 3rd grade or 4th grade summer lists. Need more ideas? Go to Bookopolis – New Book Ideas or visit our Pinterest book boards. Fantasy & Adventure Modern & Classic Fairy Tales Mystery Realistic Fiction […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m a believer 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 […]
Here are two easy ways to get to know your students as readers at the beginning of the year. 1. Create a “Desert Island” Book List Have students create a list of their favorite books […]
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 […]
Check out my latest book club discussion guide posted on Brightly.com. SHORT is a funny and heartwarming story from Holly Goldberg Sloan, the bestselling author of Counting by 7s. The book centers around Julia, a witty […]
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 […]
Finding the right book is the key to transforming a kid who says they don’t like to read into a self-described “reader.” I find this to be especially true for boys. To compile this list, […]