Wednesday, November 17, 2021
With Hanukkah approaching fast, it's time to make sure you have all the books you need to celebrate! To help you find the perfect Hanukkah book this year, Rachel and Sam put together some of their favorite picture books. Enjoy these with a young reader in your life to celebrate (or learn about) this holiday.
Friday, November 12, 2021
This month we celebrate the lives, histories, and cultures of Indigenous American individuals, communities, and tribes. Today, we're sharing some of our favorite kids' books that tell Indigenous stories.
Friday, November 5, 2021
We're fast approaching The Holidays—but what exactly does that mean? Well, today we're sorting that out. Find your favorite new holiday—and a great kids book to celebrate with!
Monday, November 1, 2021
Looking for an awesome gift this holiday season? Give your young reader whole volumes of reading fun with a boxed set! That way, when they tear through the first exciting book, the next chapter will be waiting for them.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Jerry Pinkney, one of America's most treasured illustrators, passed away on October 20th, at the age of 81. You might have seen his renditions of Aesop's Fables or Noah's Ark, or one of his stunningly illustrated stories celebrating African American lives. Explore his iconic illustrations and his life below.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Think you have what it takes to design our 2022 Young Readers' Brilliant Books Monthly Welcome Box? Now's your chance to find out!
In this contest, we're inviting kids 12 and under to create their very own cover for the 2022 Welcome Box for Brilliant Books Monthly: Young Readers' Edition. The sky is the limit on what these budding artists can create, as long as the design is their own work and relates to books and reading!
Friday, August 13, 2021
Jory John's award-winning books have brought smiles to the faces of all kinds of readers! The staff at Brilliant Books recently enjoyed passing around his recent release Cat Problems, which was absolutely hilarious (and wonderfully illustrated by the amazing Lane Smith). Today we're highlighting a few of our favorite children's books from this award-winning author.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
At Brilliant Books, we consider ourselves big fans of Pete the Cat. So we're taking a moment to appreciate Pete's plushy collection, from Giant Pete to Pete Junior to so much more! Check out The Many Faces of Pete the Cat—which one is your favorite?
Tuesday July 27, 2021
We can't believe how fast the summer has flown by! In only a few weeks we'll be counting down to school, and students will be heading to first days before we know it. To help get students and parents ready for this school year, we've put together a Back to School book list. We hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
Alex Gino's debut novel was a hit from the start. With four starred reviews and a number of honors including a Stonewall Award and a Lambda Literary Award, both critics and readers loved the story of Melissa, a middle grade girl who was then named George. That book, of course, was George, which, since its release in 2015, has been a staple of LGBTQ+ reading lists, especially for young people. But, as Gino has explained, this iconic book of support for the trans community is not without its flaws.
