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Step Into the Rhythm of Hip-Hop Culture
Hip-hop is more than music, it’s a global movement that celebrates creativity, resilience, and identity. The Hip-Hop Culture series explores how this art form has shaped generations through music, dance, fashion, and social change. Each title highlights key figures, groundbreaking moments, and the ongoing impact of hip-hop around the world. View →
Librarian Prep Post: Fresh STEM Titles for Your Shelves
Looking to strengthen your library’s STEM section? Explore Lerner’s standout STEM titles and series that connect science and storytelling in engaging ways, ideal for young readers eager to explore how the world works. Single Titles Series Explore More STEM Books Find more engaging reads that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. View →
Returning the Sword: An Interview with Author Caren Stelson
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace is a powerful true story of cross-cultural friendship and reconciliation. Minnesota soldier Orval Amdahl served in World War II, arriving in Nagasaki, Japan, in the autumn of 1945 to keep the peace in the aftermath of the atomic bombing […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: November New Releases
Take a look at the new titles releasing today to help young readers usher in the winter season! New Picture Books Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs by Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin and illustrated by Leslie Barlow Inspiring poems and bold art introduce young readers […] View →
So Rude!: An Interview with Author Jessica Fries-Gaither
Humans have rules for how to behave, but sometimes animals need to break those rules to survive. So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly introduces seven human behavior rules and the animals that break them! Scarlet kingsnakes lie; they pretend to be venomous coral snakes to scare off predators. And hippos make a mess; they spray waste […] View →
New Library Dedicated in Harry Lerner’s Honor: “Never Enough Books”
Last week, Adam Lerner, CEO and Publisher of Lerner Publishing Group, visited Mashati Secondary School in the Rombo District of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. In this school, students receive books from the Books for Africa program. Because of the Lerner family’s generosity to the program, they are building a new school library in honor […] View →
Absolutely Everything: An Interview with Author Damian Alexander
Lately, life feels like a lot for Marcella. Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. She keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she’s doing it. Plus, her bestie has new friends, and her parents even want to move apartments. She’s trying to keep track of the changes—but absolutely everything is stressing her out! Absolutely Everything is a funny, […] View →
Arm in Arm: An Interview with Author Angelica Shirley Carpenter
As historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich said, “Well-behaved women seldom make history,” and the Grimké sisters were anything but well-behaved. Born into a family of enslavers in the South, Sarah Grimké and Angelina Grimké Weld were some of the first women to speak out about abolition and women’s rights. Arm in Arm: The Grimké Sisters’ Fight […] View →
Wild Song: An Interview with Author Candy Gourlay
In 1904, sixteen-year-old Luki travels from the US-controlled Philippines to the World’s Fair in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she discovers a wider world. But even as Luki makes friends and discovers intriguing things, she learns dangerous secrets and difficult truths. Facing pressures from all sides, she must decide what kind of future she wants after […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Season’s Readings for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
It’s never too early to start planning for December. Stock up now with engaging, age-appropriate titles that celebrate the holidays and the spirit of community, all while supporting literacy and inclusion in your classroom or library. Want even more books to celebrate the season? Explore more stories to make your library displays shine. View →
Stories That Build Readers: New & Upcoming Titles from Lerner Stories
Building confident readers starts with stories that connect. The newest additions to the Lerner Stories lineup feature diverse voices, real-world themes, and irresistible plots that help young readers find themselves—and their love of reading—between the pages. Explore the full collection of Lerner Stories titles and discover more characters, adventures, and series your readers will love. View →
New Sesame Street ® Books to Snuggle Up With This Fall
Get ready for big feelings, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow with our favorite Sesame Street® friends! This fall, exciting new books are landing on shelves to help little ones navigate everything from milestone moments to learning the alphabet in American Sign Language. Whether you’re preparing a child for a new […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: October New Releases
Check out these new titles releasing today to help young readers fill the shorter fall days! New Picture Books Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace by Caren Stelson and illustrated by Amanda Yoshida In this powerful, true story, US soldier Orval Amdahl brings peace to […] View →
From Meteors to Mars: A Stellar Space Roundup
From meteors racing across the sky to NASA’s ambitious missions to Mars, the universe offers endless inspiration for young readers. These new and upcoming space-themed titles invite students to explore the science, technology, and big questions behind our cosmic neighborhood. Perfect for sparking curiosity in classrooms and libraries, each book encourages readers to think beyond […] View →
Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger
As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability is the incredible true story of how […] View →
Speaking Out Loud: The Voices Behind the New YA Nonfiction Ban This!
What would you do if your school removed books from the library—books that reflected your identity, your history, your reality? In Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too), a powerful group of students and educators from Central York High School in Pennsylvania show exactly how they […] View →
Watch Them Grow: An Interview with Author Carrie A. Pearson
Sure, baby animals are cute. But have you ever seen what they look like before they’re born? Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings introduces readers to a variety of animals and shows how they develop some of their defining features. Today author Carrie A. Pearson joins us to share why she writes […] View →
Honoring a Decade of Out of Darkness
Ten years ago, Carolrhoda Lab released Out of Darkness into the world and the story quickly began to carve out a powerful space in the hearts of readers and classrooms alike. Ashley Hope Pérez’s award-winning novel—a haunting, lyrical, and unflinching look at love, racism, and tragedy in 1930s Texas—has inspired readers across the country. Now, […] View →
Ultrawild: An Interview with Author Steve Mushin
What if submarines could filter sewer water? What if compost cannons could blast seed bombs over half a mile? Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth takes readers through an avalanche of scientifically plausible inventions to fight climate change, rewild cities, and save the planet. Maverick inventor Steve Mushin creates a tour […] View →
Zeyna Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Shafaq Khan
Set in 1970, Zeyna Lost and Found follows twelve-year-old Zeyna, a British Pakistani girl caught between two worlds—and two continents. What begins as an awkward family trip to Pakistan quickly spirals into a high-stakes search when Zeyna’s parents mysteriously vanish, leaving only cryptic clues and whispers of a jewel heist behind. With her annoying little […] View →
No More Gnomes: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Beth Mills
In Beth Mills’ hilarious new picture book, No More Gnomes, Herbert’s legendary manners are pushed to the brink when Ms. Goat (yes, a goat) starts filling the yard—and Herbert’s life—with an ever-growing army of rude, gnome-sized nightmares. It’s a story of politeness under pressure, lawn ornament invasion, and one boy’s noble quest to say no […] View →
Displaced: An Interview with Author Patrick Ochieng
Displaced is a story of everyday courage and unexpected community through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Kim. Post-election violence forces Kim and his family to flee their home in suburban Kenya. While staying in a camp for displaced persons, he struggles to adapt to his new reality. Kim gradually befriends other displaced kids, and they hatch […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Books to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
This fall is already busy with back-to-school activities, but November’s Native American Heritage Month will be here before you know it. We’ve selected a few books you can order, process, and spotlight ahead of time, ensuring your readers have authentic stories and voices to explore when the month begins. Looking for More Ideas? Don’t forget […] View →
Nafu Wants Food: An Interview with Author Subi Bosa
Set in a fantasy land inspired by the architecture of Burkina Faso, West Africa, Nafu Wants Food by Subi Bosa is a graphic novel perfect for developing readers. Nafu is Mongo Village’s resident monster and protector, so the villagers happily give Nafu all the food they want. But after greedily gobbling up the last of […] View →