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A Home on the Page: An Interview with Author Kao Kalia Yang
Award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang and dynamic illustrator Seo Kim team up once more to create the heartfelt picture book A Home on the Page. In this story, young Nou finds the hateful message “Asians Go Home” spray-painted outside on her family’s mailbox. She starts to wonder where home truly is. Family members share how […] View →
Introducing Cicada Books
Lerner Publisher Services is honored to introduce our newest publisher partner, Cicada Books! Cicada Books is an award-winning publisher based in the UK. Their eclectic list features a mix of picture books, nonfiction, and graphic novels—all immaculately designed and produced. Cicada loves books that are a little anarchic, a little out-of-the-ordinary, and very, very beautiful. […] View →
Books to Resource Your Community in Today’s Current Events
If you are struggling to know how to talk to kids about ICE, you’re not alone. Some of the books below are ones that you don’t want to need, but your community needs them now. Others are stories of the immigrant and refugee experience, because humanizing people is important for helping all children to feel […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Earth Day & Poetry Month
This Earth Day and Poetry Month, explore books that encourage readers to reflect on the natural world and express their ideas through language, imagery, and story. Earth Day Spotlight Poetry Highlights Get Prepared for Earth Day and Poetry Month with More Lerner Books! Check out these titles and so many others on lernerbooks.com View →
February Happy Book Birthday
We are proud to share the February new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles include picture books to help young readers find peace and understanding, graphic novels encouraging kindness and cooperation, and middle grade novels emphasizing using your voice. New in Picture Books A Home on the Page by Kao Kalia Yang and illustrated […] View →
Celebrating the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards
In the midst of a tumultuous, cold winter, the 2026 American Library Association Youth Media Awards gave the employees of Lerner Publishing Group a much-welcomed morning of joy and celebration. Gathering in the conference room, we cheered as seven books received eight ALA awards. We are honored and grateful to share these extraordinary titles with […] View →
Lerner Publishing Group Receives Eight American Library Association Youth Media Awards
Lerner Publishing Group has received eight 2026 American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards. The Library in the Woods won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and was named a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book; The Pecan Sheller won the Pura Belpré Children’s Author Award; Kaho’olawe was named the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature Pasifika Picture Book Winner; The Red Car to Hollywood was named the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature Young Adult Winner; Sometimes the Girl was named a Stonewall Honor Book for Young Adult Literature; I’m a Dumbo Octopus: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods was named a Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Outstanding Comics Award Honor Book in the children’s nonfiction category; and Clack, Clack! Smack!: A Cherokee Stickball Story produced by Live Oak Media won the Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children. View →
Social Studies Roundup: Exploring History, Culture, and Society
What can a sewer system, a pair of shoes, or a fireworks display tell us about history and culture? This Social Studies roundup highlights books that uncover surprising stories and deeper meaning behind everyday topics, global events, and human experiences. Single Titles Series Looking for More Social Studies Reads? These featured titles offer just a […] View →
Join Us for Fiction February
This February, fiction takes center stage. Fiction February is back with engaging stories, creative resources, and opportunities to celebrate reading all month long. Here’s what’s in store and how you can join. Sign up now for Fiction February, or read on for more information! What Is Fiction February? Fiction February is a monthlong celebration of […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Women’s History Month Books for Every Reader
Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to highlight the stories, achievements, and voices of women who have shaped history and continue to influence the world today. This Librarian Prep Post brings together books that support thoughtful collection development and helps you plan meaningful displays, programming, and instruction for readers of all ages. Build Your Own […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: January New Releases
Help children and young adults get started on their New Year reading resolutions with these new titles! New in Picture Books Who Will Rule the Trees? authored by Eric A. Kimmel and illustrated by Alette Straathof When God appoints leaders for all creatures, the trees seek a ruler too. The humble olive tree stands out […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Build a Thoughtful Black History Month Collection
February is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to refresh your Black History Month booklists. We’ve curated a range of new and essential titles to help you plan engaging displays and instruction for readers of all ages. Looking for more titles to read during Black History Month? Check out other blog post […] View →
Starstruck: 2025 in Review
Looking back, Lerner has seen some amazing years publishing exceptional fiction and nonfiction for K–12 readers. But 2025 has been a year unlike any we’ve seen! Our titles earned an extraordinary 57 starred reviews, and our distribution partners earned another 8. Explore the celebrated picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, graphic novels, and […] View →
Clues, Codes, and Twists: Must-Read Mysteries for Every Age
There’s nothing like a good mystery to draw readers in! From puzzling clues to unexpected twists, these books give detectives of every age plenty to investigate. Explore our favorite mystery titles and series that keep readers turning pages and racing to crack the case. View →
Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum
A Groundbreaking K–5 Literacy Curriculum Featuring Award-Winning Books That Inspire, Engage, and Transform Learning View →
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Books to Brighten Every Reader’s Season
Not sure where to start your holiday shopping? We’ve curated our favorite books of 2025 to help you discover great gifts for readers of all ages and interests. View →
Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin
Revolutions are made out of love for people and for place. This was a core belief of activists and married couple James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs. In the new picture book biography, Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs, inspiring poems and bold art introduce young readers to […] View →
Lullabies for the Insomniacs: An Interview with Author Ella Grace Foutz
In Lullabies for the Insomniacs: A Memoir in Verse, Ella Grace Foutz weaves an intimate and gripping chronicle of her experience with mental illness. Amidst the turbulence of manic and depressive episodes, often accompanied by insomnia, she relentlessly pursues stability and self-understanding. Balancing poignancy with moments of levity, Foutz invites the reader along for her […] View →
The Writing Room: An Interview with Author Marcia Argueta Mickelson
The Writing Room is a slice-of-life coming-of-age story that gracefully addresses larger themes of immigration, economic disparity, and familial struggles. Immediately after high school graduation, eighteen-year-old Maya is kicked out of her wealthy dad’s NYC home. She struggles to find her footing until she gets access to a “writing room,” a shared workspace where she […] View →
Early Literacy Roundup: Series That Build Strong Reading Foundations
Librarians and educators know that strong early literacy skills are key to later academic success. These fall series from Lerner Books make it easy to engage young readers with approachable text, visual support, and age-appropriate topics that build comprehension and confidence, one book at a time. Grow Your Early Literacy Collection Browse our full range […] View →
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 →