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Sports Series Fall Roundup: New Titles to Engage Young Readers
This season’s sports roundup features exciting new nonfiction series designed to captivate young readers. From early elementary introductions to favorite teams and sports to upper elementary matchups and pro league highlights, these titles bring real-world relevance to your shelves while encouraging independent reading. See the Full Lineup of Sports Series Add more all-star reads to […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: August New Releases
The school year is about to begin! Welcome students back to the classroom with these fiction and nonfiction August releases. New Board Books Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah by Sarah Aroeste and illustrated by Maria Mola A little girl and her Sephardic Jewish family joyfully greet the Jewish New Year. “When leaves begin falling, the shofar […] View →
Ivy Newt: An Interview with Derek Keilty
Meet the mind behind Ivy Newt in Miracula, a whimsical new chapter book series blending humor, adventure, and heart. Ivy Newt, a young witch, and her shape-shifting friend, Tom, find themselves caught up in perilous adventures, but they always end up making friends, helping others, and defeating bullies. The fast-paced plot gallops along with lots […] View →
Jane Austen for All Ages
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birthday with books inspired by her, her writing, and her life! Mr. Darcy by Alex Field and illustrated by Peter Carnavas Mr. Darcy is a rather reserved and gentle duck, with all the qualities of an English aristocrat. He likes to tip his hat and say “Good Morning” […] View →
ALA 2025: The Greatest Hits
The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition is a time for joy, learning, and community building. This year’s conference in Philadelphia was no different. Librarians, authors, and publishers from across the globe flocked to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to connect with their peers and share books, programs, and so much more. Lerner was eager to join […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services to Distribute Cicada Books
Lerner Publisher Services, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, today announced a new partnership with Cicada Books to be their exclusive distributor in the US and Canada beginning January 2026. View →
Librarian Prep Post: Honor Hispanic Voices in Your Classroom or Library
Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner—running from September 15 to October 15—and now is the perfect time to prep your shelves and displays. We’ve gathered a range of titles that highlight Latinx voices, celebrate cultural contributions, and spark meaningful conversations in the classroom and library. More Stories, More Voices Explore our previous Hispanic […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: July New Releases
Summer is in full swing and we have a brand new picture book to share with you! Discover an unconventional love story written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators. The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate, 2nd Edition by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Miho […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Quarto Library, Lorimer Children and Teens, Red Chair Press, Beetle Books
For the final round-up of Spring 2025, keep scrolling for this season’s releases from Quarto Library, Lorimer Children and Teens, Red Chair Press, and Beetle Books. From must-have manga to middle grade adventures, early reader series, and high/low YA romances, these tremendous reads belong on every shelf. Gunhild Volume 1: The New God, published for […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: New Frontier, Planting People Growing Justice, Page Education, Flying Start Books, Knowledge Books, We Do Listen
From adventurous and thoughtful picture books to trailblazing biographies and decodable readers, this round-up has something for everyone. Check out these Spring 2025 new releases from New Frontier Publishing, Planting People Growing Justice Press, Page Education Foundation, Knowledge Books, and We Do Listen Foundation. Let’s Go on a Bicycle Newest title in the Let’s Go! […] View →
YA Nonfiction Roundup: Real Stories. Big Ideas.
The YA nonfiction genre can offer powerful ways for teens to connect with the world around them. These titles bring real voices, real stories, and real issues to the forefront—ideal for sparking critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful discussion. Single Titles Series Explore the Full Collection Want more? Head to our site to explore the full […] View →
YA Fiction Roundup: Teen Reads to Recommend
Looking for what’s new in YA? These fiction titles (plus a few you may have missed) deliver the heart, drama, and voice today’s teen readers crave. Single Titles Series Browse More YA Fiction This roundup is just the beginning! Head over to our website to discover even more YA fiction—new releases, fan favorites, and everything […] View →
Watching and Waiting: An Interview with Author Sara Levine
Sometimes the most amazing experiences are born from patience. In the new nonfiction book Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries, author Sara Levine shares what young readers should do if they find eggs, egg cases, or galls when exploring the outdoors. Simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to practice observational science […] View →
New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend
These new titles are ready for storytime shelves and classroom collections. Full of heart, humor, and kid appeal, they’re the kind of books young readers will revisit—and you will love to recommend. Fall in Love with Even More Picture Books Don’t miss what’s coming next! Check out our full list of picture books, including fresh […] View →
Summer Stars Showdown: Top Titles from 2025 So Far
After several spring showers, the skies have cleared and now we’re seeing stars! Today we celebrate the titles that have received that special recognition from journals via starred reviews. From young adult historical fiction to picture book biographies, these amazing titles stand out from the crowd. Lerner Publishing Group Stars Picture Books And, Too, the […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Back-to-School Book Picks for Your Future Self
We won’t say “back to school” too loudly just yet. But if you’re the type who likes to ease into planning or just wants to feel ahead of the game, we’ve rounded up some amazing books to help you start the year with purpose, connection, and maybe even a little fun. Titles Series Explore More […] View →
Spring Sesame Street® Roundup
Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a collection of brand-new Sesame Street® books! From lessons in environmental awareness to self-care, this roundup is bursting with engaging reads that encourage kids to think, feel, and take action in ways that make the world a better place. Read on and […] View →
Speaking on Climate: An Interview with Author Rune Kier Nielsen
The climate crisis won’t wait—are you eager to speak up and inspire change? Speaking on Climate is a rousing guide that breaks down the common pitfalls of climate rhetoric and how you can avoid them through creating effective speeches that will motivate audiences to make meaningful change. Today author Rune Kier Nielson joins us to […] View →
Sometimes the Girl: An Interview with Jennifer Mason-Black
What do relationships, art, and the truth have in common? Sometimes they are messy. Eighteen-year-old Holi learns this firsthand in Sometimes the Girl when she gets a short-term job sorting through the attic of an acclaimed elderly author. There in the attic, Holi discovers secrets that change the way she sees her own life and […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Magination Press, Walker Books Australia, Lantana Publishing
This round up has a lot of variety–from self-help picture books and meditative nature guides to charming tales of penguins and rhinos, fractured fairy tales, bat mitzvah woes, and Kenyan mythology. ICYMI, here are the Spring 2025 release from Lerner Publisher Services’ publishing partners Magination Press (new to LPS this season!), Walker Books Australia, and […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Andersen Press, Scallywag Press, Intergalactic Afikoman, Creston Books
It’s a picture book party on the blog today! In this round up of Spring 2025 titles from some of our distinguished publishing partners, you’ll find stories that offer cautionary tales of technology, encourage young readers to be themselves, explore history from new perspectives, and are just plain fun. Enjoy these new releases from Andersen […] View →
Tried and true—and translated
When we publish books in translation, we can choose books that we already know children love. We’ve seen how they are enjoyed in their original language and watched them travel through other countries and cultures. Susanne Strasser creates board books with a snowballing narrative that are popular with children from Brazil to Vietnam as well […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Cheriton, Hungry Tomato, Ruby Tuesday
If your shelves need a series nonfiction update, you’ve come to the right place. This list is packed full of STEM topics for elementary through upper grades, covering everything from outer space and high-tech inventions to the animal kingdom and plant life. Enjoy perusing these Spring 2025 releases from several of our esteemed publishing partners: […] View →
Partnering to Build Inclusive School Communities: Lerner + AmazeWorks
We’re proud to partner with AmazeWorks, an organization committed to the power of belonging. Together, we’ve created the Friendship Across Differences Kit—a thoughtfully curated book set featuring five powerful stories and an easy-to-use curriculum designed to help students form friendships across cultural, racial, and religious differences. With this kit, educators can: Books Included: The Rabbi […] View →