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Activity Books Young Readers Will Love
Take a deep dive into sound and word formation with the Phonics Fun Activity Book and Words Are CATegorical ® Activity Book! Designed to help early learners discover and practice different kinds of sounds and words, these workbooks feature fun and accessible activities by award-winning children’s author Brian Cleary. Phonics Fun Activity Book: Reading and […] The post Activity Books Young Readers Will Love appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
New Pull Ahead Readers Fiction and Nonfiction Paired Series
Pull Ahead Readers are sets of thematically linked fiction and nonfiction series that help in building early literacy skills. Simple text patterns support emergent readers as they build their recognition of high-frequency sight words. Nonfiction titles are illustrated with colorful photos, and the fiction titles showcase charming illustrations. Both photos and illustrations are carefully matched […] The post New Pull Ahead Readers Fiction and Nonfiction Paired Series appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Introducing the New and Improved Lerner Digital Platform!
This August, we launched our new and improved Lerner Digital platform! With a refreshed modern design and enhanced functionality, the upgraded platform will make accessing your library of digital books a better experience. Keep reading to see what enhancements are available! Access All user access in the browser remains the same—no changes to your credentials, […] The post Introducing the New and Improved Lerner Digital Platform! appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Lerner Digital™ Is Getting an Upgrade! Updates to Digital Platform Increase Speed and Enhance Usability
Lerner Publishing Group™, one of the nation’s largest independent children’s book publishers, announced today that the Lerner Digital™ book platform has been improved with a more modern and easy-to-use interface. Current Lerner Digital™ customers will see the improvements right away and will not need to make any changes to access their books. All user access—including credentials, authenticated URLs, and MARC records—will remain the same.
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Welcome to the Table: Meeting the creators of BRAIDING SWEETGRASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
by Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist While writing can be a lonely process, it takes a community to make a book ready for a new audience. This was the case with Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Each step in adaptation process informed the next, building a continuity […] The post Welcome to the Table: Meeting the creators of BRAIDING SWEETGRASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
History in Pictures: The New Series Bringing History to Life
In the new History in Pictures series, readers will take a close look at the past. These books go beyond the basics and inform readers how historical events relate to social justice issues today. As part of the Read Woke™ Books collection, these titles were created in partnership with the Read Woke librarian, Cicely Lewis. […] The post History in Pictures: The New Series Bringing History to Life appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Get Ready to Read for a Better World
Are you in need of solid nonfiction content that is accessible for beginning readers? Look no further than our Read for a Better World books. This brand was designed specifically with first grade learners in mind. Readers will be drawn in by the attractive design and photos that reflect the diversity of our world, while […] The post Get Ready to Read for a Better World appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Books provide the perfect gateway to conversations that educate and empower students for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15. From picture books and biographies to YA fiction, you’ll find great reads for everyone on your radar below. Picture Books Hair Story Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3 Reading Level: […] The post Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Classroom Book-a-Day Recommendations
“Reading aloud and talking about what we’re reading sharpens children’s brains. It helps develop their ability to concentrate at length, to solve problems logically, and to express themselves more easily and clearly.” Mem Fox Here are Some Read-Aloud Book Suggestions to Get You Started: The post Classroom Book-a-Day Recommendations appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
We’re Turning September into STEM-tember!
This September we’re celebrating books that highlight science, math, and real-world problem solving! When you sign up to participate you’ll receive free STEM and STEAM author videos and activities that will electrify lesson plans. We’ll send an email each week in September with links to videos and activities. Make it an exciting STEM-tember and click […] The post We’re Turning September into STEM-tember! appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Be a Bridge: An Interview with Authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters
Inclusivity, respect, and connection: these are the keys to a positive environment and healthy relationships. The brand new picture book Be a Bridge uses upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students to help bring young readers together. Acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters use this book to bring key […] The post Be a Bridge: An Interview with Authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Happy Book Birthday: New Picture Books, Paperbacks, Nonfiction, and Series
Check out August new releases from Lerner Publishing Group! Picture Books Be a Bridge by Irene Latham and Charles Waters and illus. by Nabila Adani Upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students help readers take action to foster inclusivity, respect, and connection. A Page Plus QR code includes a Bridge […] The post Happy Book Birthday: New Picture Books, Paperbacks, Nonfiction, and Series appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Young Adult Nonfiction Round-Up
Nonfiction for middle and high school readers serves an important purpose in challenging, informing, and equipping our leaders of tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to expand your YA nonfiction collection or to fill specific gaps, we’ve got superb options for you below. Read on for a star-studded list of titles from Spring 2022, followed by an […] The post Young Adult Nonfiction Round-Up appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
5 Kinds of Nonfiction – Evaluate Your Collection
Assess Your Collection with the 5 Kinds of Nonfiction Since so many of you take time over the summer to evaluate and update your collections to make sure they will best serve your students, we wanted to remind you of the 5 Kinds of Nonfiction classification system, created by author Melissa Stewart. The 5 Kinds […] The post 5 Kinds of Nonfiction – Evaluate Your Collection appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Literacy + STEM = A Perfect Pairing
Spark curiosity, creativity, and joyful reading with STEM Text Sets. The post Literacy + STEM = A Perfect Pairing appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Graphic Novels Belong in the Classroom!
Graphic novels offer tremendous opportunities for building and practicing literacy skills. Gone (mostly) are the days when they were considered “not real books.” Are you using graphic novels to their full potential in your classroom? Lerner recently had the privilege of hosting a powerhouse panel of experts—Betsy Bird, Shveta Miller, Susannah Richards, and Ted Anderson—on […] The post Graphic Novels Belong in the Classroom! appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Participating in #ClassroomBookaDay? Get Read-Aloud Suggestions
Do you have the goal to read aloud a picture book every day of the school year? Whether you’re experienced or new to this amazing challenge, Lerner has resources you don’t want to miss. We’ve got a list of incredible picture books to delight readers of all ages and interests. We’re also sharing ideas for themes, […] The post Participating in #ClassroomBookaDay? Get Read-Aloud Suggestions appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Back-to-School Roundup
Every student deserves to start a new school year with confidence, and what better way to help kids prepare for the leap from summer to school than . . . you guessed it—books! Common themes in many of the books below are inclusivity and how to be a good friend, particularly to those who are […] The post Back-to-School Roundup appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Fall Picture Book Preview
Keep an eye out for these highly anticipated titles! We’re excited to launch some really beautiful picture books into the world this fall. From fictional stories of unlikely friendships to true tales of heroism and upbeat calls to inclusivity, there are inspiring pages here for every reader. Take a look at our upcoming fall picture […] The post Fall Picture Book Preview appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Heat-Beating Sports Titles
Fun and Important Reads for Summer Days If you’ve never been to Minnesota in the summer, you might be surprised to learn that our frozen tundra actually experiences 100+ degree weather sometimes! So while we make sure to stay hydrated as it heats up here, we also need air conditioned breaks to read about the […] The post Heat-Beating Sports Titles appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Does Back Matter Matter? A Peek at New Picture Books and their Back Matter
Does back matter . . . matter? If you’re reading our blog, you probably already know that yes, of course it does! Who doesn’t love a good context-exploring author’s note, an events-organizing timeline, or a pronunciation guide that helps make sure you’re not butchering unfamiliar terms? Back matter can be useful for the curious adult […] The post Does Back Matter Matter? A Peek at New Picture Books and their Back Matter appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Visit Lerner at ALA Annual!
By Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist After a long period of virtual events, educators and publishers from around the nation will gather in Washington, DC for this year’s ALA Annual. We want to see you at the Lerner booth 1307! Come meet some of our authors and illustrators, learn about our upcoming titles, and grab some […] The post Visit Lerner at ALA Annual! appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Try Lerner Audiobooks for Free this Summer
School’s out for the summer! If you’re a school librarian that means you might (finally) have a moment to catch up on cataloging, weeding, or taking time to explore books and releases you might have missed during the busy school year. And with students gone, it’s the perfect time to test drive audiobooks! This summer […] The post Try Lerner Audiobooks for Free this Summer appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
A Summer for Sweetgrass
by Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist In 2013, Milkweed editions published Braiding Sweetgrass by Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer. Since that time, the book has become a New York Times Bestseller and continues to earn recognition in both the literary and science fields. This November, Zest Books ™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, will release […] The post A Summer for Sweetgrass appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →