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Teen Innovators: An Interview with Author Fred Estes
“When will I ever use this?” Every STEM teacher has heard this question before and will likely hear it again. Answer your students with Teen Innovators: Nine Young People Engineering a Better World with Creative Inventions. This new nonfiction profiles nine YA innovators who discovered a problem, conducted research, and used STEM to solve the […] The post Teen Innovators: An Interview with Author Fred Estes appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Book an Adventure with Lerner: Animals!
Learn about animals from around the world! Predators, Pangolins, and and more! The post Book an Adventure with Lerner: Animals! appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Unretouchable: An Interview with Author Sofia Szamosi
In the new YA graphic novel by debut author Sofia Szamosi, readers follow Olive as she spends the summer before art school at a coveted internship helping one of the fashion industry’s elite digital-imaging specialists. After a glamourous New York photoshoot, she learns that taking pictures is only the first step andis thrown into the […] The post Unretouchable: An Interview with Author Sofia Szamosi appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Stand with the Banned: Observing Banned Books Week
September 18-24, 2022 marks Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read. Recent years have seen a significant rise in the number of book bans and challenges in both school and public libraries in the United States. In support of access to books, we’ve previously compiled a list of resources to combat […] The post Stand with the Banned: Observing Banned Books Week appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Celebrated Authors Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy, with Acclaimed Illustrator Dion MBD, Collaborate to Explore Diverse Identities in a Single Poetic Work
MINNEAPOLIS, MN— This October, Carolrhoda Books®, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™, presents Where We Come From, a unique and powerful collaboration between four renowned authors who lyrically explore the elements that shape who they are. Award-winning authors Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy weave together their individual stories to explore place, ancestors, movement, struggle, determination, and hope. Richly layered illustrations from artist Dion MBD connect past and present, making for an accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity. View →
Turning Heads with TeenTober
By Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist What do young adults get really excited about? Art, music, cosplay? The library is the perfect place to introduce teens to their next great love. In 2020, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) launched the TeenTober™ program to replace the Teen Read Week™ and Teen Tech Week™ events. Held […] The post Turning Heads with TeenTober appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
Big Bear and Little Fish: An Interview with Author Sandra Nickel
Big Bear and Little Fish is a sweet story of unexpected friendship between Bear (who is very big!) and Fish (who is very little!), told in accessible prose that’s just right for beginning readers. Today on the Lerner blog, author Sandra Nickel joins us to discuss influential books, the emotive illustrations, and who she relates […] The post Big Bear and Little Fish: An Interview with Author Sandra Nickel appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: NEW PICTURE BOOKS, PAPERBACKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, YA, MIDDLE GRADE, AND NONFICTION
by Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist Check out September new releases from Lerner Publishing Group! Picture Books Big Bear and Little Fish by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Il Sung Na At the carnival, Bear wants a teddy bear. And not just any teddy bear—she wants the biggest one of all. But instead she gets a […] The post HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: NEW PICTURE BOOKS, PAPERBACKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, YA, MIDDLE GRADE, AND NONFICTION appeared first on The Lerner Blog. View →
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 →