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Lerner Publishing Group Acquires Gecko Press
Gecko Press Associate Publisher and Nearly 200 Gecko Press Books Find a New Home at Lerner Publishing Group View →
Celebrating Innovation with the COVID-19 Vaccine’s Story
As we mark the anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s vital to look into the stories behind this groundbreaking achievement. In this post, we will explore several books illuminating the journey of vaccine research and its heroes. The books in our spotlight are informative and real eye-openers, showing the power of persistence and science. Perfect […] View →
The Denim Diaries: An Author Interview with Laurie Boyle Crompton
Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s was full of hilarity and heartbreak, and The Denim Diaries: A Memoir is here to share it all with you. From relationships and makeup to parental divorce and disordered eating, young adult author Laurie Boyle Crompton recounts her coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and her early twenties […] View →
Celebrate Mental Wellness Month
With the combined weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, societal changes, and everyday anxieties, it has become increasingly difficult to feel emotionally and psychologically content. Mental health is something that affects us all, regardless of age, gender, race, or experience. Books are a wonderful way to increase awareness and take the time to discuss mental wellness […] View →
The Ultimate Book Gift Guide for Every Reader on Your List
Books make the best gifts, combining ease of wrapping and mailing with the joy of bringing laughter and knowledge to others during the holiday season. Whether you’re seeking the perfect read for a teacher, a new parent, a beginning reader, or a teen who devours graphic novels, our curated list has something for everyone. Read […] View →
Celebrating a Season of Stories: Our Fall 2023 Fiction Round Up
Can you believe 2023 is almost over? We sure can’t! But what a year it’s been, especially with our fall lineup of fiction titles that gave us endless adventures. From a silly wolf in underpants, stories about summer adventures in space, and more diverse stories. Let’s rewind and relive these incredible stories as we bid […] View →
Meet the Publisher: Creston Books
Next up in our Meet the Publisher series, we are pleased to introduce you to Creston Books. Creston was founded in 2013 by Marissa Moss, who had a vision for giving diverse voices a place to shine in picture books. Enjoy this interview with Marissa. What is Creston Books? Creston Books was featured in The […] View →
Forsooth: An Author Interview with Jimmy Matejek-Morris
Sometimes you just know you’re destined for great things. In Forsooth thirteen-year-old theater kid Calvin knows he’s going to be a star. All he has to do is prove himself as an actor and fix the awkwardness with his friends that started after the play where he got stuck on a single line. But nothing’s […] View →
Join Us in Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Hour of Code!
We’re quickly approaching the holiday season – a perfect time to come together with friends, family, and all the people we care about. Bringing Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Hour of Code, the month of December gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate. Whether it’s with dinosaur Santa, Mrs. Maccabee’s sons, or coding memes, ring in […] View →
The First Invasion: An Interview with Author Zack Soto
What would you do if you found a strange tunnel in the woods behind your house? Investigate of course! In The First Invasion: Book 1 Cousins Truly and Kaz discover a hideout full of treasures and slip on wristbands that summon a space knight named Trinn Cyclo. And he arrives just in time to help […] View →
Humor and Heartbreak Lead to Self-Acceptance in Laurie Boyle Compton's Free Verse Memoir THE DENIM DIARIES
This November Zest Books™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™, releases The Denim Diaries: A Memoir. This poetic memoir traces Laurie Boyle Compton’s coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and New York City during the 1970s and 1980s. Combating family issues, relationship troubles, and body image insecurities, Laurie finds ways to love and accept herself. View →
Happy Book Birthday: New in Young Adult, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels, and Picture Books
As the leaves fall and the temperature drops, it’s a perfect time to add to your reading list! We’re releasing titles in multiple different genres that cover a wide range of topics from space adventures to mental health. Read on to see new books from Lerner this November! New in Young Adult Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó […] View →
Meet the Publisher: Ruby Tuesday Books
What is Ruby Tuesday Books? Ruby Tuesday is a nonfiction children’s publisher owned and run by best friends and business partners Ruth Owen and Shan White. At Ruby Tuesday our mission is simple – to publish beautiful and informative books that spark a love of reading and discovery. Read on to learn more about Ruby […] View →
Small Shoes, Great Strides: An Interview with Author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Many students know the story of Ruby Bridges, but how about the McDonogh Three? Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality tells the powerful true story of how Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost courageously integrated a New Orleans school on November 14, 1960. Today award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux […] View →
Social Studies Spotlight: Lerner’s All-Age Fall Collection
As the season shifts, Lerner Books proudly presents our newest Fall collection of social studies books. Crafted for readers of all ages, these selections offer a gateway into diverse cultures, histories, and societal narratives. Whether you’re an educator, student, or simply someone with a passion for understanding the world around us, these fall series and […] View →
Growing Literacy and Family Engagement: A Case Study
Superintendent Dr. Dana T. Bedden and his team inspired Centennial School District educators, families, and school board members to come together to select books for summer take-home kits, engaging families and students with literacy. Read on to see how they did it! Centennial School District (PA) wanted to use ESSER funds to support literacy and […] View →
Lerner Publisher Services Announces New Distribution Agreement with Flying Start Books
Lerner Publisher Services, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, today announced a new partnership with Flying Start Books to be their exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada beginning February 1, 2024. View →
All the Things We Never Said: An Interview with Author Yasmin Rahman
In All the Things We Never Said three girls with overwhelming depression meet through a website that binds them in a suicide pact. As they become friends, they realize their struggles aren’t insurmountable with the right support. But breaking the pact won’t be simple as the website continues to push them. Harrowing but deeply thoughtful […] View →
Lifting Diverse Voices: A Q&A with Authors Inspiring Discussion and Action with YA Nonfiction
On October 5th, we hosted the Lifting Diverse Voices webinar moderated by #ReadWoke founder and 2020 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year Cicely Lewis and featuring experts Talia Aikens-Nuñez, Lars Ortiz, and Dr. Artika Tyner. These three authors have all recently released Young Adult Nonfiction books that focus on prejudice, racism, and the ways […] View →
Strikers: An Interview with Author Kiel Phegley
The weather is turning colder and that mean’s hockey season has begun! Strikers: A Graphic Novel takes readers back to the season of 1986 in Flint, Michigan where one team of underdogs will learn how to stay on their skates when they only see Ls in the future. Even though they may not understand each […] View →
WHERE WE COME FROM by Celebrated Authors Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy, with Illustrations by Dion MBD, Named a 2023 White Raven Book
Lerner Publishing Group is pleased to announce that Where We Come From, written by acclaimed authors Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy, and illustrated by Dion MBD, has been included in the prestigious White Ravens 2023 catalogue. View →
Sensitive: An Interview with Author Sara Levine
Renowned for her acclaimed books on animals and the natural world, Sara Levine joins us to reveal the inspiration and journey behind her latest title, Sensitive. A touching tale of a young girl constantly criticized for her heightened emotions, this story serves as a beacon for those who’ve been chided for being “too sensitive.” Read […] View →
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month! Indigenous people are a vital part of the United States and have had a huge impact on the country. November is a perfect time to celebrate and appreciate this significance, as well as make sure that readers are educated on the history, traditions, and stories of Native American people. […] View →
I Ship: An Interview with Author Kelly Rice Schmitt
Cast off on a journey across the ocean with a container ship as a guide in the delightful picture book I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey by Kelly Rice Schmitt and illustrated by Jam Dong. The crew encounters a stuck ship in a canal, reroutes, and weathers a mighty storm, but they are determined […] View →