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Stokes: An Interview with Authors Ty Chapman and John Coy
He shoots! He scores! Maurice Stokes was 6’7″ and could play offense and defense like no one else his size in the NBA in 1958. After experiencing a career-ending injury during a game, other players rallied to support him. Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA’s First Black Superstar is the first picture book to […] View →
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: An Interview with Author Yangsook Choi
There’s nothing more delicious than a good mystery! And Keo’s grandmother reveals the best treasure in Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery by Yangsook Choi. In this heartwarming picture book, Keo’s halmoni unexpectedly comes to visit and digs a hole in the backyard. He’s not sure what’s going on, but he’s going to find out! […] View →
Lerner Publishing Group Publicist Megan Ciskowski Named PW Star Watch Honoree for 2024
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Librarian Prep Post: Native American Indian Heritage Month
November is Native American Indian Heritage Month, a great time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples. To mark the occasion, we’ve gathered some inspiring books for young readers featuring incredible Native American figures like Jim Thorpe, the world’s greatest athlete, and Mary Golda Ross, a trailblazing aerospace engineer. These titles and series […] View →
I Fuel: An Interview with Author Kelly Rice Schmitt
Follow the production of fuel from the first formation of oil to the refining process and beyond in I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World by Kelly Rice Schmitt and illustrated by Jam Dong. This fun and fact-filled picture book shares the story of where fuel comes from, how we use it, and how […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: October New Releases
Trick or treat! Just kidding, these are just treats. Check out the October new releases from Lerner. New in Board Books Hanukkah Hippity-Hop by Barbara Kimmel and illustrated by Ana Zurita It’s time to celebrate—and get your wiggles out—by doing the Hanukkah Hippity-Hop! March like a Maccabee and stomp your feet, then shake like the […] View →
Everyone Makes Mistakes in the New Picture Book Poetry Anthology The Mistakes That Made Us from Irene Latham and Charles Waters and Illustrated by Mercè López
This October, Carolrhoda Books presents The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets selected by award-winning authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters and illustrated by Mercè López. In this beautiful collection, twenty brave poets share real-life blunders they made as young people and reveal how they learned from them. View →
New in Spanish: Fiction, Nonfiction, and More!
Discover the latest additions to our Spanish-language collection! Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and homes, this newest collection invites readers to explore diverse perspectives, gain knowledge, and enjoy the experience of reading in Spanish. Check out our new and upcoming titles, and get ready to add them to your very own collection! New In Spanish Titles […] View →
We Shall Not Be Denied: Preparing the Voters of the Future
The U.S. elections are swiftly approaching and voting remains a powerful way citizens can create change in democratic societies. We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America offers a chronological look at who could vote and who could not throughout US history. When one citizen is denied their right […] View →
STOKES by Ty Chapman and John Coy and Illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre Squares Up to the Story of the NBA’s First Black Superstar
There’s nothing but net in Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA’s First Black Superstar, a new picture book biography from Millbrook Press™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™. Written by Ty Chapman and John Coy and illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre, Stokes tells the story of the NBA’s first Black superstar, Maurice Stokes, who broke the mold for NBA players in the 1950s. View →
The Remarkables: A Book Launch
Do you remember those friends who had some sort of special trick? Maybe they were double-jointed. Or maybe they could touch their nose with their tongue. Well the children in The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I’ve Met — So Far! by Clotilde Perrin might have them all beat! In this one-of-a-kind picture book, we […] View →
They Thought They Buried Us: An Interview with Author NoNieqa Ramos
In They Thought They Buried Us Yuiza knows every horror movie trope and plotline. But when they receive a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school they must uncover the school’s sinister secrets and try to get out alive. Today author NoNieqa Ramos joins us to discuss the first spark of this story, genre fiction, and […] View →
Designing the “We Are Stronger Than Censorship” Logo
Hello! My name is Jon Fischer, and I am the designer of the “We Are Stronger Than Censorship” logo. My fascination with logos probably started when I was around 7 or 8, as I would find myself trying to draw and duplicate my favorite sports logos and uniforms. To this day, designing a logo is […] View →
Introducing Walker Books Australia!
Lerner Publisher Services is proud to announce its newest publisher partner—Walker Books Australia! Walker Books Australia, based in Sydney, Australia, has been producing award-winning books for decades. Don’t miss these 6 new single titles, with many more exceptional picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels to come in the future! Color Makes the World […] View →
Lerner Publishing Group Joins A New Offense Against Book Bans
Lerner Publishing Group has joined the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign to fight back against efforts to restrict the availability of books featuring Black, Queer, and other under-represented characters, themes, and history which are at an all-time high. View →
Explore the Wild with Our Nature Roundup
In this post, we’ll be showcasing some of the most engaging titles and series from our Nature Roundup. From thrilling animal showdowns in Predator vs. Prey to the fascinating lives of horses, sharks and more, these titles will captivate readers of all ages. Discover more about these exciting series and titles below! Starlight Symphony Interest […] View →
Rats to the Rescue: An Interview with Author Scott Riley and Illustrator Huy Voun Lee
Sometimes heroes come in the smallest packages! In Rats to the Rescue: The Unlikely Heroes Making Cambodia Safe discover how how human deminers are working with specially trained HeroRATs to locate landmines and make Cambodia safe for everyone. Today author Scott Riley and illustrator Huy Voun Lee join us to share their creative processes, their […] View →
Librarian Prep Post: Queer History Month
October is Queer History Month, a time to celebrate the stories, struggles, and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. This month provides librarians and teachers an opportunity to expand upon their collections, highlight diverse voices, and foster a welcoming environment for all students. In this post, we’ll share book recommendations that honor LGBTQIA+ history and role […] View →
Bear’s Big Idea: An Interview with Author Sandra Nickel
The creators of Big Bear and Little Fish return for another sweet story of friendship and adventure. In Bear’s Big Idea Fish always has great ideas for what to do. Now it’s Bear’s turn and she promises to have a brand new BIG idea…if only she can find out where ideas come from. Today author […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: September New Releases
Time to turn a new page with these book birthdays! Check out these spectacular September releases! New in Board Books Good Night, Belly Button by Lucie Brunellière Each page turn of this novelty board book lifts the covers higher—good night toes, little knees, belly button, nose—until the baby is tucked up fast asleep under the […] View →
Lerner Publishing Group Acquires Sundance Newbridge
Sundance Newbridge Employees and More Than 3,600 Sundance Newbridge Books Find a New Home at Lerner Publishing Group View →
Meet the Publisher: Scallywag Press
It’s been one full year since Scallywag Press joined the ranks of Lerner Publisher Services, and they feel like family already. In case you missed the blog post last year that introduced Scallywag as an LPS publishing partner, enjoy this interview with Scallywag’s founder and publisher Sarah Pakenham. What is Scallywag Press? We are a […] View →
Decodable Books: Essential for Early Literacy
Decodable Books: Essential for Early Literacy View →
Building Financial Foundations for Every Age
Understanding how to manage money is a crucial life skill that can set young people on the path to financial success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essentials of youth finance, offering valuable insights tailored for different age groups. From learning the basics of budgeting and saving with Money and You! to diving into […] View →