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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 →
Happy Book Birthday: New in Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, and Picture Books
New in Fiction ★ All the Things We Never Said by Yasmin Rahman Sixteen-year-old Mehreen is overwhelmed by her anxiety and depression, and she doesn’t believe anyone in her life will understand if she tries to talk about it. She’s been thinking about suicide for a while when she discovers a website called MementoMori.com. The […] View →
Cast Off on a Container Ship's Voyage Through the Ocean in the New Picture Book I Ship by Kelly Rice Schmitt and Illustrated by Jam Dong
If you’ve ever wondered where various items in your home come from, look no further than I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey published by Millbrook Press™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™. Told from the perspective of a cheery container ship, this new picture book from author Kelly Rice Schmitt and illustrated by Jam Dong follows the vessel’s valuable mission around the world.
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Meet the Publisher: Lorimer Children and Teens
Allow us to introduce you to Lorimer Children and Teens, a Canadian publisher who specializes in creating diverse books for reluctant and striving readers. Read on to learn more about Lorimer’s publishing program and unique vision to “get kids reading!” What is Lorimer Children and Teens? We’re a small publisher with over 500 in print […] View →
Lifting Diverse Voices – Free Webinar
Are your teen readers interested in social justice? Are they connecting to the nonfiction content they’re reading? Join moderator Cicely Lewis and authors Talia Aikens-Nuñez, Lars Ortiz, and Dr. Artika Tyner as they discuss three fascinating YA books featuring authentic voices and hidden figures in history, which are sure to inspire discussion and action. Read […] View →
Night and Dana: An Interview with Author Anya Davidson
Climate change, film, and coming-of-age: the new graphic novel Night and Dana pulls no punches. When special-effects obsessives Dana and Lily begin work on an eco-horror movie, tempers flare. But as everything starts going up in flames, Dana begins to forge her voice as a climate activist. Author and artist Anya Davidson joins us today […] View →
Gallows Hill: An Interview with Author Lois Ruby
Panic spreads as quickly as the rumors in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 when members of the community are accused of witchcraft Puritan Patience and Quaker Thomas are caught up in this climate of fear, but both begin to question their faiths and fight to protect their families. Gallows Hill takes a realistic, psychologically astute approach to […] View →
Weed: An Interview with Author Caitlin Donohue
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas is a wide-reaching and inclusive collection of interviews which will satisfy young adult readers curious in the unique plant’s history and future. Culture writer and journalist Caitlin Donohue joins us today to discuss why a book like this is so important and what she hopes young readers will find […] View →
Lerner’s Book Résumés: Support and Insight for Banned Books Week
Mark your calendars for Banned Books Week October 1-7! Since 1982, the international book community has joined in this annual celebration of the freedom to read. And this year, it is especially significant. The attack on literature in the U.S. is intensifying as many states have enacted or drafted legislation to control access to books […] View →
The Beasts in Your Brain: An Interview with Illustrator Harshad Marathe
The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression by Katherine Speller is a clever, approachable, and empathetic read for young adults and their loved ones. Each chapter reminds readers that they are not alone in their feelings, teaches them the science of mental illness, and empowers them to quell the brain […] View →
A Pocketful of Stars: An Interview with Author Aisha Bushby
Heartfelt and magical, A Pocketful of Stars follows Safiya who has never seen eye-to-eye with her mother. When her mother falls into a coma, Safiya comes to terms with their complicated relationship and discovers more about herself through dreams that transport her to her mother’s childhood in Kuwait. Author Aisha Bushby joins us on the […] View →
Spooky Books from Lerner
It’s the season of monsters and haunted houses. Soon, people will begin planning scary costumes and stocking up on candy corn. Neighborhoods will be decorated with dancing skeletons, glowing tombstones, and thick spiderwebs. Stores will be filled with containers of fake blood, palates of zombie makeup, and collections of heavy pumpkins. As you’re cutting eyeholes […] View →
Celebrate a New Sesame Street Friend with My Friend Julia: A Sesame Street® Book about Autism by Jennifer Cook
This September, Lerner Publications™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™, presents My Friend Julia: A Sesame Street® Book about Autism by Netflix consultant and award-winning international speaker Jennifer Cook. This colorful and compassionate title introduces an autistic girl named Julia and shows how all children — autistic and neurotypical alike — are amazing in their own ways. View →
The Knight of Little Import: An Interview with Creator Hannah Batsel
Hear ye, hear ye! The new picture book The Knight of Little Import is out in all bookstores now! Young knight Charlie lives in the town of Little Import where nothing exciting ever happens. Until . . . she discovers there are monsters all around, and only she knows what to do to help her […] View →
Happy Book Birthday: New in Nonfiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Board Books, and Paperback
September is bringing loads of new books from Lerner! From YA nonfiction to board books, we are releasing a variety of fantastic reads. Check out our new titles below. New in Nonfiction Smashing Stigma: Dismantling Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination by Connie Goldsmith Stigma is everywhere, from mistrust of unhoused people to discrimination based on weight. […] View →