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Founded in 1959, Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independent children’s book publishers with more than 7,000 books in print. More genres.

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19/07/2024

What's that up ahead? More books! Take a look at the upcoming middle grade and YA novels from Carolrhoda Books and Carolrhoda Lab in this video preview:
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Join us to learn about our forthcoming middle grade and YA fiction from Lerner Publishing Group!Make a Little WaveWhen shy Savannah discovers her friend's fa...

17/07/2024

Get to know Ashley Granillo, author of CRUZITA AND THE MARIACHEROS, with this recorded introduction from TeachingBooks!

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16/07/2024

Don't forget to stop by Milkweed Books tomorrow at 5:30pm to hear author Kalia Yang read her latest two children's books! Snacks and book illustration activities will be provided for kids so bring the whole family.
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Please join Milkweed as we welcome Kao Kalia Yang to our bookstore for a reading of her two newest children’s books, Caged and The Rock in My Throat, and a discussion around her memoir, Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life.

12/07/2024

Tessie Prevost was one of the McDonogh 3 who first integrated New Orleans public schools and fiercely advocated for equality throughout her life. On Saturday July 6th, she passed away at age 69. Learn more about her story in this NPR article: https://okt.to/Jg0cnM

12/07/2024

The 2024 ALA Annual Conference was an absolute blast! Thank you to all the librarians and authors that made the experience magical.

Today on the Lerner blog we highlight some of our favorite moments from :
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From June 27th to July 2nd the San Diego Convention Center bustled with librarians, authors, and publishers from around the world as they attended the 2024 ALA Annual Conference. As soon as the Lib…

12/07/2024

Congratulations Dr. Kao Kalia Yang on receiving your honorary doctorate degree from Carleton College! Watch the full commencement ceremony here to listen to the inspirational speech: https://okt.to/3g5kAS

Carleton College Commencement 2024

11/07/2024

Shark Week definitely calls for a bigger library! Check out Sharks and Their Food Chains for a perfect read.
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10/07/2024

Get a head start on the upcoming school year and find the perfect series with this preview from Lerner Publications! Read about sports, baby animals, civics, and more.
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Join us to learn about our forthcoming educational books from Lerner Publishing Group!

09/07/2024

Join Kalia Yang on July 17th for a family event at Milkweed Books! There will be a reading, a discussion, snacks for kids, and book illustration activities so bring everyone along.
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27/06/2024

We can't wait to see Hanif Abdurraqib speak at 's Rally for the Right to Read tomorrow! Grab a sticker (or two) and tell us what we can do to support your .
Learn more about the event here: https://okt.to/eK0rUQ

26/06/2024

Stop by Lerner booth #1822 on Saturday and Sunday to meet our fantastic authors and receive a signed copy of their latest titles. Don't forget to grab some Lerner swag while you're at it!

25/06/2024

We are gearing up for , and we're especially excited to be attending the Rally for the Right to Read! We hope to see you there to support the Against Book Bans initiative.
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Rally for the Right to Read: Voters Unite Against Book Bans Friday, June 28, 2024 Reception: 7:00PM―8:00PM PT Program: 8:00PM―9:00PM PT The Rally for the Right to Read: Voters Unite Against Book Bans will highlight anti-censorship activities from around the nation and celebrate the 2024 recipien...

21/06/2024

"When I think about the scope of childrens’ Mexican American literature, I see an opportunity for us to heal our hearts and find ourselves." Read this amazing article from Ashley Granillo, hosted by Read Your World!

Stories of Language, Music, and Love, guest post from 2024 Platinum sponsor Publishing Group :

https://readyourworld.org/stories-of-language-music-and-love/

19/06/2024

What is Juneteenth? Find out in our blog post which highlights a few titles capturing the struggles and triumphs of this historic day. Featuring: "J Is for Juneteenth," "Juneteenth: A First Look," and "The Real History of Juneteenth."

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11/06/2024

"Graphic novels continue to be among the most popular titles in libraries." Publishers Weekly speaks to librarians and publishers on finding the comics readers love in the midst of intense censorship in this article:
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Ahead of this year's American Librarian Association conference, librarians are joining forces to seek out “the good stuff” to celebrate and sharing strategic practices to counter challenges leveraged increasingly at comics and graphic novels.

07/06/2024

"Lessons are more than projecting the anatomy of an academic essay on a slide or giving a simple formula for a thesis statement." Author Ashley Granillo shares her experience teaching writing with TeachingBooks!
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Ashley Granillo discusses sharing writing challenges with students.

06/06/2024

On June 6, 1944, a day known as D-Day, Allied forces undertook one of the most significant military operations in history. D-Day Invasion from our Heroes of World War II series brings this monumental event to life for young readers.

Perfect for Grades 3-6, this book details the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy. Their courageous actions marked a turning point in World War II.

Encourage your readers to explore this essential piece of history and honor the heroes of D-Day.

06/06/2024

Children’s author Katey Howes passed away suddenly on May 20th. Many Lerner employees had the privilege of working with Katey on her beautiful and inspiring picture books. She was an absolute treasure in every way and we will miss her deeply.

Our thoughts are with Katey's friends and family as they navigate this difficult time.

This obituary from Publishers Weekly tells more about Katey's life and work: https://okt.to/YbB4fH

05/06/2024

Many of our books are printed in Mankato, Minnesota. If you've ever been curious about how a book becomes a book...take a look!

04/06/2024

Congratulations Kar-Ben Publishing for a wonderful fifty years! And here's to many more!
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For 50 years, Kar-Ben Publishing has been creating quality Jewish children's literature. Authors and illustrators wish the imprint happy anniversary in this ...

03/06/2024

We welcome Pride Month, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQIA+ community! For librarians and educators seeking to enrich their collections and programs, we have curated an inspiring selection of titles showcasing LGBTQIA+ stories, histories, and rights.

Read more on The Lerner Blog!

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30/05/2024

Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, will be in Minnesota on October 5th to share his new live show, "The End is Nye" at the State Theatre. We're pleased to welcome him to Minneapolis where Lerner publishes the book CASTING SHADOWS and the "Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®" series.

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Scientist, comedian, author and inventor Bill Nye is scheduled to share his new live show, "The End is Nye," this fall in Minneapolis.

29/05/2024

ICYMI: Hotelitor is a one-of-a-kind luxury ship equipped with a hyperspace engine and single, double, and adjoining rooms. When an alien attack strands the craft in deep space, 18-year-old intern Anna Greene must save its guests from chaos.

Watch the official book trailer made by author and illustrator Josh Hicks!
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Hotelitor is the finest hospitality craft in its colony, equipped with jet feet, a hyperspace engine, and single, double, and adjoining rooms.When a giant al...

28/05/2024

Join the on June 6th for Empathy Day and !📚

28/05/2024

"Love fuels people to persist, to be kind, to be generous, to embrace each other’s differences, and to make it against all odds."

Check out this amazing interview with Jacqueline Chio-Lauri on her picture book MAMI KING! Hosted by Read Your World
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My Food Beginnings

Sponsored Guest post by Lerner Publishing Group, 2024 Platinum Sponsor Q: Your first two books are cookbooks. What made you veer off to picture book writing? A:The idea to write for a younger audience blossomed when I was invited to do a cooking demonstration at the 2019 Sharjah Children’s Reading...

24/05/2024

ICYMI: Check out the book trailer for THE LOST FOREST by Jennifer Swanson Books. This deep dive explores a sunken cypress forest that had been undisturbed in the Gulf of Mexico for fifty thousand years.
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Dive into the unexpected! Have you ever heard of an underwater forest? They are rare, but they exist. Ancient stumps stand tall in a secret location, hidden...

24/05/2024

Young people will face many challenges after the commencement speeches are done. Inspire them to try, try, and try again, despite the difficulties with the beautiful picture book TOUCH THE SKY by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic and illustrated by Chris Park!
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23/05/2024

Today on the Lerner blog, author Lyn Miller-Lachmann joins us to discuss her new YA in verse, EYES OPEN. Read to the end to download the free educator guide!
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Thoroughly researched and resonant with our own times, Eyes Open is a historical novel in verse which follows on young woman’s coming of age during the Salazar dictatorship in 1960s Portugal.…

17/05/2024

Welcome NoNieqa Ramos to the Virtual Book Tour on the TeachingBooks blog! https://forum.teachingbooks.net/2024/05/nonieqa-ramos-best-believe/ .ramos Lerner Publishing Group

15/05/2024

Learning a new skill can be challenging! in TOUCH THE SKY Vern learns how to swing from the precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen. Today on the Lerner blog author Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic shares how she learned to pump, her favorite childhood park, and more!
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Learning to pump on the swings is a rite of passage for many young children. In Touch the Sky Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. A chance encounter with prec…

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Many of our books are printed in Mankato, Minnesota. If you've ever been curious about how a book becomes a book...take a look! #publishing

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D.E.A.R. is celebrated April 12th, but here at Lerner, we drop everything and read...EVERY DAY! We love to share what we are reading. #DEAR #booksofinsta #reading #pigeons #books #read

No better way to get a lobster's attention! Better read HAIKU, EW! by @lynnbrunelle and illus by Julia Patton for the whole story! #poetry #ScienceforKids #fyp #HaikuEw #lobster

Koala poop might be exactly what a growing koala baby needs, but we'll stick with protein bars. Read more about the disgusting side of nature in Haiku, Ew! by @lynnbrunelle and illustrated by Julia Patton. #poetry #haiku #nonfictionforkids

We should probably be grateful... but right now we're just grossed out. Learn more in HAIKU, EW! by @lynnbrunelle and illustrated by Julia Patton. #poetry #nonfictionforkids #HaikuEw #scienceforkids

Herrings know how to keep a conversation interesting! Learn all about disgusting animal adaptations in HAIKU, EW! by @lynnbrunelle and illustrated by Julia Patton. #NationalPoetryMonth #HaikuEw #poetry #scienceforkids

What a gross sunscreen! #NationalPoetryMonth is coming and every young reader will love these icky haikus by @lynnbrunelle accompanied by #illustrations by Julia Patton. Catch us Friday for another animal introduction! #poetry #animals #scienceforkids

Have you ever heard of a surinam toad? Now you have! Listen to how the toad from HAIKU, EW! feels about her lot in life in her own words. Stay tuned for more animal introductions! @lynnbrunelle @julspatton #HaikuEw #poetry #animals #science

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Travis Kelce? Taylor Swift? We've got their stories! Check out our Lerner Sports, Gateway Biographies, and Alternator Books! #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #superbowl #LernerSports #GatewayBiographies #AlteratorBooks Learn More: Search Results - Products - Lerner Publishing Group (lernerbooks.com)

We are glad Elmo checked in with everyone! Join Elmo and his Sesame Street friends as they offer a positive introduction to key social-emotional concepts. Hands-on activities help kids model each topic, while simple text and a colorful design keep things engaging and fun. Available in English and Spanish! https://okt.to/7kMgSy #Elmo #SesameStreet #SELbooks #Caring

Kwanzaa's here & we're ready to celebrate with some excellent reads. Light up your holiday with remarkable stories about family fun, and all things Kwanzaa! In celebration, we wanted to spotlight some books that would be perfect for Kwanzaa. Check out "Kwanzaa Candles" by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and illustrated by Susana Gurrea "My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa" & "Kevin's Kwanzaa" by Lisa Bullard and illustrated by Constanza Basaluzzo . Share what books you may be reading in celebration! #holidaybooks #holidayseason #kwanzaa #FamilyFun

STRIKERS couldn't be more perfect for Sports Illustrated Kids! #hockey #graphicnovels #fyp #christmasgifts @kielphegley @ijotalot

The Spring 2024 Preview of books is here! We have titles to satisfy all of your educational needs with picture books, graphic novels, middle grade books, young adult novels, and nonfiction for all ages. Check out our videos on YouTube to get more information about each book that is coming soon! https://okt.to/SV6zY4 #spring2024 #ChildrensBooks #millbrookpress #graphicuniverse #carolrhodabooks #karbenbooks #zestbooks

November is Native American Heritage Month, and this Friday is Native American Heritage Day! We want to take some time to celebrate and appreciate, as well as make sure that readers are educated on the history, traditions, and stories of Native American people. Here are some great books to start with! Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Will Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt, Classified by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Natasha Donovan, and A River's Gift by Patricia Newman, illustrated by Natasha Donovan. Take it a step further and share some of your favorite books in honor of Native American Heritage!

We had so much fun yesterday at #NCTE23 with our authors! Today will be filled with more fun and more books. Stop by to chat and meet some of the best authors around! @authorlauragehl @artikatyner @lynmillerlachmann @loisrubybooks @teacher.lesley @patricianewmanbooks @sandranickelbooks @instachinz @foodformyfamily #books #conference #teachers #librarians #educators

Today author and artist Zack Soto joins us to share his inspiration for the Power Button series, the relationship between the characters, his artistic process, and more! Visit the Lerner Blog to read the full interview and an excerpt from this new graphic novel. https://okt.to/2OWdmr

It's Children's Book Week! A whole week dedicated to the wonderful world of children's literature. Throughout this week we will be inspiring readers to read books and spark change! We'll be taking you on a journey through the pages of our favorite children's books, and would love to hear what you may be reading in celebration of Children's Book Week! If you have a favorite, don't hesitate to comment below or tag us in a post or story. We want to make sure all readers can experience any and all amazing books! You can continue the fun by clicking the link below to explore other activities and resources for Children's Book Week! https://okt.to/yK3Uh5 #ReadBooksSparkChange

Children's Book Week starts next week on November 6th! What better way to celebrate than with read-aloud videos! Sign up for Nonfiction November where we'll be sharing read-aloud videos of our favorite nonfiction books—one for every school day in the month! What Is Nonfiction November? Throughout the month of November we'll be sharing read-aloud videos of our favorite nonfiction books—one for every school day in the month! The videos are yours to share with students and readers. What Will I Get? Participants will receive an email every Sunday in November with links to videos for every day that week. Videos will be available through December 1, 2023. How Do I Participate? Nonfiction November is free to join. Simply fill out the form on this page below to join the nonfiction celebration! Register for Nonfiction November! https://okt.to/QaduVX #ReadBooksSparkChange

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Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s publishers. For more than 50 years, we've created nonfiction and fiction books for pre-school to young adult readers and for libraries, classrooms, and homes across the country.