The Lerner Blog

Kiki and Me: An Interview with Leo Timmers

Award-winning creator Leo Timmers’s newest picture book, Kiki and Me, tells the story of an unforgettable friendship between a horse and her girl, exploring themes of companionship, growing up, and the passage of time. Through a unique blend of intimate black-and-white drawings and sweeping wordless color spreads, the book invites young readers to experience both […]Read more

An Astonishing Circle: An Interview with Author Maria Parrott-Ryan

In 1628, a controversial medical pamphlet by William Harvey challenged previous scientific beliefs by claiming that blood moved in a circle through the body. This discovery was dismissed as a dangerous lie, but a similar revelation had been made by Ibn al-Nafis, an Arab physician, who made a similar discovery 300 years before. An Astonishing […]Read more

Paloma Joins the Circus: An Interview with Author Lupe Ruiz-Flores

Come one, come all! Witness the marvels of the circus with the new middle grade novel from award-winning author Lupe Ruiz-Flores. Set in 1939, Paloma Joins the Circus follows twelve-year-old Paloma as she travels with la carpa, her Mexican American family’s tent show. Determined to follow in her late mother’s footsteps, she sets out to […]Read more

Happy Book Birthday: September New Releases

New books for a new school year! We have a load of new titles coming out in September, from a picture book about dino good deeds to a powerful poetry anthology exploring policing in the United States. Grab your notebooks and pencils! You’ll want to add all of these to your school’s reading list.Read more

Publisher Roundup

Introducing Inquisitive Press

Allow us to welcome our newest publishing partner–Inquisitive Press! Inquisitive Press publishes eye-catching nonfiction series for young readers. Their aim is to make reading and learning fun by tapping into children’s natural curiosity. Take a closer look at their Fall 2026 new releases, now available from Lerner!Read more

Happy Book Birthday: August New Releases

Light the candles and slice the cake! We have a whole new slate of incredible titles arriving on shelves this August. Grab your bookmark and join us in celebrating these incredible new picture books, middle grade, nonfiction and more as they officially make their way into the hands of young readers everywhere!Read more

Gathering and Growing: 2026 ALA Annual Conference Highlights

The final weekend of June marked the 150th Anniversary of the ALA Annual Conference. From June 25th to June 29th, librarians, publishers, and authors packed the streets of Chicago to celebrate the communities they’ve built and the stories they’ve told. Lerner Publishing Group was no exception. The booth hosted ten signings and countless incredible discussions, […]Read more

Collections

Celebrating 250 Years of American Stories

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, these books highlight the diverse voices and defining events that built the United States. These standout titles—spanning biography, history, and series nonfiction—offer fresh ways for readers to explore the past while connecting it to the present.Read more

Certified Flawless: The Starred Titles from 2026 So Far

Can you believe we’re almost halfway through June? Over the first half of 2026, our fiction and nonfiction titles have captivated readers everywhere. Here is a look at the twenty-four standout stars highlighted by reviewers!Read more