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A Home on the Page: An Interview with Author Kao Kalia Yang

Award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang and dynamic illustrator Seo Kim team up once more to create the heartfelt picture book A Home on the Page. In this story, young Nou finds the hateful message “Asians Go Home” spray-painted outside on her family’s mailbox. She starts to wonder where home truly is. Family members share how […]Read more

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Introducing Cicada Books

Lerner Publisher Services is honored to introduce our newest publisher partner, Cicada Books! Cicada Books is an award-winning publisher based in the UK. Their eclectic list features a mix of picture books, nonfiction, and graphic novels—all immaculately designed and produced. Cicada loves books that are a little anarchic, a little out-of-the-ordinary, and very, very beautiful. […]Read more

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Books to Resource Your Community in Today’s Current Events

If you are struggling to know how to talk to kids about ICE, you’re not alone. Some of the books below are ones that you don’t want to need, but your community needs them now. Others are stories of the immigrant and refugee experience, because humanizing people is important for helping all children to feel […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Earth Day & Poetry Month

This Earth Day and Poetry Month, explore books that encourage readers to reflect on the natural world and express their ideas through language, imagery, and story.Read more

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February Happy Book Birthday

We are proud to share the February new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles include picture books to help young readers find peace and understanding, graphic novels encouraging kindness and cooperation, and middle grade novels emphasizing using your voice.Read more

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Celebrating the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards

In the midst of a tumultuous, cold winter, the 2026 American Library Association Youth Media Awards gave the employees of Lerner Publishing Group a much-welcomed morning of joy and celebration. Gathering in the conference room, we cheered as seven books received eight ALA awards. We are honored and grateful to share these extraordinary titles with […]Read more

Join Us for Fiction February

This February, fiction takes center stage. Fiction February is back with engaging stories, creative resources, and opportunities to celebrate reading all month long. Here’s what’s in store and how you can join. Sign up now for Fiction February, or read on for more information!Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Women’s History Month Books for Every Reader

Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to highlight the stories, achievements, and voices of women who have shaped history and continue to influence the world today. This Librarian Prep Post brings together books that support thoughtful collection development and helps you plan meaningful displays, programming, and instruction for readers of all ages.Read more