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Librarian Prep Post: Build a Thoughtful Black History Month Collection

February is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to refresh your Black History Month booklists. We’ve curated a range of new and essential titles to help you plan engaging displays and instruction for readers of all ages.Read more

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Starstruck: 2025 in Review

Looking back, Lerner has seen some amazing years publishing exceptional fiction and nonfiction for K–12 readers. But 2025 has been a year unlike any we’ve seen! Our titles earned an extraordinary 57 starred reviews, and our distribution partners earned another 8. Explore the celebrated picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, graphic novels, and […]Read more

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Clues, Codes, and Twists: Must-Read Mysteries for Every Age

There’s nothing like a good mystery to draw readers in! From puzzling clues to unexpected twists, these books give detectives of every age plenty to investigate. Explore our favorite mystery titles and series that keep readers turning pages and racing to crack the case.Read more

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Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Books to Brighten Every Reader’s Season

Not sure where to start your holiday shopping? We’ve curated our favorite books of 2025 to help you discover great gifts for readers of all ages and interests.Read more

Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin

Revolutions are made out of love for people and for place. This was a core belief of activists and married couple James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs. In the new picture book biography, Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs, inspiring poems and bold art introduce young readers to […]Read more

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Lullabies for the Insomniacs: An Interview with Author Ella Grace Foutz

In Lullabies for the Insomniacs: A Memoir in Verse, Ella Grace Foutz weaves an intimate and gripping chronicle of her experience with mental illness. Amidst the turbulence of manic and depressive episodes, often accompanied by insomnia, she relentlessly pursues stability and self-understanding. Balancing poignancy with moments of levity, Foutz invites the reader along for her […]Read more

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The Writing Room: An Interview with Author Marcia Argueta Mickelson

The Writing Room is a slice-of-life coming-of-age story that gracefully addresses larger themes of immigration, economic disparity, and familial struggles. Immediately after high school graduation, eighteen-year-old Maya is kicked out of her wealthy dad’s NYC home. She struggles to find her footing until she gets access to a “writing room,” a shared workspace where she […]Read more

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Early Literacy Roundup: Series That Build Strong Reading Foundations

Librarians and educators know that strong early literacy skills are key to later academic success. These fall series from Lerner Books make it easy to engage young readers with approachable text, visual support, and age-appropriate topics that build comprehension and confidence, one book at a time.Read more

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Step into the Rhythm of Hip-Hop Culture

Hip-hop is more than music, it’s a global movement that celebrates creativity, resilience, and identity. The Hip-Hop Culture series explores how this art form has shaped generations through music, dance, fashion, and social change. Each title highlights key figures, groundbreaking moments, and the ongoing impact of hip-hop around the world.Read more

Librarian Prep Post: Build a Thoughtful Black History Month Collection

Starstruck: 2025 in Review

Clues, Codes, and Twists: Must-Read Mysteries for Every Age

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Books to Brighten Every Reader’s Season

Lullabies for the Insomniacs: An Interview with Author Ella Grace Foutz

Early Literacy Roundup: Series That Build Strong Reading Foundations

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