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Celebrate Black History Month!

Celebrate Black History Month!

2024 is starting off with two extremely significant events: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15th and Black History Month in February. We’ve compiled a list of fantastic picture books, young adult nonfiction, series, and more that highlight some key figures and moments in Black history. Read on to find titles perfect for celebrating […]Read more "Celebrate Black History Month!"
Happy Book Birthday: January New Releases in Paperback, Spanish, YA, Graphic Novels, and more!
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Happy Book Birthday: January New Releases in Paperback, Spanish, YA, Graphic Novels, and more!

The holiday season may be coming to a close, but the new year is just beginning! We’re releasing titles in young adult, graphic novels, nonfiction series, and more. Whether you want to learn about huge animals, track your favorite athletes, or get lost in an exciting adventure, we’re bringing something for everyone. Celebrate 2024 with […]Read more "Happy Book Birthday: January New Releases in Paperback, Spanish, YA, Graphic Novels, and more!"
Celebrate Mental Wellness Month

Celebrate Mental Wellness Month

With the combined weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, societal changes, and everyday anxieties, it has become increasingly difficult to feel emotionally and psychologically content. Mental health is something that affects us all, regardless of age, gender, race, or experience. Books are a wonderful way to increase awareness and take the time to discuss mental wellness […]Read more "Celebrate Mental Wellness Month"
Lifting Diverse Voices: A Q&A with Authors Inspiring Discussion and Action with YA Nonfiction

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 […]Read more "Lifting Diverse Voices: A Q&A with Authors Inspiring Discussion and Action with YA Nonfiction"
Native American Heritage Month

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. […]Read more "Native American Heritage Month"
Spooky Books from Lerner

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 […]Read more "Spooky Books from Lerner"

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