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Poetry for the Hearth

Poetry for the Hearth

By Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist Snow keeps falling here in Minneapolis, and if I had a fireplace, I’d be lounging in front of it. Personally, I think poetry is perfect for days like today. When blizzards swirl the snow into a frenzy, I seek shelter in fuzzy socks and beautiful verse. Poetry occupies the mind […]Read more "Poetry for the Hearth"
A Spring Sneak Peek

A Spring Sneak Peek

Can you believe that the year is almost over? If you’re already thinking about all the wonderful books you’ll read next year, you’re not alone! In today’s blog post we’re giving you a sneak peek at our spring titles. Read all of these fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels on the Lerner NetGalley shelf!Read more "A Spring Sneak Peek"
Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Stars

Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Stars

By Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist Lerner Publishing Group always strives to provide the highest-quality nonfiction and fiction content for children and young adults that will help them navigate the real world. This year, our titles have received thirty-two starred reviews and we’d like to celebrate these stars with you! Read on to find a complete […]Read more "Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Stars"
Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: An Interview with Author and Artist Steve Thueson
Author Interviews

Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: An Interview with Author and Artist Steve Thueson

Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat is a colorful middle-grade graphic novel which drops a talking dinosaur into an outrageously funny spy adventure. Some suspected supervillains have stolen a satellite! To learn why, Timothy Dinoman will visit a mountain fortress, a giant blimp, and diner with excellent pancakes—and run into a really cute cat along the […]Read more "Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: An Interview with Author and Artist Steve Thueson"
Notes from a Sickbed: An Interview with Author Tessa Brunton
Author Interviews

Notes from a Sickbed: An Interview with Author Tessa Brunton

In 2009, Tessa Brunton experienced the first symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome). Notes from a Sickbed recalls the next eight years of her life—largely housebound—with honesty, a pointed wit, and a lively visual imagination. Today Tessa joins us to reveal her inspiration for the book, why she doesn’t shy away from dark […]Read more "Notes from a Sickbed: An Interview with Author Tessa Brunton"
Not Done Yet: An Interview with Author Tameka Fryer Brown and Illustrator Nina Crews
Author Interviews

Not Done Yet: An Interview with Author Tameka Fryer Brown and Illustrator Nina Crews

Today is election day and no one believed more in the power of voting than activist and politician Shirley Chisholm. Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm’s Fight for Change chronicles Shirley’s journey from teaching to entering politics, eventually becoming the first Black woman ever elected to Congress—and, in 1972, the first woman of any race to […]Read more "Not Done Yet: An Interview with Author Tameka Fryer Brown and Illustrator Nina Crews"