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Addressing Charlottesville with kids—New York Times recommends THE WHISPERING TOWN

Addressing Charlottesville with kids—New York Times recommends THE WHISPERING TOWN

In a recent piece, “How to Talk to Your Kids About Charlottesville,” New York Times children’s book editor Maria Russo featured Jennifer Elvgren’s The Whispering Town among “children’s books about people — including kids — who helped in the fight against Nazis and against racism here in the U.S.” Based on a true story, The Whispering Town tells the story […]Read more "Addressing Charlottesville with kids—New York Times recommends THE WHISPERING TOWN"
Introducing Alternator Books, a New High-Interest Nonfiction Brand for Grades 3-6

Introducing Alternator Books, a New High-Interest Nonfiction Brand for Grades 3-6

By Lerner Publications Editorial Director Ashley Kuehl Have you seen our new upper elementary brand? It’s called Alternator Books, we just launched it this month, and it is super cool. Fascinating information merges with cool design and gripping imagery to create excellent high-interest nonfiction books that will fly off the shelves. Well, fly into young […]Read more "Introducing Alternator Books, a New High-Interest Nonfiction Brand for Grades 3-6"
So You Want to Be an Editor? A New Editor’s Tips and Tricks for Breaking into the Publishing Industry

So You Want to Be an Editor? A New Editor’s Tips and Tricks for Breaking into the Publishing Industry

Hi there! Allow me to introduce myself (because let’s be honest, you’ve never heard of me). My name is Kayla Hechsel and I am the newest editor to join the Lerner Publishing Group editorial team. I’m not new to Lerner or the publishing industry though. I was working as our Editorial Assistant for a year […]Read more "So You Want to Be an Editor? A New Editor’s Tips and Tricks for Breaking into the Publishing Industry"
Meet a Lerner: Cully Beisell

Meet a Lerner: Cully Beisell

Read an interview with Cully Beisell (pictured above with Harry Lerner), who recently celebrated her 45th anniversary at Lerner!  How did you get your first job at the company? In which departments have you worked? Lerner was looking for their very first receptionist and the editorial director contacted a friend of his who taught business […]Read more "Meet a Lerner: Cully Beisell"

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