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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

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: 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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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

Author Interviews

The Library in the Woods: A Picture Book’s Journey

by Carol Hinz, Associate Publisher Although picture books are not long in terms of page count, they often take multiple years to make. Today I’d like to share a peek behind the scenes at the journey of The Library in the Woods by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and R. Gregory Christie.Read more

ALA 2025: The Greatest Hits

The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition is a time for joy, learning, and community building. This year’s conference in Philadelphia was no different. Librarians, authors, and publishers from across the globe flocked to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to connect with their peers and share books, programs, and so much more. Lerner was eager to join […]Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Quarto Library, Lorimer Children and Teens, Red Chair Press, Beetle Books

Sometimes the Girl: An Interview with Jennifer Mason-Black

What do relationships, art, and the truth have in common? Sometimes they are messy. Eighteen-year-old Holi learns this firsthand in Sometimes the Girl when she gets a short-term job sorting through the attic of an acclaimed elderly author. There in the attic, Holi discovers secrets that change the way she sees her own life and […]Read more

Partnering to Build Inclusive School Communities: Lerner + AmazeWorks

We’re proud to partner with AmazeWorks, an organization committed to the power of belonging. Together, we’ve created the Friendship Across Differences Kit—a thoughtfully curated book set featuring five powerful stories and an easy-to-use curriculum designed to help students form friendships across cultural, racial, and religious differences. With this kit, educators can: Books Included: The Rabbi […]Read more

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