Behind the Scenes – Page 29

Three Amazing Things about Aly Raisman

By Sara E. Hoffmann, School & Library Series Managing Editor As a big gymnastics fan, I was thrilled to edit Lerner’s Gateway Biography on Aly Raisman. But even more impressive to me than Raisman’s gymnastics talent is her status as an activist for victims of abuse and a spokesperson for body positivity.Read more

Something for Everyone in Alternator Books

By Jenny Krueger, Publishing Director, School/Library What do JavaScript, aliens, and space robots have in common? They’re all part of our new season in Alternator Books!Read more

Throwback Thursday: The Illustrator with Four Names

by Lara Neel, Trade Marketing Manager, with help from Honor Murphy In celebration of Lerner’s 60th anniversary this year, I have been digging through the Lerner archives in search of artifacts, long-lost secrets, fun stories, and more.Read more

Reflections: Teen Lit Con 2019

by Shaina Olmanson, Associate Editorial Director, Twenty-First Century Books On April 27th, Lerner headed to the sixth annual Teen Lit Con, a yearly event put on by Minneapolis/St. Paul area libraries to promote literature, reading and writing, and to connect readers and authors.Read more

Cover Reveal: Owl’s Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi

Today’s guest post is by Robin Yardi, author of Owl’s Outstanding Donuts.Read more

Build Comprehension and Confidence with New Audisee eBooks with Audio

By Kate Schefer, Digital Products Coordinator A new season means new Audisee eBooks with Audio titles! I always get excited to work on these, in particular, because they’re a great way to get young readers involved and interested.Read more

Notes on a Cover: Fugly

By Emily Harris, Senior Graphic Designer Claire Waller’s debut YA novel, Fugly, will be out on November 5, 2019.Read more

Who’s a Good Dog?

By Sara E. Hoffmann, School & Library Series Managing Editor As a dog lover, I couldn’t have been more excited to edit the fun new Spring 2019 series from the Lightning Bolt Books brand—Who’s a Good Dog?Read more

A Colorful Spring with Crayola®

By Jenny Krueger, Publishing Director, School/Library The snow has finally melted in Minneapolis (after a mid-April blizzard) and it’s starting to feel like spring!Read more

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