Behind the Scenes – Page 34

Behind the Scenes of Making a Picture Book: The Vast Wonder of the World

By Carol Hinz, Editorial Director of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books To celebrate the upcoming release of The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just, I wanted to (virtually) bring together a few of the people involved to share a behind-the-scenes peek at how the book came together. Read more

The Three Stages of Editing a Novel

By Amy Fitzgerald, Associate Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Novels There’s no one right way to edit a book, but when I tackle a middle-grade or YA novel, I usually divide my editorial process into three stages. Each stage calls for a different skillset, a different way of looking at the story. Here are some of the […]Read more

Happy 60th Anniversary, NASA!

by Ashley Kuehl, Executive Editor of Trade YA Nonfiction Who’s having a birthday next week? Our very own national space agency, that’s who! As of October 1, the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (more commonly known as NASA) has been in existence sixty years (#NASA60th, yay!). They’re posting lots of fun photos and videos to celebrate the […]Read more

Cover Design, Eating, and Leaving Your Comfort Zone (To Save Our Planet!)

by Laura Otto Rinne, Senior Art Director, School Library Division Like many of us, I annually resolve to eat better—less junk, less fast food. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find a new vegan restaurant in my city that makes a perfect knock off of “the-franchise-which-must-not-be-named” signature hamburger. In place of the two all-beef patties […]Read more

Yep, I’m a Fan!

By Domenica Di Piazza, Editorial Director of Twenty-First Century Books When I was a young girl growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, I was a big fan of reporter Brenda Starr. She was the protagonist of a comic strip by the same name, created by Dalia Messick (who went by the professional name of Dale Messick). […]Read more

Book Trailer Premiere: Foul Play at Elm Tree Park

By Greg Hunter, Associate Editorial Director, Graphic Universe The World Series is only one month away, and there’s no better way to get excited for the baseball games than with a ballpark mystery. Q & Ray Case 3, Foul Play at Elm Tree Park, arrives in stores October 1. It’s a hilarious graphic novel about […]Read more

Lerner Digital Launches Page Plus Feature This Fall

By Kate Schefer, Digital Product Coordinator Here in the Digital department, not only do we work hard to bring you digital formats of all your favorite Lerner books every season, but we’re also finding new ways to deliver that digital content across platforms. Our newest digital feature, Page Plus, launched this season. It includes 15 […]Read more

Meet PW Star Watch Honoree Carol Hinz

Meet Editorial Director Carol Hinz, one of Publishers Weekly‘s 2018 Star Watch honorees! Carol’s list includes National Book Award Longlist selection Sachiko, Sibert Honoree Sea Otter Heroes, and Orbis Pictus Honoree Dazzle Ships. Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: New Picture Books, Nonfiction, and YA

Check out September 1 new releases from Lerner Publishing Group!Read more

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