Behind the Scenes – Page 38

Busting Myths on Modern Reading Habits

by Kris Tomes, Associate Digital Product Manager There are certain things we have come to assume about general reading habits. But armed with survey results, Monique Mongeon from BookNet Canada busted myths left and right at this year’s ebookcraft conference in Toronto. Here are my takeaways from her presentation.Read more

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Happy Book Birthday! New Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, and YA

Check out today’s new releases from Lerner!Read more

Make Every Day Earth Day with “Plarn” Crafts for Kids

by Lara Neel, Trade Marketing Manager Earth Day was, of course, April 22, but this year’s message really translates into something you can do every day: reduce plastic waste. The best way to deal with plastic waste is to use less plastic in your daily life. However, for plastic bags that have already entered your […]Read more

5 Things I Learned at TLA

By Mandi Janikowski, Editor, School/Library Planning & Partnerships Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending my first Texas Library Association (TLA) conference in Dallas. What an amazing experience! From wandering the exhibit hall to sitting in on sessions to talking with librarians from all over the state, I learned so much in the […]Read more

Meet a Lerner: Kjersten Piper

Meet Kjersten Piper, Lerner’s Sales Coordinator!Read more

3 Key Components of Middle-Grade Novels

By Amy Fitzgerald, Senior Editor I’ve been in a flurry of middle-grade manuscript acquisitions lately, which means I’ve been reading a lot of middle-grade submissions and buying some of my favorites. You’ll see them hitting shelves in a year or two, after the Carolrhoda book-making process has worked its magic. Maybe you’re wondering how I decide […]Read more