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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. Take a closer look at their Spring 2026 new releases below, and scroll to the bottom to check out their extraordinary backlist now available from Lerner!

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Books to Resource Your Community in Today’s Current Events

If you are struggling to know how to talk to kids about ICE, you’re not alone. Some of the books below are ones that you don’t want to need, but your community needs them now. Others are stories of the immigrant and refugee experience, because humanizing people is important for helping all children to feel safe–at school, at the bus stop, at the grocery store, at home. And the last set are nonfiction resources to learn about immigration, refugees, and what you can do to help.

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Librarian Prep Post: Earth Day & Poetry Month

This Earth Day and Poetry Month, explore books that encourage readers to reflect on the natural world and express their ideas through language, imagery, and story.

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February Happy Book Birthday

We are proud to share the February new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles include picture books to help young readers find peace and understanding, graphic novels encouraging kindness and cooperation, and middle grade novels emphasizing using your voice.

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Celebrating the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards

In the midst of a tumultuous, cold winter, the 2026 American Library Association Youth Media Awards gave the employees of Lerner Publishing Group a much-welcomed morning of joy and celebration. Gathering in the conference room, we cheered as seven books received eight ALA awards. We are honored and grateful to share these extraordinary titles with you.

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Social Studies Roundup: Exploring History, Culture, and Society

What can a sewer system, a pair of shoes, or a fireworks display tell us about history and culture? This Social Studies roundup highlights books that uncover surprising stories and deeper meaning behind everyday topics, global events, and human experiences.

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Librarian Prep Post: Women’s History Month Books for Every Reader

Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to highlight the stories, achievements, and voices of women who have shaped history and continue to influence the world today. This Librarian Prep Post brings together books that support thoughtful collection development and helps you plan meaningful displays, programming, and instruction for readers of all ages.

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Happy Book Birthday: January New Releases

Help children and young adults get started on their New Year reading resolutions with these new titles!

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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.