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Nonfiction November: Free Read-Alouds for Teachers and Librarians

Every November, educators and librarians across the country celebrate Nonfiction November, a month dedicated to exploring the power of true stories, real-world topics, and informational texts.

When you sign up for Nonfiction November, you’ll receive free weekly video read-alouds featuring carefully selected nonfiction titles that spark curiosity, inspire discussion, and encourage students to learn more about the world around them.

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Celebrating 250 Years of American Stories

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, these books highlight the diverse voices and defining events that built the United States. These standout titles—spanning biography, history, and series nonfiction—offer fresh ways for readers to explore the past while connecting it to the present.

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Picture Book Roundup: Bright Reads for the Start of Summer

Picture books remain one of the most joyful ways to spark curiosity, connection, and early literacy. This roundup highlights standout titles perfect for story times, classroom read‑alouds, and everything in between.

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April Happy Book Birthday

We are excited to announce these new titles to keep the little ones turning pages during the rainy springtime season!

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Librarian Prep Post: Building AAPI Heritage Month Collections

As you plan displays and programming for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, books can serve as powerful entry points for learning and discussion. These titles showcase diverse voices and experiences, helping readers better understand the histories and cultures that shape Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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March Happy Book Birthday

We are excited to share the March new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles emphasize themes of togetherness, the environment, achievement, and storytelling to help young readers understand the world around them and welcome in the spring.

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Spring on Sesame Street ®

Spring is almost here, but you don’t have to wait to read these new books from Sesame Street®! If you’re looking for engaging reads for little learners or fans of the iconic neighborhood’s endless charm, the newest lineup of Sesame Street books offers something for every curious mind. Take a look at the latest Sesame Street releases that are bound to become favorites!

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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.