April is a time to celebrate both language and the planet. With National Poetry Month and Earth Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity to highlight books that inspire creativity and environmental awareness. This round includes recommended titles to help librarians and educators prepare for the month ahead.
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February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with exciting new books ready to whisk readers into brand new worlds! Does your library need new graphic novels, picture books, nonfiction, and fiction? We’ve got you covered! Light the candles, throw the confetti, and welcome February’s latest literary arrivals!
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Enrich your Spanish-language collections with our latest titles! Perfect for classrooms and libraries, these new releases include vibrant picture books, engaging middle-grade adventures, and informative nonfiction that will captivate young readers and support bilingual and Spanish-language learning. Read on to discover must-have additions for your shelves!
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Lerner Publisher Services is proud to announce its newest publisher partner—American Psychological Association. Under the Magination Press imprint, American Psychological Association (APA) publishes books for young readers that combine psychology and literature to make navigating life’s challenges a little easier. APA’s inaugural season with Lerner Publisher Services includes the incredible selections below. Additionally, the full APA backlist is now available through Lerner. Customers can order direct as well as through major wholesalers and distributors.
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First released in 2010, the Raised by Wolves series swept readers into a paranormal adventure filled with mystery, danger, and romance. Now readers can revisit all three novels in paperback format! Keep reading to return to the secretive world of werewolves and see the brand new covers from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s highly praised YA series.
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This February, join us in celebrating the joy and creativity of fiction with Fiction February, a month-long event designed to bring captivating stories to classrooms and libraries everywhere. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, or parent, this celebration is your ticket to engaging young readers with vibrant read-aloud videos and accompanying teaching resources.
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World Read Aloud Day, celebrated on February 5th, is all about bringing people together through the power of stories! Whether in classrooms, libraries, or at home, reading aloud connects us by fostering a sense of community. It’s a chance to laugh, learn, and explore new worlds together. When we read aloud, we create bonds, make memories, and celebrate the power of storytelling. So grab a book, and let’s make the world a better place by bringing people together through a shared story.
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. As librarians, you have the unique opportunity to highlight these stories, providing our communities with resources that educate and inspire. By curating collections that showcase women’s diverse experiences and accomplishments, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of their pivotal roles in shaping our world as it is today.
To assist in this preparation for March, we have provided some recommended titles that celebrate women’s history:
There’s no better way to start 2025 than with confetti and candles to celebrate an abundance of book birthdays! As we turn the calendar to a year full of possibilities, these fiction and nonfiction titles promise to entertain young readers on their new adventures.
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