Meet McKenna Balzer, one of our new digital interns! 1.      What brings you to Lerner? I recently joined Lerner’s Digital team as a Digital Intern. In June, I graduated from Hamline University with a degree in English, Education and a concentration in Creative Writing.  I fell in love with everything about literature and the process  of […]Read more "Meet a Lerner: McKenna Balzer"

As we head into fall (officially as of September 22, the Autumn Equinox), here’s a way you can share the fun of the season with kids while also teaching them a bit about life science: 1. Gather a group of your favorite elementary-age kids (or just one kid, for a little one-on-one time). 2. Assemble […]Read more "Books and a Snack"

Happy Friday! Congratulations to Susan Nelson, who’s won Paul Volponi’s Top Prospect. Susan, please send your address to publicity@lernerbooks.com so we can get your book in the mail. This fall, we’re launching our Bumba Books™ line, a dynamic new brand for PreK-1. Seven engaging new series feature eye-catching photographs, intriguing topics, easy-to-read text, simple charts and diagrams, […]Read more "Bumba Books™ Giveaway"

Congratulations to author Caren Stelson! Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor Story has been Longlisted for the National Book Award! The National Book Foundation announced the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Longlist on Monday, and Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor’s Story by Caren Stelson was one of the 10 titles selected. Other titles named to the […]Read more "Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor Story Longlisted for the National Book Award!"

Learning Management Systems are a wonderful thing, especially in education. The ability to centralize resources, update content, and easily disseminate information is invaluable. Students have more opportunity to collaborate and interact. Lessons can be built to flex to individual learning style and pace while maintaining consistent access and delivery. Built-in tools can be utilized to […]Read more "When Your LMS Is Down, Find Us Direct!"

By Editorial Director Carol Hinz I have a confession to make: I have a thing for back matter. As evidence, I present the following photograph: This appeared in a brochure from The Loft Literary Center, which happens to be a fabulous local resource for readers and writers. What am I holding? The gorgeous picture book […]Read more "Show Me the Back Matter!"

Happy Friday! Congratulations to Beth Wilson, who’s won Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor’s Story by Caren Stelson. Beth, please send your address to publicity@lernerbooks.com so we can get your book in the mail. The NFL season has just begun, so we’re giving away a middle-grade novel that your sports fans will love: award-winning author Paul Volponi’s Top […]Read more "Top Prospect Giveaway"

A few weeks ago I posted about books the school library editors are reading. Today I’d like to share my three favorite online information sources related to my job. In addition to these, of course, I spend a lot of time with School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly, but these are the less obvious sources I […]Read more "My three favorite websites that are useful for my job"

Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins has been on bookstore shelves for a whole week now–have you seen it yet? This picture book starring the crafty, tool-wielding monkey Chico Bon Bon features adventures in the kitchen… and beyond, if those muffins have anything to say about it! I recently chatted with Chris Monroe, […]Read more "Q&A with Chris Monroe, author/illustrator of Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins"