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The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie: An Interview with Author Radhika Sanghani

What if you always had to tell the truth? Author Radhika Sanghani explores this question in the humorous and heartfelt middle grade novel The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie. Priya frequently bends the truth to keep her friends, family, and gymnastics coach happy. But when she gets her beloved late grandmother’s bangle stuck on her wrist, […]Read more

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Enhance Your Bookshelves with These Unique Voices

This roundup features a handful of engaging stories that highlight resilience, innovation, and personal triumph—from picture books about overcoming challenges to thought-provoking nonfiction for older readers.Read more

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Spring 2025 Graphic Novel Roundup: Panels, Plots, and Page-Turners!

This season, we’re thrilled to spotlight a selection of compelling titles and series that showcase the diverse storytelling and artistic talents in the graphic novel universe. Join us as we explore the must-read graphic novels hitting the shelves in the first half of 2025.Read more

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Kahoʻolawe: An Interview with Author Kamalani Hurley

In the middle of the great Pacific Ocean sits a little island. Her name is Kanaloa Kaho‘olawe. This is the smallest Hawaiian island, sacred to Native Hawaiians. Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People shares the island’s history from its formation long ago to its present-day restoration as a protected site, highlighting […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Celebrate Poetry & the Planet with These Library Picks

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.Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: February New Releases

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!Read more

2025 ALA Youth Media Awards

On January 27th, with coffee and breakfast treats in hand, the employees of Lerner Publishing Group gathered to watch the American Library Association’s 2025 Youth Media Awards. While Monday might have been the official party, we’ve been celebrating ever since. Let’s take a closer look at the books, authors, and illustrators recognized!Read more

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Build a Vibrant Spanish Collection with These New Books

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!Read more

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Introducing Magination Press

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 […]Read more

The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie: An Interview with Author Radhika Sanghani

Enhance Your Bookshelves with These Unique Voices

Spring 2025 Graphic Novel Roundup: Panels, Plots, and Page-Turners!

Kahoʻolawe: An Interview with Author Kamalani Hurley

Librarian Prep Post: Celebrate Poetry & the Planet with These Library Picks

Happy Book Birthday: February New Releases

2025 ALA Youth Media Awards

Build a Vibrant Spanish Collection with These New Books

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