It is with great sadness that we at Lerner Publishing Group bid adieu to Ann Downer. She died on November 19, 2015, almost one year to the date of her ALS diagnosis. A gifted writer and researcher, she was an intelligent, creative spirit and a very bright light in my world. She brought […]Read more "Remembering Ann Downer"

Happy Friday! Congratulations to Clarence White, who’s won See No Color. Clarence, send your address to publicity@lernerbooks.com and we’ll get your book in the mail. We’ve got once last Carolrhoda Lab™ fifth anniversary giveaway: Terry Farish’s Either the Beginning or the End of the World, a lyrical book perfect for snowy days spent inside. For sixteen years, […]Read more "Free Book Friday: Either the Beginning or the End of the World"

We’re easing into winter here in the great white north. Snow is starting to fall, and more snow and ice are certainly on their way. Many people across the country continue to play outside in the winter (sledding/skiing/broomball/hockey if you’re in the North! And swimming/running/hiking if you’re in the South!). But there are certainly days […]Read more "What to do this winter break? DIY fashion and Style Secrets!"

Special thanks to Kris Vetter for this insightful post!  Lerner Digital recently began reviewing our print sales figures to create a list of bestsellers to make sure we offer them in various digital formats. Along the way, we discovered the top three bestselling Lerner books of all time. We hope you check them out! All […]Read more "Bestsellers of All Time – Part I"

Like pretty much everybody, I communicate electronically much of the time. There’s a lot I love about this. It’s quick. It’s convenient. It lets me stay in touch with friends and family who live in other parts of the country—and even in other parts of the world. But sometimes, electronic communication can lead to trouble. […]Read more "Punctuation + Texting = Trouble?"

Today, ebook creator extraordinaire Kris Vetter shares some very useful tips and tricks for optimizing your ereader. Thanks, Kris! Publishers put a lot of care into making sure their ebooks look just right. But many ereaders and apps automatically apply their own design and fonts to ebooks. Fortunately, these ereaders and apps also have settings […]Read more "eReader Tips and Tricks"

Marketing intern Isabel Taylor rounds up some Thanksgiving reads to celebrate the season! It’s the yummiest time of the year! Here are some Thanksgiving-themed books Lerner has to bring to the table. Keep reading for books on food, family fun, and a bit of holiday history. Thanksgiving Rules, written by Laurie Friedman and illustrated by Teresa Murfin  […]Read more "Thanksgiving Reads from Lerner"

This year, the NCTE (National Council for the Teachers of English) Annual Convention is on home turf for Lerner! It’s nice to be able to drive, bus, or even walk to a convention instead of flying. If you’re at NCTE, swing by and say hi. Lerner will be at booth 622, and we also have […]Read more "Visit Lerner at NCTE!"

You guys, I have a pretty fantastic job. And what better time than November—the month of giving thanks—to recount a few of the many things I’m thankful for at work? Here’s my list. And here’s hoping that you have much to be thankful for too. 1. Getting to do creative work every day 2. Getting to […]Read more "I’m Thankful For…"