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Rats to the Rescue: An Interview with Author Scott Riley and Illustrator Huy Voun Lee

Sometimes heroes come in the smallest packages! In Rats to the Rescue: The Unlikely Heroes Making Cambodia Safe discover how how human deminers are working with specially trained HeroRATs to locate landmines and make Cambodia safe for everyone. Today author Scott Riley and illustrator Huy Voun Lee join us to share their creative processes, their […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Queer History Month

October is Queer History Month, a time to celebrate the stories, struggles, and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. This month provides librarians and teachers an opportunity to expand upon their collections, highlight diverse voices, and foster a welcoming environment for all students. In this post, we’ll share book recommendations that honor LGBTQIA+ history and role […]Read more

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Bear’s Big Idea: An Interview with Author Sandra Nickel

The creators of Big Bear and Little Fish return for another sweet story of friendship and adventure. In Bear’s Big Idea Fish always has great ideas for what to do. Now it’s Bear’s turn and she promises to have a brand new BIG idea…if only she can find out where ideas come from. Today author […]Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: September New Releases

Time to turn a new page with these book birthdays! Check out these spectacular September releases!Read more

Meet the Publisher: Scallywag Press

It’s been one full year since Scallywag Press joined the ranks of Lerner Publisher Services, and they feel like family already. In case you missed the blog post last year that introduced Scallywag as an LPS publishing partner, enjoy this interview with Scallywag’s founder and publisher Sarah Pakenham.Read more

Decodable Books: Essential for Early Literacy

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Building Financial Foundations for Every Age

Understanding how to manage money is a crucial life skill that can set young people on the path to financial success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essentials of youth finance, offering valuable insights tailored for different age groups.Read more

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The Rule of Three: An Author Interview with Heather Murphy Capps

In The Rule of Three, seventh grader Wyatt has a three-part plan: play travel baseball, letter on the varsity team, and play college ball at a Division One school. But when travel team tryouts get tense, mysterious wisps of smoke surround him. As Wyatt tries to figure out what’s causing this mysterious smoke and how to […]Read more

Author Interviews

The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Author Interview with Lee Wind

Undertake a journey to examine gender identity and representation throughout history in The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World by Lee Wind. The idea that all humans fall into one of two gender categories is largely a construct created by those who benefit from that belief. Historical evidence and primary […]Read more

Rats to the Rescue: An Interview with Author Scott Riley and Illustrator Huy Voun Lee

Happy Book Birthday: September New Releases

Meet the Publisher: Scallywag Press

Decodable Books: Essential for Early Literacy

The Rule of Three: An Author Interview with Heather Murphy Capps

The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Author Interview with Lee Wind

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