The Lebanese Civil War graphic novel, A Game for Swallows, by Zeina Abirached adds another standout review to its rapidly growing collection of estimable write-ups (i.e. Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal). This time The A.V. Club has taken notice. The popular newspaper, which has a prominent presence in print and online, features reviews […]Read more "Another Choice Review for A Game for Swallows"

Once upon a time, about this time last year, we launched our Cloverleaf Books™ brand. The launch included two sets: Fall’s Here! and Planet Protectors. We’ve since branched out to cover Holidays and Special Days, and our newest set is all about Fall and Winter Holidays. This morning I learned that the Cloverleaf Books Planet […]Read more "Hooray for Planet Protectors"

Congratulations to Lisa Rogers! She is the the winner of Cloverleaf Books™—Fall and Winter Holidays series from Millbrook Press! Lisa, please send an email with your mailing address to publicityinfo@lernerbooks.com and we will get your books in the mail for you! This week we’re going beyond the book and giving away a set of Lerner Digital™ […]Read more "Free Book Friday!"

I like baking. I can measure stuff. Sometimes I wield a sharp knife and mercilessly chop things into small bits. The oven emits comforting smells. And when it’s completed its task, I get to indulge in something finished. Complete. Tasty.   Alas, very few things in other realms are so easily contained or rapidly satisfying. Change […]Read more "Let’s Get Real."

Domenica invited Stuart Kallen, author of Che Guevara: You Win or You Die (cover below), to share some thoughts about researching and writing this new title about a high-profile political assassination, which launched in TFCB’s Fall 2012 list. From Stuart: As a nonfiction writer, my job is equal parts reporter, historian, and storyteller. When I […]Read more "Revolutionary Thinking"

Congratulations to Kim! She is the the winner of Oopsy, Teacher! Kim, please send an email with your mailing address to publicityinfo@lernerbooks.com and we will get your book in the mail for you! Here at the Lerner Publishing Group offices the leaves are starting to fall which is putting us in the mood to celebrate fall […]Read more "Free Book Friday!"

The yellow school bus has been passing my driveway this week as I leave for the office. Facebook has been filled with first-day photos on front steps. Leaves are dropping from the trees. It all makes me a bit nostalgic for the rituals of back-to-school things. I find myself wanting a new pair of shoes, […]Read more "Buses and Books and Back-to-School Looks"

Many are familiar with the mega-size comic conventions flanking the coasts—the San Diego Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con—but there are a slew of other venues that shine across the country. Here’s a primer to some of them: Heroes Convention (HeroesCon) Charlotte, North Carolina Month held: June http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/ This summer’s Democratic National Convention is […]Read more "Five Comic Conventions To Know About"

Congratulations to Lisa E! She is the the winner of our brand new After the Dust Settled series from Darby Creek! Please send an email with your mailing address to publicityinfo@lernerbooks.com and we will get your books in the mail for you! This week we’re honoring all of the wonderful librarians, teachers, and students who have […]Read more "Free Book Friday!"