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Happy Book Birthday: July New Releases

Summer is in full swing and we have a brand new picture book to share with you! Discover an unconventional love story written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators.Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Quarto Library, Lorimer Children and Teens, Red Chair Press, Beetle Books

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: New Frontier, Planting People Growing Justice, Page Education, Flying Start Books, Knowledge Books, We Do Listen

From adventurous and thoughtful picture books to trailblazing biographies and decodable readers, this round-up has something for everyone. Check out these Spring 2025 new releases from New Frontier Publishing, Planting People Growing Justice Press, Page Education Foundation, Knowledge Books, and We Do Listen Foundation.Read more

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YA Nonfiction Roundup: Real Stories. Big Ideas.

The YA nonfiction genre can offer powerful ways for teens to connect with the world around them. These titles bring real voices, real stories, and real issues to the forefront—ideal for sparking critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful discussion.Read more

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YA Fiction Roundup: Teen Reads to Recommend

Looking for what’s new in YA? These fiction titles (plus a few you may have missed) deliver the heart, drama, and voice today’s teen readers crave.Read more

Watching and Waiting: An Interview with Author Sara Levine

Sometimes the most amazing experiences are born from patience. In the new nonfiction book Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries, author Sara Levine shares what young readers should do if they find eggs, egg cases, or galls when exploring the outdoors. Simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to practice observational science […]Read more

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New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend

These new titles are ready for storytime shelves and classroom collections. Full of heart, humor, and kid appeal, they’re the kind of books young readers will revisit—and you will love to recommend.Read more

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Summer Stars Showdown: Top Titles from 2025 So Far

After several spring showers, the skies have cleared and now we’re seeing stars! Today we celebrate the titles that have received that special recognition from journals via starred reviews. From young adult historical fiction to picture book biographies, these amazing titles stand out from the crowd.Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Back-to-School Book Picks for Your Future Self

We won’t say “back to school” too loudly just yet. But if you’re the type who likes to ease into planning or just wants to feel ahead of the game, we’ve rounded up some amazing books to help you start the year with purpose, connection, and maybe even a little fun.Read more

Happy Book Birthday: July New Releases

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Quarto Library, Lorimer Children and Teens, Red Chair Press, Beetle Books

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: New Frontier, Planting People Growing Justice, Page Education, Flying Start Books, Knowledge Books, We Do Listen

YA Fiction Roundup: Teen Reads to Recommend

Watching and Waiting: An Interview with Author Sara Levine

New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend

Summer Stars Showdown: Top Titles from 2025 So Far

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