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Spring Sesame Street® Roundup

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a collection of brand-new Sesame Street® books! From lessons in environmental awareness to self-care, this roundup is bursting with engaging reads that encourage kids to think, feel, and take action in ways that make the world a better place. Read on and […]Read more

Author Interviews

Speaking on Climate: An Interview with Author Rune Kier Nielsen

The climate crisis won’t wait—are you eager to speak up and inspire change? Speaking on Climate is a rousing guide that breaks down the common pitfalls of climate rhetoric and how you can avoid them through creating effective speeches that will motivate audiences to make meaningful change. Today author Rune Kier Nielson joins us to […]Read more

Author Interviews

Sometimes the Girl: An Interview with Jennifer Mason-Black

What do relationships, art, and the truth have in common? Sometimes they are messy. Eighteen-year-old Holi learns this firsthand in Sometimes the Girl when she gets a short-term job sorting through the attic of an acclaimed elderly author. There in the attic, Holi discovers secrets that change the way she sees her own life and […]Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Magination Press, Walker Books Australia, Lantana Publishing

This round up has a lot of variety–from self-help picture books and meditative nature guides to charming tales of penguins and rhinos, fractured fairy tales, bat mitzvah woes, and Kenyan mythology. ICYMI, here are the Spring 2025 release from Lerner Publisher Services’ publishing partners Magination Press (new to LPS this season!), Walker Books Australia, and […]Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Andersen Press, Scallywag Press, Intergalactic Afikoman, Creston Books

It’s a picture book party on the blog today! In this round up of Spring 2025 titles from some of our distinguished publishing partners, you’ll find stories that offer cautionary tales of technology, encourage young readers to be themselves, explore history from new perspectives, and are just plain fun. Enjoy these new releases from Andersen […]Read more

Collections

Tried and true—and translated

When we publish books in translation, we can choose books that we already know children love. We’ve seen how they are enjoyed in their original language and watched them travel through other countries and cultures.Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Cheriton, Hungry Tomato, Ruby Tuesday

If your shelves need a series nonfiction update, you’ve come to the right place. This list is packed full of STEM topics for elementary through upper grades, covering everything from outer space and high-tech inventions to the animal kingdom and plant life. Enjoy perusing these Spring 2025 releases from several of our esteemed publishing partners: […]Read more

Partnering to Build Inclusive School Communities: Lerner + AmazeWorks

We’re proud to partner with AmazeWorks, an organization committed to the power of belonging. Together, we’ve created the Friendship Across Differences Kit—a thoughtfully curated book set featuring five powerful stories and an easy-to-use curriculum designed to help students form friendships across cultural, racial, and religious differences. With this kit, educators can: Books Included: The Rabbi […]Read more

Collections

Librarian Prep Post: July Reads That Celebrate Identity and the Natural World

Planning ahead for summer themes? July offers great opportunities to connect readers with books that celebrate the wonders of nature and the power of identity. This Librarian Prep Post features some spotlight titles and inclusive stories perfect for Shark Week and Disability Pride Month—so you can stock up and be ready to inspire.Read more

Speaking on Climate: An Interview with Author Rune Kier Nielsen

Sometimes the Girl: An Interview with Jennifer Mason-Black

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Magination Press, Walker Books Australia, Lantana Publishing

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Andersen Press, Scallywag Press, Intergalactic Afikoman, Creston Books

Tried and true—and translated

Partnering to Build Inclusive School Communities: Lerner + AmazeWorks

Librarian Prep Post: July Reads That Celebrate Identity and the Natural World

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