More Hands-on Books for Fun at Home
These books are great for Elementary-school-aged kids. All of the projects (and snacks!) are super fun to make! Some may need help from an adult.Read more "More Hands-on Books for Fun at Home"
Calling All Hamilton Fans!
Hamilton has been out on Disney+ for a whole week now! Have you watched it? If you or someone you know are looking for more of a Hamilton fix, well….we’ve got some books for you! Check out books about Alexander Hamilton himself, “Dear Theodosia” in her own words, and Hamilton’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.Read more "Calling All Hamilton Fans!"
Escapist Middle-Grade Reads
by Amy Fitzgerald, Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Books I always tell people that my mission is to publish stories that reflect the real world honestly for young readers, and that’s true. But sometimes, leaving the world as we know it has its upsides. Here are a few books that offer readers alternate universes to explore.Read more "Escapist Middle-Grade Reads"
Podcast Interview with Jeff Fleischer, author of Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition
Listen in as Votes of Confidence author Jeff Fleischer covers what teens, young adults, and voters in need of a civics refresher ought to know about government, politics and elections. From the importance of primaries and mid-term elections to how student council can prepare participants for a life in politics to why teens should care […]Read more "Podcast Interview with Jeff Fleischer, author of Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition"
Podcast Interview with Hannah Batsel, author/illustrator of A Is for Another Rabbit
Today on The Lerner Podcast, we’re joined by Hannah Batsel, author and illustrator of A Is for Another Rabbit, a hilarious picture book in which a rabbit-obsessed narrator makes an owl increasingly irate by refusing to play by the rules of a conventional alphabet book. Every entry is about bunnies, from “delightful, dynamic, daredevil rabbits” […]Read more "Podcast Interview with Hannah Batsel, author/illustrator of A Is for Another Rabbit"
K-3 Book Design: Deceptively Easy?
by Danielle Carnito, Trade Art Director In our Millbrook imprint, we recently started publishing highly visual expository nonfiction specifically geared toward young readers in grades K-3. Anytime we start a new type of book, working through the design aspects to figure out what we really need to communicate visually is always a fun exercise.Read more "K-3 Book Design: Deceptively Easy?"
Four Faves for Mysterious Fun
Do you like a little mystery on your bookshelf? Check out these four titles for the little sleuths in your life!Read more "Four Faves for Mysterious Fun"
19 Books for a Better World for Elementary Readers
Everyone wants to build a good life for their children. It’s clear that the work needed to complete that goal for all people by eliminating racism has not been finished. We’ve put together a list of books for younger kids that may help to start and continue talking about the road ahead.Read more "19 Books for a Better World for Elementary Readers"
18 Books to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
by Lara Neel, Trade Marketing Manager June is celebrated as Pride Month by the LGBTQIA+ community, and many Pride events occur on the last Sunday in June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City on June 28, 1969.Read more "18 Books to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month"
