Young Creators Take Over Lerner Publishing Group: Bring Your Kids to Work Day
What do people do all day in publishing? These kids found out!Read more "Young Creators Take Over Lerner Publishing Group: Bring Your Kids to Work Day"
Happy Book Birthday: May New Releases
May marks the beginning of many sunny days and the birthday of some exciting new releases! From captivating stories to fun adventures, this month is packed with treasures to explore.Read more "Happy Book Birthday: May New Releases"
The Black Mambas: An Interview with Kelly Crull
Join a patrol in The Black Mambas: The World’s First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit by Kelly Crull. This anti-poaching team is unlike any other: they carry no weapons. Instead, they keep animals safe with frequent patrols and a keen eye for footprints, snares, and other clues that poachers are nearby. These courageous women work in a […]Read more "The Black Mambas: An Interview with Kelly Crull"
Free Student Activities and Teaching Resources
Looking for fun and free teaching resources to enhance your classroom or library? You’re in the right place! We have a treasure trove of downloadable and printable teaching guides and activities. Whether you’re supporting Common Core instruction in the classroom or creating engaging activities for library programs, we’ve got something for every teacher and librarian. […]Read more "Free Student Activities and Teaching Resources"
We Are the Scrappy Ones: An Interview with Illustrator Kirbi Fagan
We Are the Scrappy Ones by Rebekah Taussig is an anthem of belonging, celebrating the wide range of disabled children and affirming their worth, just as they are. Luminous illustrations by Kirbi Fagan portray a diverse cast of characters living, learning, and playing. Settle in for a warm, joy-filled book that celebrates and affirms disabled […]Read more "We Are the Scrappy Ones: An Interview with Illustrator Kirbi Fagan"
The Big Tournament: An Interview with Illustrator Mathilde Van Gheluwe
Embark on a thrilling, delicious journey in The Big Tournament! Magda, a twelve-year-old chef earns a place in the prestigious Intergalactic Cooking Tournament with her exceptional dishes. The stakes of this tournament are much higher than a trophy: Nectar—a world-healing substance—is on the line. But during the tournament, Magda uncovers a galaxy-spanning conspiracy, and now […]Read more "The Big Tournament: An Interview with Illustrator Mathilde Van Gheluwe"
The Pecan Sheller: An Interview with Author Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Set in 1930s San Antonio, The Pecan Sheller follows thirteen-year-old Petra whose aspirations are put on hold after her father’s death leaves her caring for younger siblings and supporting her struggling stepmother. Forced to leave school, Petra endures grueling conditions as she works in a pecan-shelling factory. When tragedy strikes due to the unhealthy environment […]Read more "The Pecan Sheller: An Interview with Author Lupe Ruiz-Flores"
Remembering Harry Lerner, Founder of Lerner Publishing Group
It is with deep sadness that Lerner Publishing Group announces the death of Harry Lerner at the age of 93. Harry passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. For more than six decades, Harry shaped the landscape of children’s publishing—and his impact can be felt in libraries, classrooms, and reading lives across the […]Read more "Remembering Harry Lerner, Founder of Lerner Publishing Group"
Sharks Unhooked: An Interview with Author Patricia Newman
Some people are scared of sharks, but not Cristina Zenato. Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger is the true story of how one woman is exploring the ocean, helping our ecosystem, and forming incredible bonds with animals beneath the rolling surf. Cheerful illustrations by Becca Hall round out this riveting picture book […]Read more "Sharks Unhooked: An Interview with Author Patricia Newman"
