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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

Fiction February: Read-Aloud Videos for Every Day of the Month!

A few months ago we celebrated Nonfiction November and shared read-aloud videos of some of our favorite nonfiction books. We had so much fun we thought we’d show some love to fiction next! Throughout the month of February, we’re sharing read-aloud videos of twenty-eight different fiction picture books! The videos are yours to share with […]Read more

Participating in #ClassroomBookaDay? Get Read-Aloud Suggestions

Do you have the goal to read aloud a picture book every day of the school year? Whether you’re experienced or new to this amazing challenge, Lerner has resources you don’t want to miss. We’ve got a list of incredible picture books to delight readers of all ages and interests. We’re also sharing ideas for themes, […]Read more

Looking at Little Predators: Guest Post from Author Sneed B. Collard III

by Sneed B. Collard III, author of Little Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators I first became fascinated by tiny predators as a biology student at UC Berkeley. I’d been around animals all my life, but taking invertebrate zoology and poking around tidepools made me firmly realize that life on Earth runs on “small” […]Read more

Fiction February: Read-Aloud Videos Perfect for In-Person or Remote Learning

A few months ago we celebrated Nonfiction November and shared read-aloud videos of some of our favorite nonfiction books. We had so much fun we thought we’d show some love to fiction next! Throughout the month of February we’re sharing read-aloud videos of twenty-eight different fiction picture books! The videos are yours to share with […]Read more

Build At-Home Libraries and Build Brighter Futures

Books provide comfort, inspiration, reflection, and joy. More than ever, students need access to diverse and inclusive books not only in the classroom, but at home. Helping families build and expand home libraries benefits students in the classroom and into the future.Read more

Extend Learning with Picture Books

This is a guest post from Jane Moore, a teacher for more than 26 years. Jane attended our recent webinar about using picture books with tweens and teens, then reached out to share some of her rich experience both in the classroom and from her trainings with teachers. Thank you, Jane! What a wonderful webinar […]Read more

Video: Be a Maker Author Katey Howes

By Carol Hinz, Editorial Director of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books Who can be a maker? We all can! Author Katey Howes shares more about her wonderful new picture book Be a Maker in this video clip.Read more

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