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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

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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

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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

Librarian Prep Post: Read with Pride

Pride Month is almost here, and now’s the perfect time to refresh your book displays, lesson plans, and library collections with inclusive reads! This Librarian Prep Post features a curated list of new LGBTQ+ titles that celebrate identity, foster empathy, and uplift every reader. Read on and get your library Pride Month-ready!Read more

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Level Up Your Summer Reading with Lerner Books!

As we prepare for the summer months ahead, now is the perfect time for librarians, educators, and families to start planning their summer reading programs. We are here to help by offering a curated selection of engaging titles that align with the iREAD® 2025 theme: Level Up at Your Library. Get ready to build an […]Read more

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Spring 2025 Graphic Novel Roundup: Panels, Plots, and Page-Turners!

This season, we’re thrilled to spotlight a selection of compelling titles and series that showcase the diverse storytelling and artistic talents in the graphic novel universe. Join us as we explore the must-read graphic novels hitting the shelves in the first half of 2025.Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Celebrate Poetry & the Planet with These Library Picks

April is a time to celebrate both language and the planet. With National Poetry Month and Earth Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity to highlight books that inspire creativity and environmental awareness. This round includes recommended titles to help librarians and educators prepare for the month ahead.Read more

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