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Librarian Prep Post: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a vibrant occasion to honor and explore the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Read on to prepare and join us in celebrating these diverse voices and their stories.Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: August New Releases

Bring out the cake and light the candles! We have a bevy of book birthdays to celebrate. Read on to find the August new releases.Read more

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Tiny Tales, Big Fun: Must-Read Lerner Stories for Early Readers

In today’s blog post, we’re thrilled to spotlight some of the latest and most captivating titles from Lerner Stories. Perfectly crafted to engage young minds, these books are designed to spark a lifelong love of reading. Below, we’ll highlight our upcoming releases, showcasing the enchanting stories and delightful characters that make these books a must-have […]Read more

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YA Fiction Roundup: New Titles to Add to Your Reading List

Welcome to our YA Fiction Roundup, where we spotlight our must-read spring titles perfect for your classroom or library collection. This season features many compelling stories, including Eyes Open, set in Portugal, the poignant journey of self-discovery in Ace and the Misfits and many more! These new releases are sure to captivate your readers and […]Read more

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Get Ready for More Mischief with The Pinchers Series

We’re thrilled to announce that the second book in the hilarious and heartwarming chapter book series, The Pinchers, is now available for preorder on our site! If you haven’t met Theo and his quirky family of criminals yet, you’re in for a treat. Perfect for young readers in grades 1-4, The Pinchers series combines adventure, […]Read more

Author Interviews

Eyes Open: An Interview with Author Lyn Miller-Lachmann

Thoroughly researched and resonant with our own times, Eyes Open is a historical novel in verse which follows on young woman’s coming of age during the Salazar dictatorship in 1960s Portugal. Sónia’s comfortable middle-class life is upended when her boyfriend is arrested for anti-government activities and her family’s restaurant is closed for its association with […]Read more

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Touch the Sky: An Interview with Author Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

Learning to pump on the swings is a rite of passage for many young children. In Touch the Sky Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. A chance encounter with precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen gives him just what he needs to know, and he finally learns […]Read more

Meet the Publisher: Andersen Press

For this month’s Meet the Publisher, we are featuring our long-time publishing partner Andersen Press! UK-based Andersen was the first publisher to partner with Lerner oh so many years ago, and we are thrilled that they’ve stuck around! The Andersen catalog now features over 100 picture books available to the US market through Lerner Publisher […]Read more

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Cruzita and the Mariacheros: Author Interview with Ashley Granillo

Lighthearted and honest, Cruzita and the Mariacheros explores music, family, heritage, and legacy with a touch of sweetness from delicious treats. Cruzita dreams of becoming a pop star, but for now she has to help out at her family’s struggling bakery, where nothing’s been the same since her beloved great-uncle’s death. And when she’s not […]Read more

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