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The Summer Scrapbook: An Interview with Author Florence Migga

Adventure, friendship, growth. The Summer Scrapbook tests the bonds of three best friends, Ava, Becca, and Cat, as they tackle their first summer apart. They vow to stay in touch through letters and collect souvenirs of their experiences to compile into a joint scrapbook at the end of the summer. As the girls step out […]Read more

May Happy Book Birthday

We are happy to showcase these new titles to inspire young readers and build excitement for the fast-approaching summertime!Read more

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April Happy Book Birthday

We are excited to announce these new titles to keep the little ones turning pages during the rainy springtime season!Read more

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Choir Grrrl: An Interview with Author Ashley Granillo

Sing it loud, sing it proud! In Choir Grrrl, thirteen-year-old Alondra was born into a musical family; her dad, former frontman of an alt-rock band, has taught her and her sisters to follow in his footsteps. Despite secretly liking quieter music, Alondra is committed to the band she and her sisters have formed. But when […]Read more

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Rules for Liars: An Interview with Author Debra Garfinkle

Rebecca is overwhelmed by the pressure of preparing for her bat mitzvah while grieving the loss of her mother and dealing with growing insecurity. Her friendship with Hailey is fraying, leaving Rebecca to find comfort in her dog, Meatball. Meanwhile, Nikki’s family has lost their home, forcing them to move into a smaller, less glamorous […]Read more

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February Happy Book Birthday

We are proud to share the February new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles include picture books to help young readers find peace and understanding, graphic novels encouraging kindness and cooperation, and middle grade novels emphasizing using your voice.Read more

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Absolutely Everything: An Interview with Author Damian Alexander

Lately, life feels like a lot for Marcella. Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. She keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she’s doing it. Plus, her bestie has new friends, and her parents even want to move apartments. She’s trying to keep track of the changes—but absolutely everything is stressing her out! Absolutely Everything is a funny, […]Read more

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Zeyna Lost and Found: An Interview with Author Shafaq Khan

Set in 1970, Zeyna Lost and Found follows twelve-year-old Zeyna, a British Pakistani girl caught between two worlds—and two continents. What begins as an awkward family trip to Pakistan quickly spirals into a high-stakes search when Zeyna’s parents mysteriously vanish, leaving only cryptic clues and whispers of a jewel heist behind. With her annoying little […]Read more

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Ivy Newt: An Interview with Derek Keilty

Meet the mind behind Ivy Newt in Miracula, a whimsical new chapter book series blending humor, adventure, and heart. Ivy Newt, a young witch, and her shape-shifting friend, Tom, find themselves caught up in perilous adventures, but they always end up making friends, helping others, and defeating bullies. The fast-paced plot gallops along with lots […]Read more

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