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Librarian Prep Post: Build a Thoughtful Black History Month Collection

February is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to refresh your Black History Month booklists. We’ve curated a range of new and essential titles to help you plan engaging displays and instruction for readers of all ages.Read more

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Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Books to Brighten Every Reader’s Season

Not sure where to start your holiday shopping? We’ve curated our favorite books of 2025 to help you discover great gifts for readers of all ages and interests.Read more

Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin

Revolutions are made out of love for people and for place. This was a core belief of activists and married couple James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs. In the new picture book biography, Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs, inspiring poems and bold art introduce young readers to […]Read more

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Early Literacy Roundup: Series That Build Strong Reading Foundations

Librarians and educators know that strong early literacy skills are key to later academic success. These fall series from Lerner Books make it easy to engage young readers with approachable text, visual support, and age-appropriate topics that build comprehension and confidence, one book at a time.Read more

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Step into the Rhythm of Hip-Hop Culture

Hip-hop is more than music, it’s a global movement that celebrates creativity, resilience, and identity. The Hip-Hop Culture series explores how this art form has shaped generations through music, dance, fashion, and social change. Each title highlights key figures, groundbreaking moments, and the ongoing impact of hip-hop around the world.Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Fresh STEM Titles for Your Shelves

Looking to strengthen your library’s STEM section? Explore Lerner’s standout STEM titles and series that connect science and storytelling in engaging ways, ideal for young readers eager to explore how the world works.Read more

Author Interviews

So Rude!: An Interview with Author Jessica Fries-Gaither

Humans have rules for how to behave, but sometimes animals need to break those rules to survive. So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly introduces seven human behavior rules and the animals that break them! Scarlet kingsnakes lie; they pretend to be venomous coral snakes to scare off predators. And hippos make a mess; they spray waste […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Season’s Readings for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa

It’s never too early to start planning for December. Stock up now with engaging, age-appropriate titles that celebrate the holidays and the spirit of community, all while supporting literacy and inclusion in your classroom or library.Read more

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From Meteors to Mars: A Stellar Space Roundup

From meteors racing across the sky to NASA’s ambitious missions to Mars, the universe offers endless inspiration for young readers. These new and upcoming space-themed titles invite students to explore the science, technology, and big questions behind our cosmic neighborhood. Perfect for sparking curiosity in classrooms and libraries, each book encourages readers to think beyond […]Read more

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