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Celebrate Mental Wellness Month

Celebrate Mental Wellness Month

With the combined weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, societal changes, and everyday anxieties, it has become increasingly difficult to feel emotionally and psychologically content. Mental health is something that affects us all, regardless of age, gender, race, or experience. Books are a wonderful way to increase awareness and take the time to discuss mental wellness […]Read more "Celebrate Mental Wellness Month"
Small Shoes, Great Strides: An Interview with Author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Small Shoes, Great Strides: An Interview with Author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Many students know the story of Ruby Bridges, but how about the McDonogh Three? Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality tells the powerful true story of how Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost courageously integrated a New Orleans school on November 14, 1960.  Today award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux […]Read more "Small Shoes, Great Strides: An Interview with Author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson"
Social Studies Spotlight: Lerner’s All-Age Fall Collection

Social Studies Spotlight: Lerner’s All-Age Fall Collection

As the season shifts, Lerner Books proudly presents our newest Fall collection of social studies books. Crafted for readers of all ages, these selections offer a gateway into diverse cultures, histories, and societal narratives. Whether you’re an educator, student, or simply someone with a passion for understanding the world around us, these fall series and […]Read more "Social Studies Spotlight: Lerner’s All-Age Fall Collection"
Lifting Diverse Voices: A Q&A with Authors Inspiring Discussion and Action with YA Nonfiction

Lifting Diverse Voices: A Q&A with Authors Inspiring Discussion and Action with YA Nonfiction

On October 5th, we hosted the Lifting Diverse Voices webinar moderated by #ReadWoke founder and 2020 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year Cicely Lewis and featuring experts Talia Aikens-Nuñez, Lars Ortiz, and Dr. Artika Tyner. These three authors have all recently released Young Adult Nonfiction books that focus on prejudice, racism, and the ways […]Read more "Lifting Diverse Voices: A Q&A with Authors Inspiring Discussion and Action with YA Nonfiction"
Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month! Indigenous people are a vital part of the United States and have had a huge impact on the country. November is a perfect time to celebrate and appreciate this significance, as well as make sure that readers are educated on the history, traditions, and stories of Native American people. […]Read more "Native American Heritage Month"
The Beasts in Your Brain: An Interview with Illustrator Harshad Marathe
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The Beasts in Your Brain: An Interview with Illustrator Harshad Marathe

The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression by Katherine Speller is a clever, approachable, and empathetic read for young adults and their loved ones. Each chapter reminds readers that they are not alone in their feelings, teaches them the science of mental illness, and empowers them to quell the brain […]Read more "The Beasts in Your Brain: An Interview with Illustrator Harshad Marathe"

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