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Earth-Shaking News: Ten Years After the Fukushima Disaster

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, Japan. Dr. Fred Bortz, author of Meltdown: The Nuclear Disaster in Japan and Our Energy Future, returns to share his thoughts regarding the event’s impact on sustainable energy resources. To learn more about the disaster and subsequent clean up, find resources and articles at […]Read more

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: NEW PICTURE BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, YA, AND NONFICTION

By Megan Ciskowski, Assistant Publicist Check out March new releases from Lerner Publishing Group!Read more

Narrative Nonfiction Hotlist

Narrative nonfiction reads like a novel, but the stories are true. It’s a great way for kids to learn about the world, and appeals to to lovers of fiction and whatever topic a given book covers. Here’s an overview of Narrative Nonfiction and a look at some of our best-selling narrative nonfiction titles!Read more

Wait…Pigeons were Spies? Enter the Secret World of Spying

by Brianna Kaiser, Associate Editor/Associate Photo Editor You’re moving through a dense crowd as counterintelligence agents follow you. If you cannot escape, you will be arrested. So what do you do?Read more

A Closer Look: What’s the Deal with Back Matter?

by Carol Hinz, Associate Publisher of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books Last summer as we were making the final tweaks to our Spring 2021 picture books before they went off to the printer, I was struck by the fascinating range of back matter found in these six books. But what exactly is back matter and […]Read more

Paired Fiction and Nonfiction for Literacy

Paired fiction and nonfiction can help students learn to think critically while comparing text types – and enjoying fun stories!Read more

Author Interviews

#MeToo and You: An Interview with Author Halley Bondy

The #MeToo movement has changed the way many people view the world, but how well do tweens understand it? #MeToo and You: Everything You Need to Know about Consent, Boundaries, and More explores the nuances of emotions, comfort, and discomfort in sexually charged and emotionally abusive situations. Tween readers will learn about consent, harassment, abuse, and […]Read more

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: NEW PICTURE BOOKS, MIDDLE-GRADE, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND NONFICTION

By Megan Ciskowski, Assistant Publicist Check out February new releases from Lerner Publishing Group!Read more

Biographies for a New Year

Give readers crucial context for current events with must-have biographies. Dive into the stories behind important leaders and the experiences that defined them, from politicians making headlines today to under-celebrated historical figures.Read more

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