Looking back, Lerner has seen some amazing years publishing exceptional fiction and nonfiction for K–12 readers. But 2025 has been a year unlike any we’ve seen! Our titles earned an extraordinary 57 starred reviews, and our distribution partners earned another 8. Explore the celebrated picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, graphic novels, and […]Read more "Starstruck: 2025 in Review"
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 "Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin"
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace is a powerful true story of cross-cultural friendship and reconciliation. Minnesota soldier Orval Amdahl served in World War II, arriving in Nagasaki, Japan, in the autumn of 1945 to keep the peace in the aftermath of the atomic bombing […]Read more "Returning the Sword: An Interview with Author Caren Stelson"
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 "From Meteors to Mars: A Stellar Space Roundup"