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Touch the Sky: An Interview with Author Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

Learning to pump on the swings is a rite of passage for many young children. In Touch the Sky Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. A chance encounter with precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen gives him just what he needs to know, and he finally learns […]Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: May New Releases in Picture Books, Graphic Novels, and Young Adult Novels!

Whether you’re soaring on the backyard swing set or fighting off aliens with a giant, robot-shaped hotel, life is always exciting in the spring. Check out these new releases to give your May an extra kick!Read more

Meet the Publisher: Andersen Press

For this month’s Meet the Publisher, we are featuring our long-time publishing partner Andersen Press! UK-based Andersen was the first publisher to partner with Lerner oh so many years ago, and we are thrilled that they’ve stuck around! The Andersen catalog now features over 100 picture books available to the US market through Lerner Publisher […]Read more

Haiku, Ew!: An Interview with Author Lynn Brunelle

Nature is beautiful! And also super gross! Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature highlights thirteen animals (and a few fungi) and the exceptionally icky things they do! The haiku are accompanied by additional facts that will delight—and disgust—readers of all ages. Today author Lynn Brunelle joins us to talk about how she wrote […]Read more

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: APRIL NEW RELEASES IN PICTURE BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, NONFICTION, AND MORE!

April is the perfect time for new beginnings…and new books! Check out our new releases to discover entertainment for the rainy spring days.Read more

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Picture Perfect Picks Webinar Round-Up

Browse the eye-catching picture books featured in this webinar to explore a carefully curated selection of exceptional picture books from Lerner Publisher Services’ esteemed publishing partners—Andersen Press USA, Lantana Publishing, and Scallywag Press. These books cover vital themes like childhood disability, bullying, family bonds, and friendship, offering meaningful stories to engage and empower the young […]Read more

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If I Were a Fungus: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Gaia Stella

Fungus is everywhere: cities, mountains, on food, and in deserts. Fungi are found around the globe, yet we know very little about them. Scientists even have a hard time defining what they are because they’re so contradictory. If I Were a Fungus by Gaia Stella is a playful and informative introduction to the fantastic world […]Read more

Celebrate Earth Day with Books That Inspire Action and Awareness

As Earth Day approaches, it’s a great reminder that our commitment to the planet extends far beyond a single day. We have carefully curated a selection of books for Earth Day—and every day after that—to touch on crucial themes such as sustainability, wildlife conservation, climate action, and the simple steps we can all take to […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate the power of words with all kinds of poetry and discover new poets ever day. Below are some of Lerner’s top fiction and nonfiction poetry titles to expand students’ understanding of the genre and to encourage their own creativity and curiosity.Read more

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