#ReadWoke – The Lerner Blog

Imani’s Enchanting Adventures in Hair Magic: Celebrating Diversity with Read Woke™ Books

Embark on a magical journey with Hair Magic, a captivating series from Read Woke™ Books. Witness how Imani’s hair transforms as she discovers her inner strengths – from bravery to creativity. This series is not just a story; it’s a celebration of diversity and empowerment for young readers.Read more

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

History in Pictures: The New Series Bringing History to Life

In the new History in Pictures series, readers will take a close look at the past. These books go beyond the basics and inform readers how historical events relate to social justice issues today. As part of the Read Woke™ Books collection, these titles were created in partnership with the Read Woke librarian, Cicely Lewis. […]Read more

Best of the blog

Read fascinating Author Interviews

Explore curated Collections