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Starstruck: 2025 in Review

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

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Clues, Codes, and Twists: Must-Read Mysteries for Every Age

There’s nothing like a good mystery to draw readers in! From puzzling clues to unexpected twists, these books give detectives of every age plenty to investigate. Explore our favorite mystery titles and series that keep readers turning pages and racing to crack the case.Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Honor Hispanic Voices in Your Classroom or Library

Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner—running from September 15 to October 15—and now is the perfect time to prep your shelves and displays. We’ve gathered a range of titles that highlight Latinx voices, celebrate cultural contributions, and spark meaningful conversations in the classroom and library.Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Quarto Library, Lorimer Children and Teens, Red Chair Press, Beetle Books

Biography Roundup: From History Makers to Unsung Heroes

Biographies have the power to connect readers with inspiring lives, extraordinary achievements, and unforgettable stories. Whether it’s a historical figure who changed the world, a trailblazer breaking barriers, or an unsung hero whose story deserves to be told, biographies invite readers to step into someone else’s shoes and see the world through their eyes. In […]Read more

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Lerner Publisher Services Fall 2024 Roundup – Walker Books, Lorimer, Red Chair Press, Quarto

Enjoy this roundup of Fall 2024 releases from four of Lerner Publisher Services publishing partners. Walker Books Australia joined the Lerner family this fall, and their inaugural list includes charming picture books, a touching middle grade novel, and two hard-hitting YA novels. Lorimer released three new LGBTQIA+ high-low YA titles, their specialty. Red Chair Press’s […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Native American Indian Heritage Month

November is Native American Indian Heritage Month, a great time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples. To mark the occasion, we’ve gathered some inspiring books for young readers featuring incredible Native American figures like Jim Thorpe, the world’s greatest athlete, and Mary Golda Ross, a trailblazing aerospace engineer.Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a vibrant occasion to honor and explore the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Read on to prepare and join us in celebrating these diverse voices and their stories.Read more

Meet the Publisher: Red Chair Press

Today’s blog post features Lerner Publisher Service’s publishing partner of many years—Red Chair Press. Enjoy the following interview with Red Chair’s publisher, Keith Garton.Read more

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