Scallywag Press – The Lerner Blog

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

Author Interviews

Ivy Newt: An Interview with Derek Keilty

Meet the mind behind Ivy Newt in Miracula, a whimsical new chapter book series blending humor, adventure, and heart. Ivy Newt, a young witch, and her shape-shifting friend, Tom, find themselves caught up in perilous adventures, but they always end up making friends, helping others, and defeating bullies. The fast-paced plot gallops along with lots […]Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Andersen Press, Scallywag Press, Intergalactic Afikoman, Creston Books

It’s a picture book party on the blog today! In this round up of Spring 2025 titles from some of our distinguished publishing partners, you’ll find stories that offer cautionary tales of technology, encourage young readers to be themselves, explore history from new perspectives, and are just plain fun. Enjoy these new releases from Andersen […]Read more

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Lerner Publisher Services Fall 2024 Roundup – Andersen Press, Lantana Publishing, Scallywag Press

This roundup of titles from three of Lerner Publisher Service’s UK-based publishing partners is a picture book party! From fun stories about a cake-loving monster and a bumbling cat detective to inspiring true stories of daring escapes from enslavement and gentle lessons on empathy, these picture books belong on your shelves. Check out the exciting […]Read more

Meet the Publisher: Scallywag Press

It’s been one full year since Scallywag Press joined the ranks of Lerner Publisher Services, and they feel like family already. In case you missed the blog post last year that introduced Scallywag as an LPS publishing partner, enjoy this interview with Scallywag’s founder and publisher Sarah Pakenham.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

Fall 2023 Titles from Lerner Publisher Services

We could not be more pleased to show you all the Fall 2023 titles from our publishing partners near and far. Enjoy this round-up of picture books, series nonfiction, graphic novels, young adult fiction, and more!Read more

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Ready, Set, Read: Our Picture Book Round-Up

We’re super excited to share some fantastic picture books with you. These aren’t just regular books; they’re little adventures packed with fun stories and excellent pictures. Each book is a mini journey, perfect for story time or just exploring on your own. So, we’ve got some great picks for you, whether you’re reading with your […]Read more

Introducing: Scallywag Press

We are proud to introduce one of Lerner Publisher Services’ newest publishers—Scallywag Press! Scallywag Press is a UK-based publisher who creates picture books that reflect on our lives and provide valuable perspectives which could be useful to readers of any age. Scallywag love books where words and pictures both play their different parts to convey […]Read more

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