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When It’s Your Turn for Midnight: An Interview with Author Blessing Musariri

What would you do if everything you believed about your life began to unravel? In When It’s Your Turn for Midnight, author Blessing Musariri explores identity, family secrets, and the quiet strength it takes to face the truth, all set against the rich cultural backdrop of Zimbabwe. In this interview, Blessing shares the personal and […]Read more

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Stories That Build Readers: New & Upcoming Titles from Lerner Stories

Building confident readers starts with stories that connect. The newest additions to the Lerner Stories lineup feature diverse voices, real-world themes, and irresistible plots that help young readers find themselves—and their love of reading—between the pages.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

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New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend

These new titles are ready for storytime shelves and classroom collections. Full of heart, humor, and kid appeal, they’re the kind of books young readers will revisit—and you will love to recommend.Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Back-to-School Book Picks for Your Future Self

We won’t say “back to school” too loudly just yet. But if you’re the type who likes to ease into planning or just wants to feel ahead of the game, we’ve rounded up some amazing books to help you start the year with purpose, connection, and maybe even a little fun.Read more

Author Interviews

Sometimes the Girl: An Interview with Jennifer Mason-Black

What do relationships, art, and the truth have in common? Sometimes they are messy. Eighteen-year-old Holi learns this firsthand in Sometimes the Girl when she gets a short-term job sorting through the attic of an acclaimed elderly author. There in the attic, Holi discovers secrets that change the way she sees her own life and […]Read more

Publisher Roundup

Lerner Publisher Services Spring 2025: Magination Press, Walker Books Australia, Lantana Publishing

This round up has a lot of variety–from self-help picture books and meditative nature guides to charming tales of penguins and rhinos, fractured fairy tales, bat mitzvah woes, and Kenyan mythology. ICYMI, here are the Spring 2025 release from Lerner Publisher Services’ publishing partners Magination Press (new to LPS this season!), Walker Books Australia, and […]Read more

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Introducing Magination Press

Lerner Publisher Services is proud to announce its newest publisher partner—American Psychological Association. Under the Magination Press imprint, American Psychological Association (APA) publishes books for young readers that combine psychology and literature to make navigating life’s challenges a little easier. APA’s inaugural season with Lerner Publisher Services includes the incredible selections below. Additionally, the full […]Read more

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Fall 2024 YA Nonfiction Roundup

This fall, immerse yourself in a roundup of YA nonfiction that opens doors to discovery, understanding, and empowerment. From the science of poisonous plants to the ever-evolving history of technology, these books cover a fascinating spectrum of topics. Perfect for educators, librarians, and readers alike, these titles promise to inspire curiosity and spark meaningful conversations. […]Read more

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