Tag: social studies

Celebrate National Poetry Month!

This April, join Lerner Publishing Group in celebrating National Poetry Month with a treasure trove of poetry resources designed for educators and librarians. Embrace the joy of verse with our engaging collection, featuring printable posters and interactive, downloadable activities from standout titles like Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems, Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature, and Where We Come From.

Read on to register for this celebration and get a sneak peak at our spotlight titles being feature during Poetry Month!

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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 kiddos, picking out something for your classroom, or love a good picture book.

Keep scrolling to browse through our handpicked selection of picture books.

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Social Studies Spotlight: Lerner’s All-Age Fall Collection

As the season shifts, Lerner Books proudly presents our newest Fall collection of social studies books. Crafted for readers of all ages, these selections offer a gateway into diverse cultures, histories, and societal narratives. Whether you’re an educator, student, or simply someone with a passion for understanding the world around us, these fall series and books are sure to captivate and inform.

Read on to discover some of our spotlight additions this fall, and a chance to sign up for Nonfiction November.

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Not Done Yet: An Interview with Author Tameka Fryer Brown and Illustrator Nina Crews

Today is election day and no one believed more in the power of voting than activist and politician Shirley Chisholm. Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm’s Fight for Change chronicles Shirley’s journey from teaching to entering politics, eventually becoming the first Black woman ever elected to Congress—and, in 1972, the first woman of any race to seriously run for president. Through poetry and digital illustration, author Tameka Fryer Brown and artist Nina Crews celebrate Chisholm’s determination and her commitment to working for rights for all. Although Chisholm is gone, her legacy lives on, continuing to inspire those who fight for fairness and change.

Today Tameka Fryer Brown and Nina Crews join us to discuss this stunning picture book biography. Read on to find a video from the author and information about how you can go vote!

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