Book Beat: What It's REALLY Like to Have Your Book Banned as an Author
Today's guest post comes to us from Lee Wind, author of No Way, They Were Gay? His book, a fascinating look at the hidden lives and secret loves of twelve well-known historical figures, came out in April 2021. Since then, it has been challenged or banned in a number of school districts despite meeting Social Studies curriculum standards and receiving critical recognition and praise. Read on to learn about Lee's first-hand experience, and find out more about how you can fight censorship.
Find the Perfect Fit for Your Young Adult Readers
In this time of abundance, it's sometimes difficult to wade through the infinite options for your young adult reader. So how do you find the best book for gifting or even for yourself? Luckily, Lerner Publishing Group has a wide variety of titles every season. Peruse our new young adult fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels to find your perfect fit!
Sex Ed Books
It's a tricky topic, but kids deserve to know the facts about reproduction, sex, gender, relationships, and consent. Here's a collection of books that your shelves should hold for kids to educate and empower themselves.
Not long ago we celebrated Nonfiction November, and had so much fun we thought we'd celebrate some of our favorite fiction books next! Throughout the month of February we'll be sharing read-aloud videos of fiction picture books—one video for every school day in the month! The videos are yours to share with students and readers, whether you're watching them in your classroom or library or using them for hybrid and distance learning.
Participants will receive an email every week beginning January 29 with links to videos for the week. We'll also include lists of related books your readers might enjoy as well as downloadable activities. Fiction February is free to join—head to our sign-up page to register!
Get the ARC of The Green Girls
Emma, Lily, and Fadila want to save the planet . . . but no one around them seems to care.
Frustrated, they name themselves the Green Girls, take to social media, and launch a series of bold protests. Alongside their classmate and aspiring Green Girl Silas, the crew risks getting in trouble (and stirs some up) to raise awareness about container ship pollution, palm oil overproduction, and more environmental hazards. With a mix of livestreams, spray paint, and bungee cords, they're out to make a difference—and get their followers to do the same.
Indigo and Ida
"This lively middle-grade novel successfully captures the turmoil of finding one's place while navigating the various demands of growing up. . . . A satisfying story that demonstrates how the past can shed light on the present."
"This is history presented through the lens of immigration, and readers learn the basics . . . along with new insights."
"Honestly and courageously explores sensitive topics."
Roads to Family
"A rich and resourceful guide . . . The book is nuanced, bringing to the forefront the validity of all families along with answers to the questions young people might have about themselves and others."
★ Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
"In this unique work of nonfiction, Edinger and Younge transform the words of Olaudah Equiano's 1789 autobiographical slavery narrative into found-verse poetry. . . . [An] absorbing, singular creation."
—starred, Booklist
The Green Girls
"Readers will be drawn in by bright, approachable illustrations and stay for the determination of these young eco-warriors."
The 2023 Oscar Nominations Are Here
Kicking off 2023 with the TEX-E Prize, a new Greentown Go program, and more!