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Author Florence Migga joins us today to share her experience writing the new middle grade novel THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK, her creative choices, and her hopes for young readers. Read on to download a free discussion guide!

We mourn the passing of Jane Yolen, author extraordinaire and friend. Her work touched the lives of countless readers around the world, and her stories will remain in our hearts forever. To work with her was a profound privilege. Our deepest condolences to Jane's family and friends.

We have one very special book celebrating its release in June. Read on to discover the latest and greatest naptime picture book, perfect for lounging in the summer sun!

Can you believe we’re almost halfway through June? Over the first half of 2026, our fiction and nonfiction titles have captivated readers everywhere. Here is a look at the twenty-four standout stars highlighted by…

“I am interested in what it takes to be the happy endings that our elders have been waiting for.” @kaokaliayang.bsky.social, author of the new picture book A HOME ON THE PAGE, shares her powerful stories with the SoftPower/FulStories podcast! www.softpowerfulstories.org/ps6-kao-kali...

Get to know @marciamickelson.bsky.social, author of THE WRITING ROOM, with this clip with @teachingbooks.bsky.social! share.teachingbooks.net/QLOH79V

TRUMPETS OF DEATH has been nominated for the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards in the Best Publication for Teens category! Our congratulations to author and illustrator Simon Bournel-Bosson. 🍄 Find the full list of nominees on the Comic Con website: www.comic-con.org/awards/eisne...

The World Cup is quickly approaching and all young soccer fans are on waiting to see who comes out on top! Author John Coy joins us on the Lerner blog to share his brand new picture book that will encourage the love of the game and the love of reading at the same time!

TIME asked 25 literary experts to pick one book that they believe reflects where American life is headed or speaks to the present in a meaningful way. Librarian and Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets chose MY FRIEND JULIA! Check out the full list here: time.com/collection/o...

“I am interested in what it takes to be the happy endings that our elders have been waiting for.” – Kao Kalia Yang Kao Kalia Yang is a Hmong American teacher, speak…

Adventure, friendship, growth. The Summer Scrapbook tests the bonds of three best friends, Ava, Becca, and Cat, as they tackle their first summer apart. They vow to stay in touch through letters and collect souvenirs of their experiences to compile into a joint scrapbook at the end of the summer. As the girls step out of their comfort zones—and out of the roles they each play in the trio—they find themselves and their friendship changing and growing. Author Florence Migga joins us today to share her experience writing the book, her creative choices, and her hopes for young readers.

We have one very special book celebrating its release in June. Read on to discover the latest and greatest naptime picture book, perfect for lounging in the summer sun!

The World Cup is quickly approaching and all young soccer fans are on waiting to see who comes out on top! Encourage their love of the game and the love of reading in one fell swoop with this new, high-energy picture book from author John Coy.

Oprah Winfrey, George Saunders, David Sedaris, Tayari Jones, and 21 others pick the books that speak to a country as a crossroads