About Lerner Publishing Group

Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s publishers with more than 6,500 books in print. With accolades including a Caldecott Honor, National Book Award Finalists, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards and Honors, Batchelder Award Honors, Sibert Medals and more, Lerner’s books are consistently recognized by reviewers and award committees as being among the best children’s books published.

Based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, Lerner creates nonfiction and fiction books that educate, empower, and entertain readers in the library, in the classroom, and at home.

Why Choose Lerner Publishing Group?

Lerner knows literacy

Top 5 independent children's book publisher since 1959

Known and trusted by teachers and librarians

Books kids choose to read

60+ years of publishing diverse books

Committed to helping readers grow as students and as people

Exclusive educator discount on award-winning and highly reviewed books

Lerner’s books are consistently recognized by reviewers and award committees as being among the best children’s books published.

Our early literacy offerings are informed by the Science of Reading and can be used to support reading instruction, practice, and engagement.