This Spring, we’re rounding up the most exciting sports books that not only highlight the adrenaline-pumping moments of these seasonal sports but also delve into the inspiring stories of athletes and teams who have left an indelible mark on their games. Continue reading to discover our standout sports books of the season that celebrate the triumphs, challenges, and heartwarming stories of athletes and teams. Single Titles My First Dino-Boarding From the Series Dino Board Books Grab your surfboard—and your skateboard! Young kids will delight in this action-packed board book that introduces bo ..read more

The weather is turning colder and that mean’s hockey season has begun! Strikers: A Graphic Novel takes readers back to the season of 1986 in Flint, Michigan where one team of underdogs will learn how to stay on their skates when they only see Ls in the future. Even though they may not understand each other they find reasons to keep taking the ice together. Today author Kiel Phegley joins us to discuss his favorite characters, what he loves about Jacques Khouri’s illustrations, and more. Read on to watch the official book trailer! What is Strikers all about, and why did you write this book? St ..read more

We’re spotlighting our latest lineup of graphic novels set to rock your world this fall! Get ready to flip through pages packed with awesomeness as we take you on a wild ride beyond the panels. Read on to uncover the excitement that our Fall Graphic Novel Preview has in store for you! Krish and the Robot Kicks (Series) Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 4 Follow in the footsteps of Krish Banerjee, a young basketball player yearning for a starting position. When he stumbles onto a pair of sneaker bots who can up his game, he laces up and gets ready to step off the sidelines. But the robot shoes ..read more

By Alice Meichsner Need more after Super Bowl Sunday? Learn about your favorite athletes, teams, and more with some top sports picks from Lerner! With titles for fans of all types: study the sports, the stats, the players, and learn more about your favorite games along the way! Do you know the story of the GOAT in your favorite sport? How much do you know about the lives of your favorite MVPs and Olympic athletes? Or maybe you’re looking to learn about a sport you’re unfamiliar with? Keep scrolling to find the most interesting biographies and stories about our greatest athletes and the games t ..read more

by Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist The winter holidays have come to a close, but that doesn’t mean more aren’t on the way. Lerner has come prepared to give young readers a dino-mite Valentine’s Day with the newest title of the Dino-Holidays series. Read on to find out what our favorite dinosaurs are up to now and discover the wide variety of dino books available in new formats! With just a little over a month left before Valentine’s Day, cards, boxes, and candy will be on every young reader’s mind. The dinos return in Dino-Valentine’s Day to deliver everything expected as well as a specia ..read more

By Alice Meichsner It’s football season folks! But really every time of year has dozens of sports for fans to enjoy. Study the sports, the stats, the players, and learn more about your favorite games along the way! Do you know the story of the GOAT in your favorite sport? How about the biggest success and comeback stories of your favorite teams? Or the lives of your favorite MVPs and Olympic athletes? Keep scrolling to find the most interesting biographies and stories about all the greatest superstars! Greatest of All Time Players (Lerner Sports) 12 Titles Interest Level: Grade 2 – Gra ..read more

I’m not an athlete. No matter how much I enjoy being active, I’m too clumsy for sports. Too uninterested in competition. But I raised an athlete, and we’re a family who enjoys watching sports of all kinds. An intense amount of dedication and determination goes along with athletic achievement. I know about the time, money, and support it takes to improve your game. I know about both joy and sorrow on the field—my son still carries a particular defeat with him, twelve years after it happened. My love for athletes helped me write Gender Inequality in Sports—I wanted to champion the strength of wo ..read more

For baseball fans here in Minnesota, the long, cold winter seemed even longer and colder than usual. Fans usually have spring training to look forward to in February and March, but this winter was different. Major League Baseball players and owners argued about money and shut down the league. When months had passed and they still couldn’t agree, league owners delayed spring training. But as Opening Day approached, frozen labor negotiations thawed as quickly as Lake Minnetonka in April. To celebrate the return of baseball, check out the new Greatest of All Time Players series. Read about the ..read more

March is Women’s History Month, but if you’re not part of the judo world you may never have heard of “the mother of women’s judo,” Rena “Rusty” Glickman Kanokogi. Glickman’s story is told in the upcoming picture book Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo. Read on to for a fascinating overview of her story and to take a peek inside the book. “In life, you’re either the hammer or the nail,” she famously said, and Glickman was most definitely a hammer. She was the first woman to practice judo at the world-famous Kodokan in Japan. She fought to get women’s judo into the Olympics, and then she coached the f ..read more

By Megan Ciskowski, Associate Publicist Check out January new releases from Lerner Publishing Group! Graphic Novels Medical Breakthroughs series Explore major medical events and the scientific breakthroughs that made them possible. With an accessible, graphic nonfiction approach, each title in the Medical Breakthroughs series spotlights the famous figures behind notable discoveries. A lively tone and dynamic visuals guide readers through different historical eras and present STEM concepts in a fun, inviting fashion. Readers won’t want to put down these high-interest true stories, as ..read more