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Smart and funny young adult books. Pop culture, school life, relationships, health, and how-to, plus true stories and memoirs. Come see us at @LernerBooks!

Minneapolis
Joined July 2008
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The US government is complicated, but it's not incomprehensible. Join author @jefffleischer at 57th Street Books on October 2nd, 6pm to discuss his new YA nonfiction CIVIC MINDED! okt.to/rlNEkb
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How are you preparing for the upcoming election? Young readers can find the information they need on voting in the US in VOTES OF CONFIDENCE 3RD ED by @jefffleischer. Thank you @staceyabrams for sharing this nonfiction! okt.to/gdmSLK
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Was Abe Lincoln gay? More than likely. The film "Lover of Men" reviews the evidence, but if you need some more context check out NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY? by Lee Wind. okt.to/sXcFwm
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"[A]n enlightening look at how understanding and celebrating gender diversity has been a long-held belief for many people and cultures throughout history." Thank you Teen Librarian Toolbox for this review of THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE by Lee Wind! okt.to/DJG4dz
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As #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek comes to a close, we want to leave readers with hope and resources for the future. The online community Eating Disorder Hope ™ offers education, support, and inspiration for those struggling with eating disorders. eatingdisorderhope.com/
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Sharing hopeful stories is a crucial part of supporting young adults. @lbcrompton shares her personal story of recovery and self-love in her YA memoir-in-verse THE DENIM DIAIRES.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week is now underway. Provide support for young adult readers with THE DENIM DIARIES by @lbcrompton who relays her journey of self-acceptance and recovery in vivid free verse.
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Next Monday marks the start of #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek (Feb 26-Mar 3). Learn about this annual campaign to educate the public and to provide hope and support for individuals and families affected on the National Eating Disorders Association website. nationaleatingdisorders.org/
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In THE DENIM DIARIES: A MEMOIR, @lbcrompton shares her own powerful story of disordered eating and recovery in moving free verse. Find camaraderie on every page through a journey of self-acceptance. lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23…
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Lerner Publishing Group Showcase Spring 2024 | Teen Librarian Toolbox ow.ly/iiCc50QxaOO
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NEARER MY FREEDOM was a finalist for the 2024 @yalsa Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults! Congratulations @TeacherLesley and @medinger! #ALAYMA #alayma24 #liblearnx24 Read all about in our press release: lernerbooks.com/headlines/98…
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New podcast alert: We’re glad to welcome @ShakopeeDakota Environmental Sciences Supervisor Ferin Davis Anderson on to discuss conservation, Indigenous fire use and her forthcoming book, “Wildfire.” 🎧 Listen or watch: understandnativemn.org/podca… #UnderstandNativeMN @LernerBooks
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Don't forget to register for tomorrow's @sljournal webcast with five #YALSA Nonfiction Award Finalists! @DashkaSlater, @arielabergriger, Thien Pham, @LumaMufleh, and @TeacherLesley will reveal their inspiration, their research process, and more at 2PM ET. okt.to/XGSpmO
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What a gathering of minds! Five #YALSA Nonfiction Award Finalists will discuss their amazing titles, their research process, and more on January 18th, 2pm EST. Register for this webinar hosted by @sljournal: okt.to/o3Saxv @DashkaSlater @arielabergriger @TeacherLesley
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This made it back home from A long #bookposse journey. Now into the hands of local teachers and kids! @ZestBooks @medinger @TeacherLesley
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Start your new year with the information you need to know. Author Caitlin Donohue shares her experiences touring with her new YA nonfiction WEED on the Teen Librarian Toolbox. okt.to/ONKnLq
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We're over the moon that NEARER MY FREEDOM has been selected as a YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults finalist. Congratulations authors @medinger and @TeacherLesley! okt.to/OtW2km
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