Book Beat: High-Interest/Low-Level Books Engage All Readers

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Book Beat: Books for Grades 6-12
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High/Low Books to Engage Striving Readers of All Ages

High/Low Books to Engage Striving Readers of All Ages

Many students are not reading at grade level. Help striving readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content. The more a student reads, the better reader they will become.

This roundup highlights a wide range of dynamic titles for elementary, middle, and high school ­audiences. From graphic novels and celebrity biographies to survival stories and edgy YA fiction, there is something here for every interest.

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Calling All Biographies

Give readers crucial context for current events with must-have biographies. Dive into the stories behind important leaders and the experiences that defined them, from politicians making headlines today to under-celebrated historical figures and celebrities.

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Torch: An Interview with Author Lyn Miller-Lachmann
The Stars of 2022

The Stars of 2022

Lerner Publishing Group always strives to provide the highest-quality nonfiction and fiction content for children and young adults that will help them navigate the real world. This year, our titles have received thirty-two starred reviews and we’d like to celebrate these stars with you! Read on to find a complete list of Lerner titles that received starred reviews or awards.
 
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Fall Titles You Might Have Missed from Lerner Publisher Services

It is our mission to bring you the best books we can for all the young readers in your life, and one way we do that is through our distribution arm, Lerner Publisher Services. Here is a roundup of all the amazing titles we’re thrilled to bring you this fall from our publishing partners both near and far.

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Fall Titles from Lerner Publisher Services

Resources and Events
NEW reviews

★Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself

“Highly readable as well as informative. An excellent way to understand a remarkable individual and his times.”

—starred, Kirkus Reviews
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NEW reviews

Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream

“A combination of real-life examples, critical historical context, and engaging graphics and data presentation makes this a solid choice. An inviting, thorough, and accessible introduction to an important and perpetually relevant topic.”

—Kirkus Reviews
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New reviews
The Big Backyard: The Solar System beyond Pluto

“This inviting work is perspective adjusting, particularly for readers who haven’t imagined much beyond a star, a handful of planets, and a few extra rocks. Tantalizingly introduces readers to far-flung scientific wonders.”

—Kirkus Reviews
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New reviews

★Torch

“[T]his story of revolutionary hope confronts dehumanizing forces through its resilient characters’ deeply held friendships. An astonishing and gripping read.”
— starred, Booklist
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