When was Lerner Publishing Group founded and who founded it?
Lerner Publishing Group was founded in 1959 by Harry Lerner. The company started as a one-room office in the old Lumber Exchange Building in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Questions about Lerner Publishing Group
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What was the first book series published by Lerner Publishing Group?
The first series was the Medical Books for Children, published in 1959. The series originated from stories written by Harry Lerner's sister-in-law, Marguerite Rush Lerner, M.D., about childhood diseases.
Why was Carolrhoda Books named after Carolrhoda Locketz?
Carolrhoda Books was begun in 1969 and named after Carolrhoda Locketz, a close friend of Sharon Lerner who died after serving in the Peace Corps. Sharon Lerner was the art director who founded the imprint.
What was historically significant about Lerner Publishing Group in 1963?
In 1963, Lerner was the first publisher in the United States to print original art featuring multi-racial children. No other publisher had done this before.
What is the Sharon Lerner Scholarship and when did it begin?
The Sharon Lerner Scholarship is a four-week scholarship begun in 1983 to honor Sharon Lerner, art director and founder of Carolrhoda Books. It promotes understanding and cooperation between international publishers of children's books.
How many imprints does Lerner Publishing Group operate and what grades do they cover?
Lerner Publishing Group operates multiple imprints, including Lerner Publications, Carolrhoda Books, Millbrook Press, Graphic Universe, Kar-Ben Publishing, Darby Creek Publishing, Zest Books, LernerClassroom, Ediciones Lerner, Cloverleaf Books, and Searchlight Books. Together they serve students from kindergarten through twelfth grade with more than 5,000 titles in print.