In 1963, Lerner was the first publisher to print original art featuring multi-racial children, and has continued a tradition of innovation.

Lerner Publications is intended for K-5 students, publishing 130 books annually in photo-driven series for schools and libraries.

Carolrhoda publishes about 20 titles annually: picture books, fiction, and single-title nonfiction for trade and library editions.

Ediciones Lerner prints Spanish-language translations of popular nonfiction titles for elementary school students.

Kar-Ben Publishing was acquired in 2001, for artwork- and photo-driven fiction and nonfiction titles geared for the children's Judaica market.

[6] Created for K-2 grades, they contain bright, eye-catching art and picture book designs to grab the attention of young readers.

[7] Designed for grades 3–5, these books are simple, straightforward nonfiction texts that build children's reading skills.