Lerner Publishing Group is teaming with USA TODAY to produce a program of new educational books for children and young adults. The first series being released is USA TODAY Lifeline Biographies, which will feature titles about some of the world’s most compelling people—both historical and popular. Four new titles aimed at middle school, high school, and public libraries will be available in Fall 2008 under Lerner’s Twenty-First Century Books division, with an additional four titles scheduled to be released in 2009. Other new series are under development.

The first four titles being released include Bill Gates: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey: Global Media Leader, Tiger Woods: Golf’s Master, and Vera Wang: Enduring Style. Additional offerings planned for future seasons include biographies of presidents, Hollywood stars, and more.   A number of other series are planned for upcoming years.

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