Mitchell Lane Publishing titles receive 2025 JLG Gold Standard Selection

Three of Mitchell Lane's titles have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Junior Library Guild's Gold Standard. For over 95 years Junior Library Guild (JLG) has supported librarians by reading tens of thousands of titles and handpicking only the best ones across 70+ categories. From sports to science and mystery to math, their experts sift through new releases to find the diamonds in the rough.

Look out for the JLG Gold Standard badge on these new releases!

2025 JLG Gold Standard Recipients

	Ghostwriters by Clara MacCarald From the They Do That for a Living? Series With about one million new books released each year, writing has become a very popular profession. Novelists, experts in numerous fields, and even celebrities are behind some of the most popular books on the market today. But many of the so-called authors didn’t actually write their own books. Ghostwriters step in when a person who wants to write a book lacks the time or the knowledge to get the job done. Part of the They Do That for a Living? series, Ghostwriters explores this unusual career and some of the most popular ghostwritten books that have made their way onto best sellers lists in recent decades.
	I Want to Start a Lawncare Business by Clara Mooney From the You're Hired! Series Many kids rake and mow their families’ lawns as part of their chores. Some young people have turned the skills they have learned performing these outdoor tasks into profitable part-time businesses. Many homeowners need an extra set of hands to keep up with their landscaping needs. And they are willing to pay responsible individuals for these helpful services. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I Want to Start a Lawncare Business explores the skills and qualifications needed to start a landscaping company, as well as the best ways to find one’s first clients.
	Search and Rescue Dogs by Joanne Mattern From the Dogs on the Case Series People are trapped after an earthquake or missing in the woods. Who can help? A search and rescue dog can! Learn how these dogs use their amazing sense of smell, how they are trained, and how they do their dangerous jobs. In Search and Rescue Dogs, discover how these brave dogs save lives around the world.