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Our Upcoming Author Events
July 3, 2025
Our Upcoming Author Events is brought to you by the Penguin Random House Communications team.
Stay tuned every Monday to see some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to each week! Our roundup features authors across divisions and events across the country.
Please note these are just a few of the exciting events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.
A Conversation With Erroll McDonald: Literacy Partners’ Distinguished Leadership in Literacy Award Recipient
July 2, 2025
Erroll McDonald at the Literacy Partners Gala (Courtesy of Instagram, @litpartners)
Beck Dorey-Stein's SPECTACULAR THINGS Is Reese's Book Club's July Pick
July 2, 2025
SPECTACULAR THINGS by Beck Dorey-Stein is selected as Reese's Book Club's pick.
Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award-Winning Actor and Author of GREENLIGHTS, to Publish New Book With Crown
June 26, 2025
Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, announced the September 16 publication of POEMS & PRAYERS by Matthew McConaughey, an eternal optimist, Academy Award–winning actor, and bestselling author. An audiobook edition of POEMS & PRAYERS, read (of course) by McConaughey himself, will be released simultaneously by Penguin Random House Audio.
Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation With TJ Alexander
June 26, 2025
Author TJ Alexander
Penguin Random House Sponsors Essence Fest Featuring Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and More
June 26, 2025
For the first time, Penguin Random House is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 4–6.
With more than 400,000 festival goers in attendance—and alongside a wide variety of corporate and indie organizations—Penguin Random House will be a fixture at the Authors Pavilion, where our writers and teams will speak on panels, sign books, and host giveaways.
There's a Book for That: Immigrant Stories
June 25, 2025
Penguin Random House’s publishing reflects the rich tapestry of America, a nation built by immigrants whose stories are inspiring and educational. In line with Penguin Random House's commitment to amplify diverse voices and promote understanding, we believe in the importance of sharing immigrant stories. With protests centered around federal immigration raids occurring nationwide, it is vital to highlight the experiences of immigrant communities.
For more information, please visit our Immigrant Resources page, which contains helpful information, including organizations providing legal help for anyone with questions in the wake of Executive Orders and other actions by the administration regarding immigration. If you have questions or would like additional resources, please contact Human Resources.
Penguin Press and Penguin Random House Social Impact Team Partner to Donate THE JAILHOUSE LAWYER to Incarcerated Individuals
June 25, 2025
On July 8, Penguin Press will publish THE JAILHOUSE LAWYER by Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull. This title is a searing and ultimately hopeful account of Calvin Duncan, described by Sister Helen Prejean as “the most extraordinary jailhouse lawyer of our time.”
The book traces Duncan’s 30-year journey through Angola following a wrongful murder conviction, his transformation into a brilliant legal mind behind bars, and his ongoing fight for justice on behalf of others still incarcerated.
John Grisham succinctly captures the essence of Duncan's story: “If I created a fictional character like Calvin Duncan, no one would believe him and the story wouldn’t work. Fiction can be many things, but it has to be believable. Duncan’s story is so incredible it strains belief. It is so heartwarming and hopeful that it will stay with you for a long time.”
Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date and First Look Image for Butterfly, a TV Series Based on BOOM! Studios' Title
June 24, 2025
Prime Video released first look images and teaser art for the upcoming spy-thriller series Butterfly, starring and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lost, Hawaii Five-O), and based on the BOOM! Studios’ graphic novel series created by Arash Amel. The series was sold, developed, and produced by BOOM! Studios' in-house media IP team.
Penguin Young Readers to Publish Debut Picture Book by Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
June 24, 2025
Jalen Hurts with his book, BETTER THAN A TOUCHDOWN | ©Kyle Novak
Sourcebooks Is Only Book Publisher Named to Inc.'s 2025 Best Workplaces List
June 23, 2025
Inc. Magazine has named Sourcebooks to its 2025 Best Workplaces list, re cognizing companies redefining how purpose and innovation shape the employee experience.
The honor affirms Sourcebooks’ bold approach to people-powered growth, building a high-performance, high-trust culture at the forefront of what’s next in book publishing.
Congratulations to Our James Beard Media Award Winners
June 17, 2025
In Chicago on June 14, the nation's top food authors were honored at the 2025 James Beard Media Awards, presented by Capital One. The Media Awards recognize authors, broadcast producers, hosts, journalists, podcasters, and social media content creators.
The Book Awards are awarded to cookbooks and other nonfiction food- or beverage-related books that were published in the U.S. in 2024.. Congratulations to our six winning Penguin Random House titles!
Discover our winners below.There's a Book for That: Juneteenth
June 17, 2025
“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.”—Barack Obama
This Thursday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing that the Civil War was over, and slavery abolished. A holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved became an official federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Penguin Random House, closed Thursday in observance of the holiday, publishes the following excellent books for adults and young readers that honor the occasion:
Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation With Nicola Dinan
June 16, 2025
Nicola Dinan
Legendary Thriller Author Frederick Forsyth Passes Away at 86
June 10, 2025
Frederick Forsyth, photo by Gillian Shaw.
Companhia das Letras Recognized in Folha De S. Paulo’s Best Brazilian Books of the 21st Century
June 9, 2025
Folha de S. Paulo, a renowned Brazilian daily newspaper founded in 1921, recently released an issue celebrating the most noteworthy Brazilian literature of the 21st century.
Edmund White, PRH's Groundbreaking Author, Dies at 85
June 9, 2025
©Dawn Bottoms/The New York Times
Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Publish THE LOOK With Crown Publishing Group
June 5, 2025
The Crown Publishing Group today announced THE LOOK, a new book from Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, to be published November 4, 2025.
The book will be released by Crown in hardcover and ebook formats, with an audiobook edition, read by the author, to be simultaneously issued by Penguin Random House Audio.
Join PRH and Save the Children in the Annual Make Summer Fair Campaign
June 5, 2025
As part of PRH's ongoing partnership with Save the Children, we are excited to support their annual summer education campaign, Make Summer Fair, which aims to ensure children in rural America continue learning during the summer months. Penguin Random House has collaborated with Save the Children on their annual summer education campaign since its inception.
There's a Book for That: Pride Month!
June 5, 2025
Happy Pride Month! June, 2025 marks the 55th annual LGBTQ+ Pride tradition. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.