How Genni Eccles, Editorial Assistant, Berkley, Got Her Foot in the Door

October 8, 2024

One year ago, Genni Eccles started in her dream job with Berkley as an editorial assistant. The story of how she got there is a wild trajectory involving the social media phenomenon Humans of New York, a highly creative and engaged Human Resources and Recruiting team, and years of curiosity, dedication, and hard work. Read on below to discover how a viral social media post and a perfectly timed introduction from Eboni Rafus-Brenning, Manager, Diversity Recruitment, Outreach and Partnerships, matched a lifelong romance aficionado with a career in romance publishing.

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2 of 4 Target "Books of the Year" Are Random House Children's Books Titles

October 2, 2024

On September 30, 2024, Target Corporation announced its 2024 Books of the Year, and Random House Children’s Books, is proud to publish two of the four featured titles: THE GLASS GIRL by Kathleen Glasgow, the Young Adult Book of the Year, and IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES by Katherine Rundell, the Middle Grade Book of the Year. 

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Join Penguin Random House at March On’s 2024 Film Festival in Washington, DC

October 2, 2024

At Penguin Random House, our mission is to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. We believe that books, and the stories and ideas they hold, have the unique capacity to connect us, change us, and carry us toward a better future for generations to come. It is this belief that led us to discover the visionary team behind the March on Washington Film Festival. We realized our shared goal of using storytelling, in its many forms, to hasten us toward progress. This month, during the annual festival, we will bring our communities together to celebrate this critical work and hear from leaders and artists working to bring our stories and our visions for the future to life.

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PRH Audio Unveils a New Audiobook Original Thriller from Bestselling Author Liv Constantine

October 2, 2024

Penguin Random House Audio will publish EVERYBODY IS A LIAR (Random House Audio, on sale November 12, 2024), a new audiobook original thriller by Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of THE NEXT MRS. PARRISH.   

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July, Rushdie, m.s. RedCherries, Axelsson & Vogel, Duncan Among 11 PRH ‘24 NBA Contenders

October 1, 2024

WOW news from New York announced October 1 by the National Book Foundation. Eleven of the 50 shortlisted titles selected by the judges in each of the Young People’s Literature, Translated Literature, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction categories are published by Penguin Random House imprints, and will contend for 2024 National Book Awards, with our representation in Nonfiction and Fiction particularly strong.

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HEIR by Sabaa Tahir Named Inaugural GMA YA Book Club Pick

September 28, 2024

ABC’s Good Morning America has selected HEIR by Sabaa Tahir (On sale October 1, 2024; Putnam Books for Young Readers) as their inaugural GMA YA Book Club pick. In this action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy Sabaa Tahir, National Book Award Winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of All My Rage and An Ember in the Ashes, masterfully interweaves the lives of three young people: an orphan seeking revenge, an outcast in search of a new life, and a prince in exile, as they grapple with the burdens of power, the treachery of love and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed. 

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How We're Giving Back This Banned Books Week With the American Bookseller Foundation for Free Expression

September 27, 2024

In honor of Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and highlighting the value of free and open access to information, Penguin Random House is proud to partner with the American Bookseller Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE). From September 22 – September 28, for every title purchased via PRH.com, we will donate $1 (up to $15,000) to ABFFE. 

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PRH Champions Banned Books With Little Free Library Partnership 

September 27, 2024

Penguin Random House (PRH) and Little Free Library (LFL) have announced their collaborative activities in honor of Banned Books Week. Through this partnership, PRH will sponsor ten Little Free Library book-sharing boxes to be granted to high-need communities across the U.S. via LFL’s Impact Library Program. Additionally, PRH will provide over 2,000 banned and diverse books, encompassing more than 30 titles, for these libraries. The collection will include a diverse range of both adult and children's titles. 

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Maya Livingstone on What HAIR LOVE Means to Her & Her Daughters

September 25, 2024

Maya Livingstone is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and she is the Director of Brand Communications at Penguin Random House, where she focuses on brand, DEI and social impact. She also sits on the Intellectual Freedom Taskforce.

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Ballantine & Philomel Author Isabel Allende and One of Her Banned Books Get the Barbie Treatment 

September 25, 2024

This Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, Mattel released their newest doll in the Barbie Inspiring Women Series: Ballantine and Philomel author, literary legend, and feminist icon Isabel Allende. Mattel’s tribute to the trailblazing, Chilean American storyteller includes miniatures of her pup Perla (who inspired her first children’s book PERLA THE MIGHTY DOG) and her first novel LA CASA DE LOS ESPIRITUS (THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS, which was a top 100 most frequently challenged book from 2010-2019, according to the American Library Association). See the Barbie announcement here and the Mattel shop link here for more information. 

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PRH & BBC Studios Ink Multi-Year Global Renewal for Bestseller License BLUEY

September 25, 2024

Penguin Random House and BBC Studios are delighted to announce the continuation of their hugely successful book publishing deal for the TV sensation Bluey. The renewed partnership sees Penguin Random House secure rights for all languages in the UK, US and Rest of World excluding Australia, New Zealand and China, each of which have their own Penguin Random House contracts with BBC Studios.  

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Celebrating MS. RACHEL'S Children's Book Debut With a 5,000 Book Donation to Save the Children

September 25, 2024

To celebrate the September 24, 2024 launch of MS. RACHEL AND THE SPECIAL SURPRISE! and the broader publishing collaboration with Random House Children’s Books, Penguin Random House is donating 5,000 books to Save the Children’s early education programs in rural America.

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Why Ballantine & Jodi Picoult Partnered With Unite Against Book Bans

September 25, 2024

Ballantine author Jodi Picoult is a fierce advocate for the freedom to read and has long spoken out against book bans through viral op-eds (“What Florida Doesn’t Want You to Know About Its Book Bans”—The Daily Beast) and national media such as Good Morning America.

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Jeff Kenyon Talks to Us About Designing the "Save Your Stories" PW Cover

September 23, 2024

In honor of Banned Books Week, we are excited to present a special Q&A with Jeff Kenyon, Senior Director, Art/Design, Sales Promotion, the talented designer behind the striking cover of Publishers Weekly magazine's "Save Our Stories" issue, which is dedicated to Banned Books Week. In this insightful interview, Jeff delves into his design inspiration and shares his thoughts on the importance of fighting book banning in our society. His creative vision not only brings attention to the critical issue of censorship but also celebrates the power of stories to challenge, inspire, and transform. Join us as we explore Jeff's artistic journey and his passionate perspective on the significance of protecting our literary freedoms. 

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There's a Book For That: Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

September 20, 2024

Welcome Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month which runs from September 15 through October 15, during which time we honor the contributions of Latine and Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Enjoy the following array of new and acclaimed titles – biography, memoir, cooking, fiction, history, and poetry – to mark the occasion.

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