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Putnam Author Alden Wicker Awarded the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award for Reporting on the Environment

G.P. Putnam’s Sons author Alden Wicker, photo © Justin N. Lane.

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) announced its 23rd Annual SEJ Awards winners and G.P. Putnam’s Sons author Alden Wicker earned the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award for Reporting on the Environment for her book TO DYE FOR: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick — and How We Can Fight Back.  

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There's a Book for That: Italian American Heritage Month

October is Italian-American Heritage Month. National Italian-American Heritage month was first recognized by the United States Congress in October 1989 as a tribute to all Italian-Americans' contributions to our nation, and to highlight the cultural impact of the Italian-American community. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the culture and history of Italian Americans, including some famous ones, in the following books for all ages:

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Penguin Random House Announces Strategic Expansion Into Christian Publishing

Penguin Random House has announced the launch of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a new standalone entity that builds on its esteemed evangelical Christian publishing program. With a renewed focus on market growth and a commitment to dedicating additional resources, this initiative aims to significantly expand readership, strengthen connections with audiences, and deepen its range of books and content offerings for the Christian readership.

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There's a Book for That: Filipino American History Month

October is Filipino American History Month, recognized as such by U.S. Congress in 2009. Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and Filipino American History Month commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the culture and often personal history of Filipino-Americans in the following exemplary fiction and nonfiction for all ages:

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John Green to Publish Nonfiction Title with New PYR Imprint, Crash Course Books

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John Green, the #1 internationally bestselling author, will publish a nonfiction title with Penguin Young Readers' new imprint Crash Course Books. EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection will release March 18, 2025, and will be the first book published by Crash Course Books, a new imprint of Penguin Young Readers inspired by the popular educational YouTube channel founded by Hank and John Green. 

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Minnesota Opera to Adapt THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR

In the first-ever deal to create an operatic adaptation of a comic book or graphic novel, The Minnesota Opera, in collaboration with BOOM! Studios, announced today the development of an operatic adaptation of THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR, based on the acclaimed BOOM! Studios comic by writer Ram V, artist Filipe Andrade, colorist Inês Amaro, and letterer Andworld Design.  

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Random House to Publish the Autobiography of Pope Francis

HOPE will the first memoir published by a sitting pontiff and will become a global publication on January 14, 2025. Random House will publish HOPE, the autobiography of Pope Francis in the US. Italian publisher Mondadori made the announcement yesterday at the Frankfurt Book Fair and will manage world rights. Molly Turpin, Senior Editor, Random House, acquired world English rights to the book for Random House. 

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There's a Book for That: National Reading Group Month

October is National Reading Group Month! National Reading Group Month is an initiative of the Women's National Book Association (WNBA). Founded in 1917, WNBA “promotes literacy, a love of reading, and women's roles in the community of the book.” This is truly our forte! Please enjoy the following critically acclaimed and popular books (mystery, literary fiction, and memoir) about book clubs:

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2 Penguin Random House Authors Awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

Our authors James Robinson ( L ) and Daron Acemoglu ( R ).

We are thrilled to announce that Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, esteemed authors published by Crown Currency and Penguin Press, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, along with Simon Johnson. This prestigious accolade recognizes their groundbreaking research on the gaps of prosperity between nations and why poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth. Their collaborative work has provided invaluable insights into the mechanisms that underpin economic success and failure, influencing both academic circles and public policy worldwide. Jakob Svensson, Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, said, “Reducing the vast differences in income between coun­tries is one of our time’s greatest challenges. The laureates have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for achieving this.” 

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3 of 5 Titles Shortlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize Are Penguin Random House Canada

Penguin Random House Canada is pleased to announce that we have three incredible titles on this year's Giller Prize shortlist! The $100,000 award annually recognizes the best in Canadian fiction.

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There's a Book for That: Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month, Kids Edition

As we continue to celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month visit I Am La Cultura and join us in honoring Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, illustrators, and trailblazers. This week we recommend the following acclaimed books for young readers:

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Keeping Up With Week 3 of the Banned Wagon Tour

The Banned Wagon tour enjoyed by all in Southern Pines, NC!

The Banned Wagon is on the road for its second-annual tour! The Wagon is making nine stops in communities across the Midwest and the South impacted by book bans, spreading the word about the fight against book bans.

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Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough’s FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN is Oprah’s Book Club’s October Pick 

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Oprah Winfrey has announced that her latest Oprah’s Book Club pick is FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN (Random House) by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. The news was announced yesterday on CBS Mornings. A primetime television event, An Oprah Special: The Presleys – Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley aired on CBS last night. In the special, Oprah visited Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since Lisa Marie Presley died unexpectedly in 2023. You can click here to watch the full segment.

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

Genni Eccles, Editorial Assistant, Berkley.

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

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

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

Liv Constantine, Photo: © Bill Miles.

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

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

Sabaa Tahir, photo © Ayesha Ahmad Photography

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 pickIn 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

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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