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Penguin Press Author, Paul La Farge, Passed Away
January 28, 2023
Paul La Farge, inventive novelist of the novels THE NIGHT OCEAN, THE ARTIST OF THE MISSING, HAUSSMANN, OR THE DISTINCTION, and LUMINOUS AIRPLANES, as well as THE FACTS OF WINTER, a book of imaginary dream, passed way at the age of fifty-two. His wife said the cause was cancer.Jessica Johns on Building Suspense
January 27, 2023

55 PRH Social Media Channels to Follow Today
January 26, 2023

My Path to PRH: Matt Schwartz on Playing a Game Where the Rules Change Everyday
January 24, 2023
Everyone has unique career stories to tell. In our My Path to Penguin Random House series, PRH colleagues share how they entered the world of book publishing, what led them to our company, insights into their jobs, and their future professional aspirations. This week, we’re featuring Matt Schwartz, Senior Vice President, Director of Digital Strategy, Random House Group, as he tells us his story in his own words.There's a Book for That: National Jewish Book Awards
January 24, 2023

One World's Wes Moore is Maryland's First Black Governor
January 24, 2023
One World bestselling author, Wes Moore, became the first Black Governor of Maryland (and third in U.S. history) after being sworn into office on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. His historic inauguration in Annapolis, where he was sworn in with a bible that once belonged to Frederick Douglass, included such special guests as former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Sherrilyn Ifill, comedian Chris Tucker, baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., Philanthropist and former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey.
Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion and Guinness World Record Holder, Zaila Avant-garde, to Publish 2 Books with RHCB
January 23, 2023
Multitalented teenage phenomenon Zaila Avant-garde, became an overnight sensation with her Scripps National Spelling Bee win at the age of fourteen, when she became the first African-American contestant to win. Now, she's set to publish two books with Random House Children's Books for Young Readers Group!La Impresora Awarded $10,000 Constellation Award by CLMP with PRH
January 20, 2023
Penguin Random House and The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) are thrilled to announce that La Impresora, based in Isabela, Puerto Rico, is the winner of the $10,000 Constellation Award. Two finalists were also selected: FlowerSong Press in McAllen, TX, and Kaya Press in Los Angeles, CA.
Amélie Wen Zhao is in the Mood for Fun Contemporary Lit!
January 20, 2023

There's a Book for That: Lunar New Year
January 20, 2023

Ana Reyes Has A Tip for Writing Unforgettable Characters
January 11, 2023

THE HOUSE IN THE PINES is Reese's Book Club First Pick of 2023
January 11, 2023

There's a Book for That: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 11, 2023

There's a Book for That: Self-Help
January 5, 2023

How Penguin Random House Gave Back in 2022
December 15, 2022
At Penguin Random House, we’re committed to lifting up underrepresented voices, spreading the joy of reading to communities in need, and taking care of the environment. Here are select highlights from just a handful of the social impact programs we’ve launched this year. Many of you volunteered your time and resources to these initiatives, and we are so grateful for your dedication!
Let's Get 1 Million Books to Children in Need this Holiday Season
December 14, 2022
Penguin Random House is partnering with our longtime friends at First Book on their "Give a Million" campaign. During the holidays, First Book works to gift one million books to children living in poverty – many of whom may not otherwise receive a gift.
PRH supports the “Give a Million” campaign, and is including a 200,000 book donation to First Book toward their million-book effort.
There's a Book for That: Cozy Mysteries
December 14, 2022

Join Us Today for a Mary Pope Osborne Holiday at 4 PM ET
December 8, 2022
Be sure to tune back in at 4 PM ET today for a special holiday event for friends and family of Penguin Random House with beloved children's author Mary Pope Osborne. We'll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the internationally and #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series MAGIC TREE HOUSE.There's a Book for That: Gifting!
December 7, 2022

My Path to PRH: Jessie Stratton on Trying New Things and Giving TikTok a Chance
December 6, 2022
