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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
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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.
PRH Acquires Wonderbly, One of the UK’s Fastest-Growing Independent Publishers and Leader in Personalized Gift Books
June 4, 2025
Acquisition Underscores Penguin Random House’s Commitment to Innovation and Growth
Penguin Random House, a leading global trade book publisher, has acquired Wonderbly, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent publishers and the global leader in personalized gift books, including its Historic Newspapers business. The acquisition was announced today by Nihar Malaviya, CEO of Penguin Random House; Paul Kelly, CEO of DK; and Asi Sharabi, CEO of Wonderbly. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Jumpstart Selects Marcus Bridgewater’s SEE MARCUS GROW for Their 20th Annual Read for the Record Literacy Campaign
June 4, 2025
Jumpstart for Young Children, a national early education organization, has selected SEE MARCUS GROW (Nancy Paulsen Books) by Marcus Bridgewater, aka Garden Marcus, illustrated by Reggie Brown, for their milestone 20th annual Read for the Record literacy campaign.
Tiny Reparations Books Celebrates Their 5th Anniversary and Publication of Tourmaline’s MARSHA
June 4, 2025
©kolinmendez | Author Tourmaline, Tiny Reparations Books founder Phoebe Robinson, Tiny Reparations Books Executive Editor Emi Ikkanda, PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, PRH Literary Giant, Dies at 87
June 3, 2025
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Listening Library to Publish Jason Reynolds’ Full Cast Audiobook Original SOUNDTRACK
June 2, 2025
Jason Reynolds with PRH Audio Producers of SOUNDTRACK
PYR to Publish New Book for Tweens Inspired by the #1 NYT Bestseller, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
May 21, 2025
Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, will publish a companion to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s #1 New York Times bestselling and culturally transformative book, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION.
HEART LAMP Wins the International Booker Prize
May 21, 2025
Author Banu Mushtaq © Alberto Pezzali/AP
There's a Book for That: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 16, 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, observed at this time each year since 1949, when it was established by Mental Health America. America is in the midst of a mental health crisis. It’s more important than ever to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles so that people are more willing to ask for help.
PRH and the NCTE Announce the Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir
May 14, 2025
Penguin Random House, The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Anne Frank Fonds, which is responsible for the publication of Anne Frank’s seminal work, THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL, announced the Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir, giving English language arts educators from middle to postsecondary levels the opportunity to apply for funding to advance the teaching of memoir and support student writing in the classroom.
DC Comic Book "All-Star Superman" To Be Published As Full-Cast Audiobook!
May 12, 2025
This classic Man of Steel available on audio for the first time ever!
Friday Reads: Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
May 9, 2025
Welcome to May and Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In honor of the occasion, we are featuring the following recent and acclaimed nonfiction which recognizes the history, achievements and experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders:
The Best in Mystery: Our 2025 Edgar Award Winners
May 7, 2025
On May 1 in New York City, The Mystery Writers of America (MWA) recognized the 2025 Edgar Allen Poe Award winners, honoring the best in mystery, fiction, nonfiction and television published or produced in 2024.
Three PRH Authors Win Esteemed Pulitzer Prize
May 6, 2025
On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious prize in American letters.
John Mark Comer's PRACTICING THE WAY Awarded ECPA Christian Book of the Year®
May 6, 2025
Photo Credit: John Mark Comer