Monthly Archives: March 2021

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RHCB to Publish New Picture Book Series with Dylan Dreyer, NBC’s TODAY Co-Host and Meteorologist

Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish a new series of social-emotional learning picture books written by NBC’s TODAY co-host and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, it was announced today by Michelle Nagler, Vice President & Associate Director. The first title in the publishing program, MISTY THE CLOUD: A Very Stormy Day, will be released on September 14, 2021. Continue reading →

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PYR Publishes Commemorative Edition of Amanda Gorman’s “THE HILL WE CLIMB: An Inaugural Poem for the Country”

On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman captivated the nation, and the world, with her delivery of “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. At age 22, Gorman was the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration, joining a select group that includes Maya Angelou, Richard Blanco, and Elizabeth Alexander. Her recitation of “The Hill We Climb” received widespread praise from media and thought leaders, who called the poem “dynamic” (NPR), “wondrous” (People), and “deeply rousing and uplifting” (Vogue). Former First Lady Michelle Obama tweeted “With her strong and poignant words, @TheAmandaGorman reminds us of the power we each hold in upholding our democracy.” And CNN’s Van Jones said, “Hearing @TheAmandaGorman recite her poetry at the inauguration was, without question, the highlight of this historic week. A supernova burst onto the scene when she stepped on that stage.” Continue reading →

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Stephanie Dray’s THE WOMEN OF CHATEAU LAFAYETTE: Three Wars, Three Women, One Historic Legacy

THE WOMEN OF CHATEAU LAFAYETTE is New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray’s first hardcover to publish with Berkley, on sale today, March 30. To watch a book trailer, click here. Continue reading →

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Remember to Register for Tomorrow’s Katherine Min Fellowship Celebration

Katherine Min at MacDowell in 1995, photo by Joanna Eldredge Morrissey

The Inaugural Katherine Min Fellowship Celebration will feature live readings and a memorial presented by MacDowell, the oldest artists’ residency program in the United States, to commemorate the life and work of Anchor author Katherine Min. Writers Victoria Chang, Cathy Park Hong, Marie Myung-Ok Lee, and Min’s daughter, Kayla Min Andrews, will be among the speakers at this free event, which takes place virtually on Tuesday, March 30 at 8:00 pm (ET) via Zoom. All donations made to the Katherine Min Fellowship at MacDowell will support future MacDowell residencies for Asian American writers. To register, click here. Penguin Random House is a longtime supporter of the MacDowell benefit. Continue reading →

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Our Finalists for the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards

Lambda Literary, America’s oldest and largest literary arts organization advancing LGBTQ literature, has announced the finalists of its 33rd Annual Lambda Literary Awards (a.k.a the “Lammys”). Among the finalists are 11 books published by Penguin Random House imprints and one title by a Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publisher. Continue reading →

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Emily Winfield Martin’s THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE Over 2 Million Copies Sold, New Picture Book Coming in September

Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books (RHCB), celebrates the continued achievements of author and artist Emily Winfield Martin and her beloved Dream World brand, with the news that the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wonderful Things You Will Be has now sold over 2 million copies in all formats in North America. In addition to this milestone, Random House Books for Young Readers has acquired and will publish THIS IS A GIFT FOR YOU, a brand-new picture book by Winfield Martin, it was announced by Mallory Loehr, EVP & Publisher of the Random House Books for Young Readers Group. Random House Children’s Books acquired World Rights, with Brenda Bowen of The Book Group representing Winfield Martin. The publication of THIS IS A GIFT FOR YOU is scheduled for September 21, 2021. Continue reading →

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Join the RH Book Club Happy Hour Featuring Author Ali Benjamin via Zoom (3/30)

The Random House Book Club March Spotlight pick is THE SMASH-UP by Ali Benjamin, and the author will make a special appearance during the RHBC Happy Hour via Zoom on Tuesday, March 30 at 7:30 pm (ET). To register for this event, click here. Continue reading →

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Hong, O’Farrell Win NBCC Awards

The 2021 National Book Critics Circle Awards, this year’s first major multi-category literary prize ceremony, was held virtually Thursday night, March 25, with Penguin Random House authors voted honors in two of the six genres. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Here Comes the Sun

In light of the shining star that Kazuo Ishiguro’s new novel KLARA AND THE SUN has become, it dawned on us how many other stellar stories revolve around the “sun” in their titles. So find yourselves a patch of warmth to read one of these luminous books from all corners of the globe: Continue reading →

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Our New PRHPS Client: Marvel Comics

Penguin Random House Publisher Services will begin Marvel’s Direct Market distribution this October

New Marvel comics will continue to be available on Wednesdays at comic shops everywhere

Marvel Comics and Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS), a division of Penguin Random House, the renowned trade book publisher, today announced an exclusive worldwide multi-year sales and distribution agreement for Marvel’s newly published and backlist comic books, trade collections, and graphic novels to comics shops, known as the Direct Market. PRHPS officially begins its distribution to Direct Market retailers for all Marvel titles starting October 1. Continue reading →

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