Monthly Archives: March 2021

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Sita Singh to Virtually Launch Her Debut Picture Book via Crowdcast (3/6)

Sita Singh will participate in a virtual Books & Books storytime for the launch of her debut picture book BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Philomel) with illustrator Stephanie Fizer Coleman via Crowdcast on Saturday, March 6 at 11:00 am (ET). Continue reading →

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Bryan Washington to Discuss MEMORIAL on Virtual Panel via Crowdcast (3/6)

The Tucson Festival of Books presents a panel titled “Humor of the Crossroads,” featuring Bryan Washington, author of MEMORIAL (Riverhead), discussing his characters’ personal relationships, work relationships, and finding the humor in life, via Crowdcast on Saturday, March 6 at 11:00 am (ET). Continue reading →

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Our 9 Finalists for LA Times Book Prizes, Silko to Receive Kirsch Award

The Los Angeles Times announced the finalists and honorees for its 41st annual Book Prizes. Nine Penguin Random House authors are among the finalists. Penguin novelist and poet Leslie Marmon Silko will receive the 2020 Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, which recognizes a writer whose work focuses on the American West.

Leslie Marmon Silko

Silko’s books, including Laguna, Ceremony, Storyteller, and Almanac of the Dead, are heavily influenced by her mixed heritage of Laguna Pueblo, Mexican and Anglo-American. She writes about the alienation of Native Americans and the importance of Native traditions to help cope with modern-day reservation life. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Women’s History Month

Welcome March and Women’s History Month. In 1987, Congress designated the month of March “Women’s History Month.” In President Biden’s proclamation of March 1, 2021, he states: “During Women’s History Month, let us honor the accomplished and visionary women who have helped build our country, including those whose contributions have not been adequately recognized and celebrated. And let us pay tribute to the trailblazers from the recent and distant past for daring to envision a future for which no past precedent existed, and for building a Nation of endless possibilities for all of its women and girls.”

In that vein, we’ve curated the following books about incredible women and their achievements to educate and inspire readers of all ages: Continue reading →

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On “60 Minutes,” Colson Whitehead Discusses His Writing Process, Books, and More

Colson Whitehead, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novels THE NICKEL BOYS and THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, appeared on CBS-TV’s “60 Minutes” Sunday night, February 28, in conversation with correspondent John Dickerson. Whitehead talked with Dickerson about a number of topics, including his writing process, his books, being descended from slaves, and Barry Jenkins’ highly-anticipated adaptation of THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD for Amazon Prime. In the hours after the 12-minute segment aired, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD rose to #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list, followed by THE NICKEL BOYS at #2. Continue reading →

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Today: PRH Publishes BECOMING Young Reader Edition & BECOMING Trade Paperback

BECOMING, the #1 international bestselling memoir by former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, is being published in two new editions by Penguin Random House today, March 2. To watch a Michelle Obama video book trailer, click here. Also, Mrs. Obama will discuss the new releases on Good Morning America on Wednesday, March 3.

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5 PRH Authors on Lukas Prize 2021 Shortlists

The 2021 shortlists for the prestigious J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards, sponsored by the Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, include five Penguin Random House authors. Established in 1998, these awards recognize excellence in American nonfiction writing from both published books and works in progress on history and topics of American political or social concern. Continue reading →

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THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT TV Adaptation Wins 2 Golden Globes

The Netflix adaptation of the Walter Tevis novel, THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT, published by Vintage, won twice at the 78^th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented via a mostly virtual ceremony broadcast live on NBC-TV Sunday, February 28. Continue reading →

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Your Daily Guide to PRH’s Virtual Events: Share on Social!

Connecting readers with our books and authors is more important than ever in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, ongoing social distancing, racism and police use of deadly force that has mobilized our country. Across Penguin Random House, we are hosting a variety of virtual events, and you can help promote them. Share the day’s complete calendar or your favorite individual listings via the share button, which will allow you to directly deliver all the relevant event information to your social network.
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