Monthly Archives: September 2021

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Our PRH 2021 Booker Shortlist 6: Arudpragasam, Lockwood, Shipstead, Mohamed, Powers, Galgut

On September 14, the judges for the 2021 Booker Prize took a major step to determine this year’s winner. Their short list of six titles has four published by Penguin Random House U.S., five published or distributed by Penguin Random House Canada, and four from Penguin Random House UK. Continue reading →

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RH’s Late Editorial Giant Bob Loomis Celebrated

The life of Robert Loomis, the revered Random House editor for more than a half-century, whom we lost in April 2020 at 93, was celebrated on Sunday, September 5, at the Long Island Sag Harbor home he shared with his wife, Hilary, with an audience of friends and peers.

As Gina Centrello recalled in her staff-memo tribute to him, Loomis edited hundreds of Random House books, by such authors as William Styron, Edmund Morris, Neil Sheehan, Calvin Trillin, and thirty by Maya Angelou, beginning with “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.” He is one of the rare editors who had two books he published win National Book Awards the same year. Continue reading →

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Ellen DeGeneres’s Picture Book LITTLE ELLEN Coming From RHCB in May 2022

Emmy Award–winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and entertainment pioneer Ellen DeGeneres will publish a picture book based on the animated TV series of the same name, it was announced by Barbara Marcus, President and Publisher, Random House Children’s Books.

LITTLE ELLEN is inspired by the author’s childhood adventures as a little girl destined for big things and will be released with a print run of 250,000 on May 3, 2022, from Random House Books for Young Readers. Eleanor Michalka will illustrate. Marcus acquired World Rights from Esther Newberg at ICM for the author. Sara Sargent, Senior Executive Editor, will edit the project. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Hispanic Heritage Month

Welcome to Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from September 15 through October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Enjoy the following array of titles for all ages – biography, memoir, cooking, history and fiction – to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Continue reading →

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Whitehead, Williams, Enríquez Among Our 2021 Kirkus Prize Finalists

Kirkus Reviews has announced the finalists for its eighth annual Kirkus Prize in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers literature, including seven 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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RHCB President & Publisher Barbara Marcus Shares “3 Things You Can Do To Make Literacy More Accessible”

On the occasion of last week’s International Literacy Day, Barbara Marcus, President & Publisher, Random House Children’s Books and Women’s Forum of New York member, responded to a question posed to her by the International Women’s Forum: “What are the 3 most important things IWF members can do individually to make literacy more accessible to all?” Continue reading →

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Qian Julie Wang to Discuss Her New Memoir Virtually With Charles Yu

Qian Julie Wang will discuss her new memoir, BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY (Doubleday), a Today Show “Read With Jenna” Book Club Pick, with Pantheon/Vintage author Charles Yu at a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore (Brooklyn, NY), tonight, Monday, September 13 at 7:30 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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New Dr. Seuss-Inspired Cookbook for Kid Chefs Coming From RHCB in January 2022

On January 4, 2022, Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will publish COOK IT! The Dr. Seuss Cookbook for Kid Chefs by New York Times bestselling cookbook writer Daniel Gercke, with photographs by Christopher Testani. The publication was announced by Mallory Loehr, Executive Vice President & Publisher, Random House Books for Young Readers Group (RHCB). The perfect gift for budding chefs, this illustrated cookbook has 50+ recipes inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss for children and grown-ups to cook together. Continue reading →

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Nancy Pearl Recipient of the 2021 National Book Foundation Literarian Award

Nancy Pearl, a highly regarded former librarian and author of the Book Lust series, is the recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 2021 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. For nearly four decades, Pearl worked in the public library systems in Detroit, Tulsa, and Seattle, where she was the Executive Director of the Washington Center for the Book. From the creation of the pioneering One Book, One City program to her commitment to promoting books and authors, Pearl is an energetic champion for readers across the country. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Tennis

Tennis anyone? The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament is in full swing at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has been home to the tournament since 1978. With all eyes on the ball this weekend, we’ve decided to serve some court-side reading to fans… aces all! Continue reading →

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