Yearly Archives: 2021

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Doubleday Signs New Two-Book Deal With Stacey Abrams

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Doubleday and Anchor Books have acquired North American rights for two new political thrillers by Stacey Abrams. Both novels will feature Avery Keene, the heroine of the instant #1 New York Times bestseller WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS. The books will be published in hardcover and ebook formats; they will later be published in trade paperback by Anchor. Penguin Random House will publish the audiobooks. Abrams was represented in the deal by Linda Loewenthal at The Loewenthal Company Continue reading →

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RHCB Announces New Dr. Seuss Workbook Series

This fall, Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will launch multi-subject Dr. Seuss Workbooks, a new series for preschool through third grade, it was announced by Barbara Marcus, President & Publisher, Random House Children’s Books (RHCB), and Tom Russell, Vice President & Publisher, Reference and Workbooks. Dr. Seuss’s books have helped millions of children to learn to love to read, and this new format offers another way for young readers to interact with their favorite characters while supporting learning goals. The first two editions, PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN, will release September 7, 2021, and the remaining three, for Grades 1, 2, and 3, will follow on March 1, 2022. Continue reading →

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Dutton Launches John Green’s First Nonfiction Book, THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED

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#1 internationally bestselling author John Green debuted his first work of nonfiction, THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet, this week with major national media and glowing reviews. Each essay offers a glimpse into Green’s life and a broader reflection on humanity’s capacity to wonder and carry each other through difficult times. For many, including the team at Dutton, media reviewers, and early fans, this book came at a time when we needed to stop, reassess and look for hope. In the words of Anna Sale, host of Death, Sex & Money, “The Anthropocene Reviewed somehow satisfies all the contradictory demands I have for a book right now: it stimulates my brain while getting me out of my head while taking me to faraway places while grounding me in the wonders of my every day. I’m so glad it’s here. I need it.” Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Bee Books

What’s the buzz about? Bees! This week we celebrated World Bee Day. Not only are bees necessary to our ecosystem – they are fascinating insects to learn and read about. We know we need our bee population to thrive and suggest you add the following books to your to bee read list! Continue reading →

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Tonight: Virtually Attend Literacy Partners’ “I Love This Poem: A Celebrity Reading”

You’re invited to Literacy Partners’ I Love This Poem: A Celebrity Reading , the latest installment in a series of literary and social justice programs. This virtual event, hosted by One World author Mira Jacob and Zibby Owens, will be held tonight, Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 pm (ET). There will be intimate poetry readings from some of the most compelling voices in film, television, theater, and the world of books, including Common, Ethan Hawke, Tayari Jones, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow, Megha Majumdar, Dinaw Mengestu. Julianne Moore, Tommy Orange, Liev Scheiber and Cleo Wade. Join the all-star cast in support of literacy for racial justice and social progress. Continue reading →

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Paul Kelly to lead DK US business

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Today DK, the world’s leading illustrated reference publisher, announced Paul Kelly will assume responsibility for its largest market, the US, as President, DK US, in addition to his current role as DK CFO & Strategy Director, under the leadership of CEO Carsten Coesfeld. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve seen recent coverage of the worst violence between Israelis and Palestinians in years. The Arab-Israeli relationship is one of the most contentious and complex in the world. To gain insight, and hope for peace, we offer the following trenchant works of fiction, memoir and history: Continue reading →

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Join Tonight’s Authors Guild Gala Honoring One World, Chris Jackson, and Ibram X. Kendi

The Authors Guild, the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization of writers and a longtime Penguin Random House partner, are holding their 29th annual gala tonight, Tuesday, May 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm (ET). This virtual gala, themed “Books Inspire Change,” is free and open to the public. The Authors Guild will present the 2021 award for “Literature That Inspires Change” to One World Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Chris Jackson and One World in the publisher category, with the author award going to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Mr. Jackson and Dr. Kendi will be in conversation at the event. Continue reading →

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Steven Johnson and Riverhead Books Develop EXTRA LIFE Curriculum With the Pulitzer Center

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Riverhead Books and Steven Johnson are thrilled to partner with the Pulitzer Center on developing curriculum based on Johnson’s latest book, EXTRA LIFE: A Short History of Living Longer. The partnership kicked off with a webinar for K-12 and college educators, where Johnson and the Pulitzer Center’s education team shared curriculum resources and ways to bring ideas from the book into classrooms around the country. Continue reading →

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Join Literacy Partners’ “I Love This Poem: A Celebrity Reading” Event on May 20

You’re invited to Literacy Partners’ I Love This Poem: A Celebrity Reading , the latest installment in a series of literary and social justice programs. This virtual event, hosted by One World author Mira Jacob and Zibby Owens, will be held on Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 pm (ET). There will be intimate poetry readings from some of the most compelling voices in film, television, theater, and the world of books, including Common, Ethan Hawke, Tayari Jones, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow, Megha Majumdar, Dinaw Mengestu. Julianne Moore, Tommy Orange, Liev Scheiber and Cleo Wade. Join the all-star cast in support of literacy for racial justice and social progress. Continue reading →

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