Monthly Archives: March 2022

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Philip Pullman’s Novella THE COLLECTORS KBFYR September Print Debut

Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, is delighted to be publishing THE COLLECTORS by internationally acclaimed storyteller Philip Pullman, a novella set in the world of the His Dark Materials and Book of Dust series, it was announced today by Melanie Nolan, VP & Publisher. Previously published in 2015, first as an audiobook read by Bill Nighy, and then as an ebook, THE COLLECTORS will be made available in hardcover for the first time on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Nolan acquired US, Canada, and Open Market Rights from Millie Hoskins at United Agents. Nancy Siscoe, Senior Executive Editor, will edit. Continue reading →

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Expanded PRH Audio Edition of Timothy Snyder’s ON TYRANNY to Feature 20 New Lessons About Russia’s War in Ukraine

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Acclaimed historian Timothy Snyder’s #1 New York Times bestseller On Tyranny (Crown, Random House Audio) will be published in an expanded audio edition that provides the historical background, decodes the propaganda, and explains the significance of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and of Ukrainian resistance. ON TYRANNY: Expanded Audiobook Edition, narrated by the author, will be available exclusively as an audiobook from Random House Audio, on sale April 19. Lance Fitzgerald at Penguin Random House Audio acquired North American and non-exclusive open market audio rights from Tina Bennett at Bennett Literary. Continue reading →

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SAPIENS Author Yuval Noah Harari to Publish New Middle-Grade Illustrated Series With PRH Children’s Imprints

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Prominent historian, philosopher, and author Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind) will publish a new illustrated middle-grade book, UNSTOPPABLE US: How Humans Took Over the World, this Fall, it was announced globally today by Penguin Random House children’s groups in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia. Continue reading →

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Knopf Author Lee Cole to Discuss His Debut Novel With Crown Author Hamilton Cain

Lee Cole, the author of GROUNDSKEEPING (Knopf), a TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick, will be discussing his first novel with Crown author Hamilton Cain during a virtual event hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers via Zoom on Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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RHCB to Publish Picture Book Adaptation of THE BOOK OF JOY by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Random House Children’s Books will publish a picture book adaptation of the international bestseller The Book of Joy from Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, THE LITTLE BOOK OF JOY, on September 27, 2022, it was announced today by Mallory Loehr, EVP & Publisher, Random House Books for Young Readers Group. The book will be published by Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, and is the pair’s only collaboration for children. Using their childhood stories to show young readers how to find joy even in hard times, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu reveal why sharing joy with others makes it grow. Continue reading →

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Ibram X. Kendi, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nic Stone to Headline Banned Books Virtual Event

According to a recent New York Times piece, the American Library Association received an “‘unprecedented’ 330 reports of book challenges” last fall, and the executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship “has not seen this level of challenges since the 1980s.” From Tennessee to Texas, book banning continues to make headlines across the United States. Facing threats of censorship and losing diverse perspectives, parents, teachers, and librarians are all asking the question, “When books are threatened, where do we turn?”

Join us on Tuesday, March 29, from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (ET) for a night of virtual programming in partnership with PEN America dedicated to examining this pressing question. The evening will feature a conversation between Ibram X. Kendi (How To Be An Antiracist), Nikole Hannah-Jones (The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story), and Nic Stone (Dear Martin), moderated by Dr. Emily Knox, associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences. We will also hear from a few ordinary people who are finding extraordinary ways to navigate pathways of access and resistance on the ground. Continue reading →

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Andrea Elliott’s INVISIBLE CHILD Finalist for 2022 Helen Bernstein Book Award

Andrea Elliott, photo © Nina Subin

The New York Public Library has announced the finalists for its Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. For 35 years, the Bernstein award has recognized journalism that seeks to raise awareness for significant current, global, or national events. This year, INVISIBLE CHILD: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City by Andrea Elliott and published by Random House, is among the five finalists. The winner will be announced in April and receive a $15,000 prize. Continue reading →

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Anchor Author Brendan Slocumb In Conversation With His Editor Edward Kastenmeier

Brendan Slocumb, the author of THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY (Anchor), will be discussing his debut novel in conversation with Vintage Anchor Editorial Director Edward Kastenmeier during a virtual event co-hosted by the Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore via Zoom tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Our Finalists for the 2022 Lambda Literary Awards

Finalists for the 34th annual Lambda Literary Awards have been announced and include 12 books published by Penguin Random House imprints and three titles from Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publishers. Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Vote for All Ways Black and Find Your Light, Up for 2022 Shorty Awards

Today is your last chance to vote for two Penguin Random House brand initiatives, All Ways Black and Year In Books 2021: Find Your Light, nominated for Shorty Awards, which honor the best digital and social media content. Help us take home the gold by casting your vote for Introducing All Ways Black for Best Medium-Length Video and Year in Books 2021: Find Your Light for Best Integrated Campaign now! Continue reading →

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