Monthly Archives: October 2024

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There’s a Book for That: Italian American Heritage Month

October is Italian-American Heritage Month. National Italian-American Heritage month was first recognized by the United States Congress in October 1989 as a tribute to all Italian-Americans’ contributions to our nation, and to highlight the cultural impact of the Italian-American community. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the culture and history of Italian Americans, including some famous ones, in the following books for all ages: Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House Announces Strategic Expansion Into Christian Publishing

Penguin Random House has announced the launch of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a new standalone entity that builds on its esteemed evangelical Christian publishing program. With a renewed focus on market growth and a commitment to dedicating additional resources, this initiative aims to significantly expand readership, strengthen connections with audiences, and deepen its range of books and content offerings for the Christian readership. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Filipino American History Month

October is Filipino American History Month, recognized as such by U.S. Congress in 2009. Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and Filipino American History Month commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the culture and often personal history of Filipino-Americans in the following exemplary fiction and nonfiction for all ages: Continue reading →

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John Green to Publish Nonfiction Title with New PYR Imprint, Crash Course Books

John Green, Photo: © Marina Waters.

John Green, the #1 internationally bestselling author, will publish a nonfiction title with Penguin Young Readers’ new imprint Crash Course Books. EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection will release March 18, 2025, and will be the first book published by Crash Course Books, a new imprint of Penguin Young Readers inspired by the popular educational YouTube channel founded by Hank and John Green. Continue reading →

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Minnesota Opera to Adapt THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR

In the first-ever deal to create an operatic adaptation of a comic book or graphic novel, The Minnesota Opera, in collaboration with BOOM! Studios, announced today the development of an operatic adaptation of THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR, based on the acclaimed BOOM! Studios comic by writer Ram V, artist Filipe Andrade, colorist Inês Amaro, and letterer Andworld Design. Continue reading →

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Random House to Publish the Autobiography of Pope Francis

HOPE will the first memoir published by a sitting pontiff and will become a global publication on January 14, 2025.

Random House will publish HOPE, the autobiography of Pope Francis in the US. Italian publisher Mondadori made the announcement yesterday at the Frankfurt Book Fair and will manage world rights. Molly Turpin, Senior Editor, Random House, acquired world English rights to the book for Random House. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: National Reading Group Month

October is National Reading Group Month! National Reading Group Month is an initiative of the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA). Founded in 1917, WNBA “promotes literacy, a love of reading, and women’s roles in the community of the book.” This is truly our forte! Please enjoy the following critically acclaimed and popular books (mystery, literary fiction, and memoir) about book clubs: Continue reading →

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2 Penguin Random House Authors Awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

Our authors James Robinson ( L ) and Daron Acemoglu ( R ).

We are thrilled to announce that Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, esteemed authors published by Crown Currency and Penguin Press, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, along with Simon Johnson. This prestigious accolade recognizes their groundbreaking research on the gaps of prosperity between nations and why poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth. Their collaborative work has provided invaluable insights into the mechanisms that underpin economic success and failure, influencing both academic circles and public policy worldwide. Jakob Svensson, Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, said, “Reducing the vast differences in income between countries is one of our time’s greatest challenges. The laureates have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for achieving this.” Continue reading →

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3 of 5 Titles Shortlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize Are Penguin Random House Canada

Penguin Random House Canada is pleased to announce that we have three incredible titles on this year’s Giller Prize shortlist! The $100,000 award annually recognizes the best in Canadian fiction.

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There’s a Book for That: Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month, Kids Edition

As we continue to celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month visit I Am La Cultura and join us in honoring Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, illustrators, and trailblazers. This week we recommend the following acclaimed books for young readers: Continue reading →

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