Monthly Archives: June 2025

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Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award-Winning Actor and Author of GREENLIGHTS, to Publish New Book With Crown

Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, announced the September 16 publication of POEMS & PRAYERS by Matthew McConaughey, an eternal optimist, Academy Award–winning actor, and bestselling author. An audiobook edition of POEMS & PRAYERS, read (of course) by McConaughey himself, will be released simultaneously by Penguin Random House Audio.

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Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation With TJ Alexander

Author TJ Alexander

This interview was a contribution by Nadia Blocker, Marketing Assistant, Knopf Doubleday.

TJ Alexander is a Lambda Literary Award finalist and USA Today bestselling author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife, cats, and various houseplants. TJ is trans nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.

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Penguin Random House Sponsors Essence Fest Featuring Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and More

For the first time, Penguin Random House is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 4–6.

With more than 400,000 festival goers in attendance—and alongside a wide variety of corporate and indie organizations—Penguin Random House will be a fixture at the Authors Pavilion, where our writers and teams will speak on panels, sign books, and host giveaways.

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There’s a Book for That: Immigrant Stories

Penguin Random House’s publishing reflects the rich tapestry of America, a nation built by immigrants whose stories are inspiring and educational. In line with Penguin Random House’s commitment to amplify diverse voices and promote understanding, we believe in the importance of sharing immigrant stories. With protests centered around federal immigration raids occurring nationwide, it is vital to highlight the experiences of immigrant communities.

For more information, please visit our Immigrant Resources page, which contains helpful information, including organizations providing legal help for anyone with questions in the wake of Executive Orders and other actions by the administration regarding immigration. If you have questions or would like additional resources, please contact Human Resources.

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Penguin Press and Penguin Random House Social Impact Team Partner to Donate THE JAILHOUSE LAWYER to Incarcerated Individuals

On July 8, Penguin Press will publish THE JAILHOUSE LAWYER by Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull. This title is a searing and ultimately hopeful account of Calvin Duncan, described by Sister Helen Prejean as “the most extraordinary jailhouse lawyer of our time.”

The book traces Duncan’s 30-year journey through Angola following a wrongful murder conviction, his transformation into a brilliant legal mind behind bars, and his ongoing fight for justice on behalf of others still incarcerated.

John Grisham succinctly captures the essence of Duncan’s story: “If I created a fictional character like Calvin Duncan, no one would believe him and the story wouldn’t work. Fiction can be many things, but it has to be believable. Duncan’s story is so incredible it strains belief. It is so heartwarming and hopeful that it will stay with you for a long time.” Continue reading →

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Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date and First Look Image for Butterfly, a TV Series Based on BOOM! Studios’ Title

Prime Video released first look images and teaser art for the upcoming spy-thriller series Butterfly, starring and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lost, Hawaii Five-O), and based on the BOOM! Studios’ graphic novel series created by Arash Amel. The series was sold, developed, and produced by BOOM! Studios’ in-house media IP team.

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Penguin Young Readers to Publish Debut Picture Book by Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP

Jalen Hurts with his book, BETTER THAN A TOUCHDOWN | ©Kyle Novak

Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and 2025 Super Bowl MVP, will publish his debut children’s picture book with Flamingo Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers on March 10, 2026. Continue reading →

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Sourcebooks Is Only Book Publisher Named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces List

Inc. Magazine has named Sourcebooks to its 2025 Best Workplaces list, re cognizing companies redefining how purpose and innovation shape the employee experience.

The honor affirms Sourcebooks’ bold approach to people-powered growth, building a high-performance, high-trust culture at the forefront of what’s next in book publishing.

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Congratulations to Our James Beard Media Award Winners

In Chicago on June 14, the nation’s top food authors were honored at the 2025 James Beard Media Awards, presented by Capital One. The Media Awards recognize authors, broadcast producers, hosts, journalists, podcasters, and social media content creators.

The Book Awards are awarded to cookbooks and other nonfiction food- or beverage-related books that were published in the U.S. in 2024.. Congratulations to our six winning Penguin Random House titles!

Discover our winners below.

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There’s a Book for That: Juneteenth

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.”—Barack Obama

This Thursday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing that the Civil War was over, and slavery abolished. A holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved became an official federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Penguin Random House, closed Thursday in observance of the holiday, publishes the following excellent books for adults and young readers that honor the occasion:

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