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Celebrating Instant #1 NYT Bestseller Sheinelle Jones and THROUGH MOM’S EYES

PRH author and Today host Sheinelle Jones. © Nate Congleton.

2026 is the year of Sheinelle Jones.

Earlier this year, she was named co-host of the fourth hour of TODAY alongside Jenna Bush Hager. Last week, she celebrated another huge career milestone with the release of her highly anticipated debut book THROUGH MOM’S EYES (Putnam; published 4/14/26), which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Advice, How-To & Misc. bestseller list! Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: National Library Week!

It’s time to share your love for libraries! National Library Week, an initiative of the American Library Association, runs from April 19^th-25^th. Honorary Chair, and Penguin Random House author, Mychal Threets invites us all to celebrate this year’s theme “Find Your Joy” saying, “celebrating libraries, thanking library workers, visiting libraries is how I find my joy.” Click here for ways to celebrate libraries and check out the following terrific fiction and nonfiction about the magic of libraries! Continue reading →

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A Newly Discovered and Never-Before-Seen Berenstain Bears Manuscript to Be Published by RHCB

Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish TOO LOOSE, TOO TIGHT, JUST RIGHT, by beloved creators Stan and Jan Berenstain, which was recently discovered and updated by their son Mike Berenstain, it was announced today by Heidi Kilgras, VP, Associate Publisher, Random House Books for Young Readers. Frank Berrios, Executive Editor, Random House Books for Young Readers, acquired world rights from Mary Krienke at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. and will edit the book.

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PRH & We Need Diverse Books Announce 2025 Black Creatives Fund Revisions Workshop Winners

Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) have announced the winners of the fourth cycle of the Revisions Workshop, part of WNDB’s Black Creatives Fund. Launched in 2021, the fund supports Black fiction writers, with PRH serving as the inaugural sponsor and continuing support in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Poetry Prize Winners!

Let’s continue our celebration of National Poetry Month with prize winners! From major awards for a single collection of poems like the Pulitzer or National Book Award to lifetime achievement awards such as the Nobel Prize or The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the books below silently shout truth and beauty! This year’s excitement was Kevin Young winning the National Book Critics Circle Award for Night Watch. With so much depth and variety of expression, let these poems take you where they will. Continue reading →

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Maria Semple’s GO GENTLE Is Oprah’s Book Club Pick for April

Oprah Winfrey has announced that her latest Oprah’s Book Club pick is GO GENTLE (Putnam) by New York Times bestselling author Maria Semple.

The news was announced April 14 on CBS Mornings. Click here to watch the full segment. Continue reading →

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PRH Canada’s Tundra Book Group Wins the Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publishers of the Year

Penguin Random House Canada is incredibly proud to share the news that Tundra Book Group has been named the winner of the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year! Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House Sends Letter to Congress Urging Opposition to H.R. 7661

Below please find a letter submitted to Congress today (April 13, 2026) by Penguin Random House in opposition to H.R. 7661. The letter raises concerns about the federal bill’s threats to intellectual freedom, the narrowing of classroom reading materials, and the broader impact on students’ ability to engage with diverse ideas. Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group Acquires She Reads Truth

The Acquisition Builds PRH Christian’s Direct-to-Consumer Platform and Underscores Its Investment in Bible Resources

Colorado Springs, CO (April 13, 2026)— Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has acquired She Reads Truth, an influential direct-to-consumer publisher focused on building a community of women who together interact with the Bible every day. The acquisition was announced today by Manuel Sansigre, Chief Financial Officer, Penguin Random House, and Campbell Wharton, PRH Christian SVP and Publisher, together with She Reads Truth Co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue reading →

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Our Upcoming Author Events | April 13-19, 2026

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

Please note these are just a few of the events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

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