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Penguin Random House on SCOTUS’ Decision Not to Hear Little v. Llano

On Tuesday, December 8, the Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal in the book banning case Little v. Llano, leaving in place the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that allows Llano County officials to remove books from public library shelves.

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There’s a Book for That: Ghost Stories!

Happy Halloween! Whether you are in costume, trick-or-treating, or on door duty, get in the spirit with this gathering of ghost stories for all ages. These storytellers sure know how to put the BOO in books!

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Companhia das Letras Leads at Brazil’s 67th Prêmio Jabuti Awards With Eight Wins, Including “Book of the Year”

Recognized as Brazil’s most prestigious literary award, the Prêmio Jabuti announced the winners of its 67th edition, celebrating excellence in literature and publishing across the country. Organized by the Brazilian Book Chamber, the award aims to recognize books published in Brazil, written in Portuguese, by Brazilian authors.

Companhia das Letras emerged as the most awarded publishing house of the year, with eight prizes in total, recognizing seven works, including the coveted “Book of the Year” award. The top honor went to O ouvidor do Brasil: 99 vezes Tom Jobim by Ruy Castro, named “Book of the Year.”

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A Newly Discovered and Never-Before-Seen Manuscript by Dr. Seuss To Be Published by Random House Children’s Books

An original manuscript and cover sketch by Ted Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, was discovered in the archives of UC San Diego’s Geisel Library, and will be published by Random House Children’s Books, it was announced today by Judith Haut, EVP, Deputy Publisher, RHCB, and Susan Brandt, President and CEO, Dr. Seuss Enterprises (DSE). SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! will release this summer on June 2, 2026, with a first printing of 500,000 copies. Continue reading →

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Our Upcoming Author Events | October 27-November 2, 2025

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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PYR to Publish New Book for Tweens Inspired by the #1 NYT Bestseller, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION

Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, will publish a companion to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s #1 New York Times bestselling and culturally transformative book, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION.

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HEART LAMP Wins the International Booker Prize

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On Tuesday, May 20, HEART LAMP (India Penguin) by Banu Mushtak, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, won the 2025 International Booker Prize. The winning title, a collection of 12 short stories which exquisitely capture the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India, is the first collection of short stories to be awarded the prize and the first winner originally written in Kannada.

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Publishers Send Letter to Congress Advocating for Libraries & IMLS Funding

Below please find a letter submitted to Congress today (April 3, 2025) by Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster and Sourcebooks advocating for libraries in response to the Executive Order signed on March 14 that calls for the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Continue reading →

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PRH Partners With Aesop for Fourth Year to Launch Queer Libraries Across America

Penguin Random House is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with skincare brand Aesop for a fourth year to bring Queer Libraries to cities across North America. From June 27–30, Aesop Queer Library will open branches in Los Angeles, New York City, and Toronto, with ephemeral installations and mobile editions appearing at select stores for the first time.

Books are complimentary—no purchase necessary—and guests can select from among 20+ different titles when visiting an Aesop Queer Library. Continue reading →

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Join Keline Adams & Kim Shariff for “Books for All” Panel Today on LinkedIn Live!

Looking for something to do on your lunch break? Tune into “Books for All: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Publishing World,” a LinkedIn Live panel event today at 12:00 p.m. ET hosted by Consciously Unbiased, featuring Keline Adams, Director of DEI, and Kim Shariff, EVP, DEI Strategy, as panelists!

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