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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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There’s a Book for That: Jewish People of Color

The Jewish community is wonderfully diverse, with individuals coming from various backgrounds and experiences. Jewish people come from all over the world and reflect a beautiful array of cultures and traditions. To celebrate this rich diversity, we have curated a list of books for all readers by Jews of Color, highlighting the many unique stories and perspectives within the community. Continue reading →

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PRH & Little Free Library Celebrate 200,000th Library Milestone at St. Paul Elementary School

On Tuesday, March 11^th, Penguin Random House partnered with Little Free Library (LFL) to celebrate a significant milestone: the installation of the 200,000th Little Free Library book-sharing box at Benjamin E. Mays IB World School, an elementary school in St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood. It marks the first of 200 Little Free Libraries being granted to Title I schools across the country stocked with 200 new books each from PRH—a total of more than 40,000 books. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Women’s History Month

Welcome Women’s History Month! On March 8^th we celebrate International Women’s Day. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN day for women’s rights and world peace. This year, the International Women’s Day theme is #AccelerateAction: Continue reading →

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Emily J. Taylor’s THE OTHERWHERE POST Named March GMA YA Book Club

The March 2025 GMA YA Book Club Pick by Emily J. Taylor!

ABC’S Good Morning America announced today that THE OTHERWHERE POST by Emily J. Taylor (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers) will be the March 2025 GMA YA Book Club Pick. This stunning standalone fantasy by the New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique combines dark academia and ancient magic in a deadly mystery that spans worlds about a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth about her father’s death. THE OTHERWHERE POST goes on sale February 25, 2025, and Taylor will appear on Good Morning America on March 21, 2025 to discuss the book. Continue reading →

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Our 2 Winning PRH Titles at the 56th NAACP Image Awards

This past Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, California, we cheered on our authors during a star-studded ceremony. The live broadcast of the NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color across more than 80 competitive categories spanning film, television + streaming, music, literature, and podcasts. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Black History Month for Young Readers

This week we honor Black History Month with a special focus on outstanding books for young readers, including books on activists, artists, and pioneers. Please also visit Penguin Random House’s initiative, All Ways Black for books for all ages. Continue reading →

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6 PRH Titles Shortlisted for the 2025 Lukas Prizes Announced by the Columbia Journalism School

On February 19, 2025, Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University announced the 2025 shortlists for the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Awards, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize and the Mark Lynton History Prize. Continue reading →

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The American Library Association Names Skip Dye Honorary Member

Skip Dye is an ALA Honorary Lifetime Member!

The American Library Association (ALA) is set to confer an honorary lifetime membership upon Skip Dye, SVP of Library Sales and Digital Strategy, for his longstanding support to America’s libraries and to intellectual freedom. Continue reading →

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Indigenous-Focused Children’s Imprint Swift Water Books Announced by PRH Canada

Today, Penguin Random House Canada is excited to announce a new imprint at Tundra Book Group, one of North America’s leading children’s publishers. Swift Water Books, led by acclaimed author David A. Robertson, will focus on publishing works by Indigenous writers and illustrators, with its first children’s books slated for release in Spring 2026.

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