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Companhia das Letras Recognized in Folha De S. Paulo’s Best Brazilian Books of the 21st Century

Folha de S. Paulo, a renowned Brazilian daily newspaper founded in 1921, recently released an issue celebrating the most noteworthy Brazilian literature of the 21st century.

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Edmund White, PRH’s Groundbreaking Author, Dies at 85

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Edmund White, a groundbreaking author who was a pioneer of gay literature, died at 85. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1940. His fiction included the autobiographical trilogy A BOY’S OWN STORY, THE BEAUTIFUL ROOM IS EMPTY, and THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY, as well as CARACOLE, FORGETTING ELENA, NOCTURNES FOR THE KING OF NAPLES, and SKINNED ALIVE, a collection of short stories.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Publish THE LOOK With Crown Publishing Group

The Crown Publishing Group today announced THE LOOK, a new book from Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, to be published November 4, 2025.

The book will be released by Crown in hardcover and ebook formats, with an audiobook edition, read by the author, to be simultaneously issued by Penguin Random House Audio.

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Join PRH and Save the Children in the Annual Make Summer Fair Campaign

As part of PRH’s ongoing partnership with Save the Children, we are excited to support their annual summer education campaign, Make Summer Fair, which aims to ensure children in rural America continue learning during the summer months. Penguin Random House has collaborated with Save the Children on their annual summer education campaign since its inception.

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There’s a Book for That: Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month! June, 2025 marks the 55th annual LGBTQ+ Pride tradition. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Continue reading →

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PRH Acquires Wonderbly, One of the UK’s Fastest-Growing Independent Publishers and Leader in Personalized Gift Books

Acquisition Underscores Penguin Random House’s Commitment to Innovation and Growth

Penguin Random House, a leading global trade book publisher, has acquired Wonderbly, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent publishers and the global leader in personalized gift books, including its Historic Newspapers business. The acquisition was announced today by Nihar Malaviya, CEO of Penguin Random House; Paul Kelly, CEO of DK; and Asi Sharabi, CEO of Wonderbly. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading →

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Jumpstart Selects Marcus Bridgewater’s SEE MARCUS GROW for Their 20th Annual Read for the Record Literacy Campaign

Jumpstart for Young Children, a national early education organization, has selected SEE MARCUS GROW (Nancy Paulsen Books) by Marcus Bridgewater, aka Garden Marcus, illustrated by Reggie Brown, for their milestone 20th annual Read for the Record literacy campaign.

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Tiny Reparations Books Celebrates Their 5th Anniversary and Publication of Tourmaline’s MARSHA

©kolinmendez | Author Tourmaline, Tiny Reparations Books founder Phoebe Robinson, Tiny Reparations Books Executive Editor Emi Ikkanda, PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya

On May 22, Tiny Reparations Books celebrated two momentous occasions: the 5^th anniversary of the imprint and the launch of the National bestseller MARSHA, Tourmaline’s highly anticipated biography of LGBTQ+ activist and icon Marsha P. Johnson.

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, PRH Literary Giant, Dies at 87

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, an award-winning novelist, playwright, and essayist from Kenya whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages, has died at 87. Continue reading →

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