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Delacorte Romance Launching with “A Summer of Love” Campaign

Delacorte Press will launch Delacorte Romance, a new imprint dedicated to publishing romance novels for teen readers, led by Wendy Loggia, VP, Senior Executive Editor, Delacorte Press. The news was announced today by Barbara Marcus, President & Publisher, Random House Children’s Books. Delacorte Romance will publish love stories for teens featuring the tropes, themes, and authentic depictions of young love that romance readers crave, in an accessible paperback format. The inaugural list, launching in Summer 2024, will feature five titles, with twelve books slated to be published annually beginning in 2025.

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This Valentine’s Day, Fall in Love with a Book

In the mood for romance? This Valentine’s Day, there’s books for all to love. Visit PRH.com to dive into curated book lists crafted with you in mind. Queer love, Valentine’s with the gals, historical romance? You can discover all of these and more in the curated book lists below.

Know someone who’d like to add more romance to their TBR pile? Send them the list which most reminds you of them!

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There’s a Book for That: Hearts!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Our bookish hearts belong to reading today and every day. Such devotion extends beyond the romance genre, of course. Thus, we invite you to take a chance on new love with the following acclaimed titles – all with more than a little heart in them! Continue reading →

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Viking to Publish Dr. Anthony S. Fauci’s Memoir This Summer

Viking is pleased to announce that Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., will be publishing a memoir entitled ON CALL: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service, on June 18, 2024. Wendy Wolf at Viking acquired world rights, as well as audio and first serial. Brian Tart, Publisher of Viking, says, “Dr. Fauci has given his professional life to maintaining public safety during extraordinary health crises. His memoir is unique, invaluable, and essential reading for anyone looking to understand what it took to keep Americans and people around the world safe from catastrophe.”

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U.K. Phenomenon, IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES, Coming This September from Random House Children’s Books

Katherine Rundell, photo credit: Nina Subin.

Following an extraordinary reception in the U.K., where it was an instant Sunday Times bestseller, a Children’s Book of the Week in the Times, the Independent, and the Daily Telegraph, and the recipient of the prestigious Waterstones Book of the Year award, IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES by Katherine Rundell will now be published in North America by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books. Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House Joins LitWorld to Celebrate 15th Annual World Read Aloud Day

Penguin Random House is thrilled to celebrate the fifteen annual World Read Aloud Day today, February 7, in partnership with LitWorld, a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen children and communities by using literacy as a tool and pathway for self-empowerment. 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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23 PRH and PRHGE Audio Finalists Announced for the 2024 Audie Awards®

The Audio Publishers Association has revealed the 2024 Audie Award® finalists, including 20 PRH Audio nominations! The Audie Awards® is the premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Publishers and rights holders enter titles in various categories for recognition of achievement. Finalists are selected, and then one winner is awarded in each category at the Audies Gala. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Black History Month

“History is a ship forever setting sail.”

— Tracy K. Smith

Since 1976, Black History Month has been observed every February. The commemoration grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. To further educate and inspire, we present the following award-winning and acclaimed nonfiction for adults, including books about black history in the medical field. Please also visit Penguin Random House’s initiatives, All Ways Black and Amplify Black Stories. Check back next week for Black History titles for young readers. Continue reading →

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Our Biography, Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, John Leonard Prize ‘23 NBCC Finalists

The National Book Critics Circle Awards is the year’s first multi-category major competition for achievement in adult fiction and nonfiction. We will compete with finalists in five of the categories; the winners announced at a Manhattan ceremony March 21. Continue reading →

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