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Our Upcoming Author Events | February 2-8, 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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Spotlighting Our 2026 Edgar Award Nominees

Mystery Writers of America recently announced the nominees for the 2026 Edgar Allen Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television published or produced in 2025. We’re proud to share that 15 Penguin Random House titles are recognized across six categories. Continue reading →

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Kurt Vonnegut’s Daughter Defends Her Father’s Work Against the State of Utah

In January, Penguin Random House‘s Intellectual Freedom Taskforce facilitated the Vonnegut estate’s participation in a lawsuit along with the ACLU of Utah in the first major legal case defending the freedom to read since Supreme Court declined Little vs Llano in December of last year. Read more about Vonnegut vs Utah here: Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read – ACLU of Utah.

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2026 Audie Awards: PRH Audio Receives a Record 32 Nominations!

The Audio Publishers Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Audie Awards, and Penguin Random House Audio is proud to receive a record-breaking 32 nominations across this year’s categories. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Iran

In light of nationwide protests in Iran that have drawn international attention over the past several weeks, we’ve curated a collection of important nonfiction on Iran and its history. These books help support thoughtful engagement with current events through a historical lens. Among them is KING OF KINGS by veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson, a vivid account of the 1979 Iranian Revolution that provides background for understanding the roots of the present moment. Continue reading →

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Spotlighting Our 2026 ALA Adult Award Winners and Honorees

This week, the American Library Association kicked off the 2026 literary awards season with the announcement of their adult book awards, including the Andrew Carnegie Medals, the Notable Book Awards, and many more. Continue reading →

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Three Listening Library Audiobooks Are 2026 Odyssey Award Winners/Honors!

The Youth Media Awards (YMA), in association with the American Library Association (ALA), are an annual set of prestigious honors for children’s and young adult literature and media. The 2026 Youth Media Awards were announced Monday, January 26, 2026, during a live-streamed event from Chicago. American Library Association’s Odyssey Award committee selected three Listening Library titles for their 2026 list!

The Odyssey Award committee named Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett’s TRANS HISTORY the 2026 Odyssey Award winner for young adults. Jason Reynolds’ SOUNDTRACK and James Robinson’s WHALE EYES were recognized as 2026 Odyssey Honor audiobooks. All three audiobooks were recognized during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards livestream are published by Listening Library, an imprint of Penguin Random House Audio.

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RHCB Authors and Illustrators Receive Accolades from the ALA Youth Media Awards!

The American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2026 Youth Media Awards on Monday, January 26 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, and several Random House Children’s Books titles and authors were recognized. Continue reading →

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PYR Receives Seventeen 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards!

The American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards (YMA) were announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, during a ceremony in Chicago. These prestigious awards honor the most distinguished books, digital media, and audiobooks for children and young adults published in the previous year.

Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House, has received seventeen recognitions!

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