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There’s a Book for That: Women’s History Month

Welcome Women’s History Month! Did you know that Women’s History Month began in Sonoma, California, in 1978 as a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions: Hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest. In 1987, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March. On March 8th we also celebrate International Women’s Day. Continue reading →

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Celebrating PRH Audio’s 2026 Audie Awards® Winners

PRH Audie Award attendees on the red carpet at Chelsea Piers!

The Audio Publishers Association has announced the 2026 Audie Award winners,
including five Penguin Random House Audio titles! The Audie Awards® are the premier awards program in the United States recognizing excellence in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

See the full list of 2026 Audie Awards® winners here. Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Our International Booker Prize Longlisters

The longlist for The International Booker Prize, the world’s most significant award for a single work of translated fiction, was recently announced. This year’s International Booker Prize thirteen-title longlist includes four Penguin Random House titles! Continue reading →

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Our Upcoming Author Events | March 2, 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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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, athletes, and pioneers. Please also visit Penguin Random House’s initiative, All Ways Black for books for all ages. Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Ann Godoff, Founder, President, and Editor-in-Chief, Penguin Press

From Scott Moyers, President & Publisher, Penguin Press: It is with great sadness that I write with the news of the passing of our beloved colleague Ann Godoff, Penguin Press’s founder, President, and Editor-in-Chief.

Ann’s impact on American book culture over the past four decades is incalculable. An editor of immense range in fiction, nonfiction and poetry, Ann shepherded into print innumerable New York Times bestsellers, multiple winners of every major award, and works that have appeared on all manner of best books lists – of the year, the decade, and the century.  Beyond the industry accolades, her legacy should be measured in her success in helping authors create indelible new spaces in the minds of readers.

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Two PRH Central Ads Colleagues Featured in “The Forward 30”

Courtney McAuslan (l) and Lety Flores (r)

Digital Culture Group, an audience-first, performance-engineered ad tech company, launched The Forward 30 list, honoring advertising and marketing leaders who are actively advancing the industry. These are innovators building new systems, cultural architects shaping influence responsibly, and impact-driven executives raising the standard for modern marketing.

On this year’s list, two PRH Central Ads Team colleagues were honored! The recognition spotlights innovation, cultural fluency, and measurable impact to move the industry forward with intention and excellence.

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Our Upcoming Author Events | February 23-March 1, 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 LA Times Book Prizes Finalists

The Los Angeles Times announced the finalists and honorees for its 46th Annual Book Prizes, recognizing outstanding literary achievement across 13 categories and celebrating the highest quality of writing from authors at every stage of their careers.

This year, PRH author Amy Tan will receive the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, and our partner We Need Diverse Books will be honored with the Innovator’s Award. PRH author Adam Ross will also be recognized with the Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose.

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