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“An ode to mi ciudad” an Essay from Viviana Moreno

Viviana Moreno, En mi ciudad, Miami.

This essay was written by Viviana Moreno, Associate Publicist, Avery & TarcherPerigee.

When I decided to contribute to the open call asking what living Latine means to me, nothing came to mind at first. I was a blank sheet with no thoughts in sight to grasp. In a way, it’s difficult for me to answer these types of questions because I am so entirely entrenched in my culture, in my roots. (As someone born to Cuban and Chilean parents, it’s something I never take for granted.) Being born and raised in Miami meant being surrounded by reminders of my background constantly – so much so that I experienced culture shock when I went away to school in north Florida, and no one yelled Spanish words across a parking lot and bakeries with traditional goods weren’t on every corner.

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Random House to Publish Memoir of Serena Williams

Serena Williams photo courtesy of Random House.

Random House will publish two books by cultural icon Serena Williams, winner of 39 major tennis titles, four-time Olympic gold medalist, and champion for equality and justice in sports. North American rights were acquired by VP and Executive Editor Jamia Wilson and Publisher Andy Ward from Suzanne Gluck at WME. Both books will be edited by Wilson. Audiobook editions will be released simultaneously by Penguin Random House Audio. Global publishing rights have been sold in 11 territories with more to be announced. The publishing deal was announced today by Sanyu Dillon, President of the Random House Group.

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“My name made stand out…” an Essay from Ximena Gonzalez

My name plate found in a store in Chile, something that NEVER happens in the US.

This essay was written by Ximena Gonzalez, Marketing Assistant, Penguin Press Marketing.

I knew I was different before I even knew why. My name made me stand out. It was a conversation piece and immediately separated me from anyone else. When I was growing up in school, there may have been three Ashleys in a classroom, but there would only be one Ximena. In the US, my name is something to be perplexed by. It’s what caused teachers to stop and stare at the paper in front of them while taking roll call, or it forced people to make a Z sound, when there was no Z in sight. When I was younger, I felt jaded from having my name butchered to no end. As I got older, I’ve developed deep affection for my name and its uniqueness, and most importantly—its origins.

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2024 Creative Writing Awards Applications Are Now Open!

Penguin Random House, and We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), have opened submissions for the 2024 Creative Writing Awards. This is the first year the awards include the Freedom of Expression Award; in the face of book bans and attacks on free expression on the rise in America, Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books celebrate the power of books and stories. Applicants to the new award will be asked to answer the prompt, “Tell us about one banned book that changed your life and why.”

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“The Sunset or How My Mexican Father Convinced Me to Like a Santana Song”

Dad with ice cream.

Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month came to an end yesterday, October 15. We are so grateful for all the colleagues who responded to the “What Does Living Latine Mean to You?” OurHouse open call. This week, we will be sharing their personal, heartfelt essays on Ourhouse. Stay tuned for more to come throughout the week and if something resonates with you, be sure to reach out to your colleagues! Continue reading →

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First-Ever DR. SEUSS Graphic Novels to Launch in Spring 2024

In 2024, Random House Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will publish the first-ever line of graphic novels starring classic Dr. Seuss characters in all-new stories. The inaugural Dr. Seuss graphic novel program list features three chapter book series penned by premier comic book creators, each starring an iconic Dr. Seuss character—the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Sam-I-Am—in brand-new adventures.

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There’s a Book for That: International Day of the Girl

“Women and girls can lead us to a fairer future…let us amplify girls’ voices, and recommit to working together to build a world where every girl can lead and thrive.”

—UN Secretary-General António Guterres Continue reading →

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Our PW Star Watch Class of 2023

A hearty congratulations to our Penguin Random House colleagues who are being honored in Publishers Weekly Ninth Annual Star Watch Program for their outstanding contributions to the publishing industry.

This year, ten of PRH’s brightest became honorees and our very own Madison Jacobs graced the cover of PW as the PW Star Watch Superstar of 2023! All of the honorees were profiled in PW Star Watch 2023 and you can read their profiles here. We couldn’t be prouder of the incredible work everyone is doing!

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Friday Reads: Banned Books Week

Celebrate the right to read! Banned Books Week is October 1 – 7, 2023. Book bans and restrictions are on the rise in classrooms and libraries across the country. PEN America recorded 3,362 instances of book bans in US public school classrooms and libraries from July 1, 2022, to June 31, 2023. For more information and how to get involved visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/banned-books/ and #FreeTheBooks! Continue reading →

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