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Sarah Cypher on Discovering Language for What Obsesses You

Today, we bring you Sarah Cypher, author of THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL (Ballantine), a searing, poetic tale about a young, queer Palestinian American woman piecing together her great-aunt’s secrets in this debut, and confronting questions of sexual identity, exile, and lineage.

Shelved asked Cypher about storytelling and the exploration of identity. Read on to learn more!

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There’s a Book for That: National Library Week!

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.”― Albert Einstein

Do you love your library? Did you know it’s National Library Week? National Library Week, an initiative of the American Library Association, runs from April 23 through the 29th. This year’s theme is “There’s More to the Story.” Running with that theme, we invite you to not only connect with your library, but also with the following favorite books that feature libraries and librarians: Continue reading →

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4 PRH and PRHPS Titles Among ALA’s Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022

The American Library Association (ALA) documented a record 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, a staggering and unprecedented increase from previous years. Yesterday, the ALA released a Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 list. A list that is usually a Top 10, last year saw multiple books tied for their spots, resulting in its expansion to the Top 13. Among this list are several Penguin Random House titles: THE BLUEST EYE by Toni Morrison (Knopf), LOOKING FOR ALAKSA by John Green (Dutton Books for Young Readers), as well as one PRHPS title, OUT OF DARKNESS by Ashley Hope Pérez (Holiday House). One audiobook was also included on the list: ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL (Listening Library) by Jesse Andrews.

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Jumpstart Selects Jenny Torres Sanchez’s WITH LOTS OF LOVE for Annual Read for the Record Literacy Campaign

On Monday, Jumpstart for Young Children, a national early education organization, announced that they have selected WITH LOTS OF LOVE (Viking Books for Young Readers) by Jenny Torres Sanchez, illustrated by André Ceolin, for this year’s 18th annual Read for the Record literacy campaign.

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THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR, the Second Book in the Bestselling Steampunk Fantasy CINDER SPIRES Series, to Publish Fall 2023

Jim Butcher. Author photo c Shersten Eschholz

The adventure continues and talking cats await! i#1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher announced last week on his social media channels the publication of THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR, the highly anticipated second book in the author’s steampunk fantasy CINDERS SPIRES series.

The novel will be published in hardcover by Ace, an imprint of Penguin Random House, on November 7, 2023.

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Michelle Obama’s THE LIGHT WE CARRY Netflix Special Debuts Tomorrow, April 25

“The woman who needs no introduction, for real… Michelle Obama!” – Oprah Winfrey

Tomorrow, April 25, be sure to tune in for the debut of the 80-minute Netflix feature documentary special The Light We Carry, which features Crown author Michelle Obama in conversation with Oprah Winfrey about Obama’s bestselling title THE LIGHT WE CARRY.

Watch the fantastic trailer for the special below:

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2 of the Top 5 Restaurants on the 100 Best Restaurants of NYC List Are From Knopf Authors

The New York Times has just named the 100 Best Restaurants of New York City, and 2 out of the top 5 restaurants are from chefs whose books are published on the Knopf Cooks list. Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi took the first spot on the coveted list and Via Carota took the fourth spot. Continue reading →

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My Path to PRH: Beth Codey on How the Sustainability Subcommittee Builds Life-Long Habits

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Everyone has unique career stories to tell. In our My Path to Penguin Random House series, PRH colleagues share how they entered the world of book publishing, what led them to our company, insights into their jobs, and their future professional aspirations.

This week, we’re featuring Beth Codey, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence and Marketing, as she tells us her story in her own words.

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Friday Reads: Earth Week

Welcome Earth Week! Earth Week inspires action worldwide from April 14th to April 22^nd to “recognize our collective responsibility and to help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all.” (EARTHDAY.ORG).

Let some of these best books on the environment and sustainability educate and motivate us to improve our planet’s health: Continue reading →

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