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There’s a Book For That: Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is nearly here! Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the achievements of American workers. The workplace has been turned upside down these past few years: Work from home has become the norm in many companies and there is a labor shortage visible wherever you go. Given all the “pivoting” and emphasis on work-life balance brought on by the pandemic, the following recommended titles touch on working lives in our society now, and historically, in meaningful ways:

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Looking Toward September: Don’t Miss The Random House Children’s Book Events Coming Up!

Random House Children’s Books will host two, free author events throughout September. Here’s a sneak peek of either event – you won’t want to miss them. Continue reading →

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Staycation With Touring PRH Authors

As summer winds down, who doesn’t want to stay in vacation mode? Good news is: there’s a holiday in every book. Even better? Penguin Random House authors are bringing these bound, hand-held holidays to your city. This week, take a staycation and hang out with PRH authors as they read at bookstores across the country.

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There’s a Book for That: Happy Golden Anniversary!

A 50^th anniversary is an achievement in any realm, but in literature it’s especially so. To stay relevant and in print for 50 years is something to celebrate! The following books are by some of the most recognized writers of our time. They span genres, they were written for adults or children, and they include prize-winners. Whether they are new to you, or create a sense of nostalgia for 1972 when they were first published, these “classics” continue to stand the test of time:

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PRH Education Introduces Resource Pack for New Teachers

In response to the dramatic rise of new educators entering the teaching profession (due to historic levels of teacher retirements or educators leaving the profession), Penguin Random House Education has created a Resource Pack for New Teachers: Tips, Ideas and Booklists to Help You Get Started in the Classroom (Grades K-8). Continue reading →

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#StandWithSalman: Literary Community Rallies in Solidarity of Revered Author

Stand with Salman: Defend the Freedom to Write event, © New York Public Library Live-Stream.

Last Friday, August 19, on a sunny, late summer morning, writers and readers stood in solidarity with Salman Rushdie and advocated for freedom of expression on the steps of The New York Public Library. Stand with Salman, was hosted by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and the NYPL, along with partner organization, House of Speakeasy. Supporters of Rushdie and free speech alike, gathered with signs and held up books; as authors read from Rushdie’s body of work and shared personal memories of the author.

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One World Presents #Read&Vote

One World is proud to be a home for authors, journalists, and activists who give us new language to understand our past, present, and future. With much at stake in the upcoming election cycle, voters can better understand issues of the day by reading stories about our collective past. To that end, One World is proud to present #Read&Vote, an initiative which offers a curated list of books that examine the health of our society and key ballot issues from some of today’s leading thinkers, like Ibram X. Kendi, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Heather McGhee, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, and others. Continue reading →

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Stand With Salman Rushdie This Friday

In the wake of the attack on Salman Rushdie, Penguin Random House, along with PEN America and The New York Public Library, will come together with friends, supporters, and members of the literary community to read selected texts from Rushdie’s body of work.

This Friday, August 19, join Penguin Random House and our long-standing partners as we stand in solidarity with our author and in ardent support of freedom of expression. To be held on the steps of the NYPL, the event will also be livestreamed so people around the world can show their support.

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There’s a Book for That: Campus Lit

Summer surely feels short to students starting school this month. Social media is rife with photos of the college-bound – full of anticipation. Tapping into the nostalgia being on campus creates for many of us, check out our “syllabus” featuring noteworthy novels full of self-discovery, new relationships, and campus intrigue:

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