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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

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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

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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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There’s a Book for That: Autism Acceptance Month

Did you know that April is Autism Acceptance Month? “Autism Acceptance Month is a great reminder that we can and should see the individual, not a diagnosis, and work together to advocate for the unique services and supports that help each person live fully,” said Christopher Banks, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America. At Penguin Random House we publish the following excellent books, for children and adults, that help readers do just that, see individuals, not diagnoses. Continue reading →

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BOOKS CONNECT US is Back! Meet Your Hosts.

Stay connected with the authors and stories that inspire you! On this new season of the Books Connect Us podcast, join your new hosts Alyssa Adler and Carolina Meurkens in conversation with diverse authors, as they discuss how identity impacts writing, the inspiration behind their books, and how storytelling can change the world. Books Connect Us brings you the inside scoop on “the story behind the story”, as we talk to your favorite authors to learn about the process of writing and publishing their books and the why behind their stories.

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PRH Donates Nearly 200 Cookbooks to Youth Culinary Program

Participants receive certificates and a PRH goodie bag of books.

For the past several years, Penguin Random House has donated to Jr Iron Chef Vermont, and we are excited to continue this partnership and share that we have donated nearly 200 books this year! By donating cookbooks to the organization, we are equipping these students with some of the tools they need to further develop their culinary skills.

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Friday Reads: Graphic Novels

What’s novel about graphic novels? For one, that two mediums tell the story: Writing and art combine to give readers a visual and visceral experience. Below are some of the very best of the genre for a range of ages. We are sure they’ll surprise you! Continue reading →

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