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Five Penguin Random House Canada Authors on the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Longlist

Penguin Random House Canada ushered in its 2022 fall award season on September 6 with the announcement of the 29th Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.

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Javier Zamora’s SOLITO is September Read With Jenna Book Club Pick

Javier Zamora, photo credit: Gerardo del Valle.

JAVIER ZAMORA’S SOLITO: A Memoir, published today by Hogarth, was named the September Read With Jenna Book Club Pick on NBC’s Today Show! Solito is the unforgettable story of Javier’s migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine—a moving, page-turning memoir hailed by Sandra Cisneros as “the mythic journey of our era.” After a decade of publishing innovative and award-winning fiction, Hogarth is launching its first non-fiction list with Solito.

In making her book club announcement, Jenna Hager Bush said, “I don’t think I’ve ever read a memoir which captivated me in so many ways…It was a beautiful book about family, those that we have and those that we make, and the little family that they made on their journey, which was almost sort of “Iliad”-esque. An epic journey to their loved ones, because they had no choice.”
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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

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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