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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to Publish First New Gruffalo Picture Book in Over 20 Years

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Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced today that Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the internationally bestselling author/illustrator duo, will return to the world of their most successful and beloved character with a brand new as-yet-untitled Gruffalo story in September 2026. U.S. and Open Market rights for the third Gruffalo adventure were acquired by Jennifer Klonsky, President & Publisher, Dial Books for Young Readers from Macmillan’s Children’s Books UK. Continue reading →

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Philip Pullman Announces Epic Finale to Lyra’s Story in Vol. Three of THE BOOK OF DUST

Philip Pullman (Photo Credit: Sam Allard)

On Tuesday, April 29, Philip Pullman announced the long-awaited and highly anticipated conclusion to his bestselling The Book of Dust series (La Belle Sauvage, The Secret Commonwealth). The final volume, titled THE ROSE FIELD, will be published on October 23, 2025, in the U.S. by the Alfred A. Knopf imprint of Random House Children’s Books and in the UK by David Fickling Books in association with Penguin Random House UK. Chris Wormell will create the jacket and chapter opening illustrations and Michael Sheen will return to narrate the audiobook, which will release simultaneously. Continue reading →

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On the Road With the PRH Speakers Bureau!

2025 is in full swing for the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau (PRHSB), and as we look at the first three months of the year, we have already sent 95 speakers to over 180 events in 39 states….and to Australia!

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PRH Promotes Literary Freedom at No Book Bans on Broadway

On April 14, Penguin Random House was honored to collaborate with various publishers and organizations for the No Book Bans on Broadway event.

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Two PRH Authors Win at Publishing Triangle Awards

Last week, the 37^th Annual Publishing Triangle Awards, which honors the year’s best LGBTQ literature, was held at the New School in Manhattan. Two Penguin Random House authors were among the winners.

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Friday Reads: Poetry for Young Readers

Let’s hear it for the poets! And you can be one, too! As we continue to celebrate National Poetry Month, our spotlight turns to poetry for kids and teens (and truly all ages!). Poetry – reading and writing it – is a wonderful mental health tool! And here are some beautiful books filled with joyful, imaginative, and cathartic verse in various forms: Continue reading →

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PRH, The Authors Guild, and the EBMA File Amicus Brief in the Case of Mahmoud v. Taylor

Penguin Random House (PRH), The Authors Guild, and the Educational Book and Media Association (EBMA) have jointly submitted an amicus brief on April 9, 2025 to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case yesterday, April 22, 2025.

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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 celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance,” according to the Autism Society of America, whose motto this month is “#CelebrateDifferences.” At Penguin Random House we publish the following excellent books, for children and adults, that help readers do just that and see individuals, not diagnoses: Continue reading →

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Spotlighting Our 2025 Lukas Prize Winners and Finalist

Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announced the four winners and three finalists of the 2025 J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards. Continue reading →

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