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Michelle Obama’s THE LIGHT WE CARRY Publishing Globally by PRH November 15, 2022

In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, # 1 bestselling memoir BECOMING, former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced.

THE LIGHT WE CARRY: Overcoming In Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama
To be published globally by Penguin Random House on November 15, 2022
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There’s a Book for That: In a World

We’ve got the whole world in our hands…it’s true, through the books we read and listen to. This week we focus on fiction and nonfiction that use the word “world” in their titles… whether the meaning is on the macro or micro level, metaphorical or explicit. From world-building fantasy to world-examining science, the following books are all acclaimed and vetted to make you more worldly! Continue reading →

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Stu-Fest: Stuart Applebaum’s PRH 50th Anniversary Celebrated With Laughter, Emotion

“He always has our backs.”

Stuart Applebaum, book publicist, publicity director, and public relations head for Bantam Books, Bantam Doubleday Dell, Random House, Penguin Random House, and now, Emeritus Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications, Penguin Random House, was feted by more than 200 current and former colleagues and friends via Zoom the afternoon of July 18 to commemorate his half-century working at the company. Continue reading →

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RHCB to Publish Picture Book Adaptation of “Remember” by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo (l) © Denise Toombs; Michaela Goade © Sydney Akagi.

Random House Children’s Books will publish the picture book adaptation of U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s renowned poem “Remember,” which first appeared in Harjo’s poetry collection, She Had Some Horses, published in 1983 by W.W. Norton & Company.

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Celebrating Our 2022 Creative Writing Award Winners!

Last week, Penguin Random House, in partnership with We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), presented our five 2022 Creative Writing Award winners with a week of professional development programming with practical knowledge and insights into the book world. Continue reading →

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PRH & PYR Featured in Marketing Case Study for “Mastering TikTok”

Marketing outlet ClickZ highlighted Penguin Teen’s success on TikTok in an extensive case study, “How Penguin Random House Mastered TikTok for 7x Book Sales.” The article discusses Penguin Teen’s early adoption of the platform, overarching strategy, work with influencers, and how PRH is leveraging Penguin Teen’s best-in-class approach as we look to scale our presence on TikTok across divisions. Felicity Vallence, Associate Director of Digital & Social Media Marketing for PYR, and Alyssa Castaneda, Associate Director of Social Media for PRH, are interviewed.

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There’s a Book for That: Detective Debuts

In the heat of July, we are feeling the competition! What books can come between you and your shows? Detective stories! The following critically acclaimed, reader-favorite detective novels debut charismatic sleuths in myriad settings – perfect fare for summer escape:

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Debut author Lauren McBrayer’s LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE is Belletrist’s July Book Club Pick

Belletrist has announced that their July Book Club pick is Lauren McBrayer’s LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE, published by Putnam! The selection was revealed on the Belletrist Instagram page over the holiday weekend. To watch the announcement, click here. Continue reading →

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Dutton author Alan Weisman Co-Founds The Public Interest Reporting Defense Fund

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Alan Weisman, author of The World Without Us (Picador, 2008), and a forthcoming title from Dutton, HOPE DIES LAST (2024) has co-founded The Public Interest Reporting Defense Fund, in response to the alarming increases worldwide in the number of journalists being arrested in the line of duty.

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“Preeminent” Crown Contracts Director, Dorothy Boyajy, Retiring July 8

News from David Sanford, Senior Vice President, Executive Director, Contracts & Permissions, Penguin Random House: It is with mixed emotions that I wish to let you know that DOROTHY BOYAJY, Contracts Director for Crown, will be retiring from Penguin Random House on July 8.

On the one hand, I am happy for Dorothy that she will take a well-deserved retirement after a 44-year career at PRH and legacy companies to travel and enjoy life. On the other hand, we will all miss her outstanding skills as a preeminent contracts drafter and negotiator. Continue reading →

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