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Sanyu Dillon Interviewed by Forbes on the Future of Publishing

Sanyu Dillon, Chief Marketing Officer, Penguin Random House U.S., was interviewed by Forbes Women contributor Amy Shoenthal about the future of publishing, finding creative new ways to connect with readers, and her inclusive marketing strategy. Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: NBA Legend and Activist Bill Russell 1934-2022

Bill Russell 1934-2022, photo: Nathaniel S. Butler/Nbae Via Getty

Bill Russell, the National Basketball Association immortal who died July 31 at 88, has been lionized worldwide for his record-setting achievements with the Boston Celtics and for his pathfinding activism.

In Fall 2020, Dutton returns to print, for the first time in decades, his forthright memoir “Go Up For Glory,” with his newly written foreword, enabling a new generation of readers to appreciate the author and his singular, candid mindset.

Click here to read more about the classic memoir and Dutton’s 2020 press release here.

To honor his memory and legacy, Dutton has made a contribution to MENTOR, “an organization which aims to drive equity through quality mentoring relationships for young people.” Russell was a founding board member. Click here to learn more about MENTOR.

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The World of Eric Carle to Donate VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Bilingual Editions to Ukrainian Refugees

Bilingual Editions: Ukrainian & Romanian/Polish & Romanian

Penguin Young Readers and The World of Eric Carle have granted publishing rights to local publishers in Poland and Romania to print and donate 12,000 bilingual charity editions of Carle’s picture book, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR. The Romanian publisher, Portocala Albastra, is working with local NGO OvidiuRO, to print 10,000 paperback copies and the Polish publisher, Tatarak, is printing 2,000 paperback copies.

These editions, translated into Ukrainian as well as the local language, will be donated to Ukrainian child refugees in their territories.

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There’s a Book for That: Historical Fiction

Does August find you in the mood for travel? Perhaps, time travel from the comfort of your favorite reading spot? Our roster is rich in historical fiction which entertains as well as educates about eras we might not remember or know well. Thus, we invite you to take a break from today and immerse yourselves in the following acclaimed stories and characters of the past:

Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian HOUR OF THE WITCH: A NOVEL by Chris Bohjalian

A young Puritan woman—faithful, resourceful, but afraid of the demons that dog her soul—plots her escape from a violent marriage in this riveting and propulsive novel of historical suspense. A twisting, tightly plotted novel of historical suspense from one of our greatest storytellers, Hour of the Witch is a timely and terrifying story of socially sanctioned brutality and the original American witch hunt.

Horse by Geraldine Brooks HORSE: A NOVEL by Geraldine Brooks

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes THE GIVER OF STARS: A NOVEL by Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars is a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond in Depression-era America. Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope and epic in its storytelling. Funny, heartbreaking, enthralling, it is destined to become a modern classic–a richly rewarding novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead GREAT CIRCLE: A NOVEL by Maggie Shipstead

Spanning Prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, and modern-day Los Angeles, Great Circle tells the unforgettable story of a daredevil female aviator determined to chart her own course in life, at any cost.

Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra MERCURY PICTURES PRESENTS: A NOVEL by Anthony Marra

This epic tale of a brilliant woman who must reinvent herself to survive, moves from Mussolini’s Italy to 1940s Hollywood. Written with intelligence, wit, and an exhilarating sense of possibility, Mercury Pictures Presents spans many moods and tones, from the heartbreaking to the ecstatic. It is a love letter to life’s bit players, a panorama of an era that casts a long shadow over our own, and a tour de force by a novelist whose work The Washington Post calls “a flash in the heavens that makes you look up and believe in miracles.”

The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. THE PROPHETS by Robert Jones, Jr.

FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. With a lyricism reminiscent of Toni Morrison, Robert Jones, Jr., fiercely summons the voices of slaver and enslaved alike, and fearlessly reveals the pain and suffering of inheritance, but is also shot through with hope, beauty, and truth, portraying the enormous, heroic power of love.

The Elephant of Belfast by S. Kirk Walsh THE ELEPHANT OF BELFAST: A NOVEL by S. Kirk Walsh

Inspired by true events, this vivid and moving story of a young woman zookeeper and the elephant she’s compelled to protect through the German blitz of Belfast during WWll speaks to not only the tragedy of the times, but also to the ongoing sectarian tensions that still exist in Northern Ireland today—perfect for readers of historical and literary fiction alike.

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara CLARK AND DIVISION by Naomi Hirahara

Set in 1944 Chicago, Edgar Award-winner Naomi Hirahara’s eye-opening and poignant new mystery, the story of a young woman searching for the truth about her revered older sister’s death, brings to focus the struggles of one Japanese American family released from mass incarceration at Manzanar during World War II.

The Lost Diary of Venice by Margaux DeRoux THE LOST DIARY OF VENICE: A NOVEL by Margaux DeRoux

Two impossible love stories are fatefully connected by one artistic legacy in a stunning debut that leaps between the mysteries of late-Renaissance Venice and the dramas of present-day America.

Conjure Women by Afia Atakora CONJURE WOMEN: A NOVEL by Afia Atakora

LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE

A mother and daughter with a shared talent for healing—and for the conjuring of curses—are at the heart of this dazzling first novel: Conjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to life. Magnificently written, brilliantly researched, richly imagined, the novel moves back and forth in time to tell the haunting story of Rue, Varina, and May Belle, their passions and friendships, and the lengths they will go to save themselves and those they love.

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Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Reading List Includes Six Penguin Random House Titles

Last week, Barack Obama released his Summer 2022 Reading List, which includes six books published by Penguin Random House imprints. The former U.S. President posted to his Instagram page, “I’ve read a couple of great books this year and wanted to share some of my favorites so far. What have you been reading this summer?” Continue reading →

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Penguin Turns 87

—————–The very first Penguin Books logo.—————–

On July 30, Penguin Books celebrated the anniversary of its first publication of a book in the then unknown paperback format.

On that day, 87 years ago, Allen Lane, together with his brothers Richard and John, launched Penguin Books in London, beginning as an imprint of The Bodley Head, setting up shop in the basement of Holy Trinity Church, and within a year becoming a separate company. Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss These Random House Children’s Books Events in August

Random House Children’s Books will host three, free author events throughout August, including a book launch at the end of the month!

Here’s a sneak peek of each event – you won’t want to miss them.

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Kellogg’s Feeding Reading Program is Back for a 4th Year!

Penguin Random House and the Kellogg Company are partnering for the fourth time to bring the Feeding Reading program to families with children ages 3-16 across the country. Following the success of last year’s campaign of distributing more than 300,000 books to kids and families nationwide, we are excited for our Penguin Random House characters and book covers to be featured on more than 80,000,000 Kellogg’s products. Since our partnership began in 2019, more than 1.9 million books have been redeemed/donated to date. Continue reading →

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Joy Revolution, Imprint Led by Nicola Yoon and David Yoon, to Launch Inaugural List in Spring 2023

Nicola Yoon and David Yoon, photo credit: David Yoon.

Joy Revolution, a new Random House Children’s Books imprint led by bestselling authors Nicola Yoon and David Yoon, will publish its first list in Spring 2023, as announced Thursday (7/28) by Barbara Marcus, President & Publisher, and covered here by The Hollywood Reporter. The new imprint was launched in 2020 and is committed to publishing young adult romance novels starring people of color and written by people of color. Bria Ragin, Editor, Joy Revolution/Delacorte Press, acquires and edits for the list in partnership with the Yoons, overseen by Wendy Loggia, VP/Senior Executive Editor, Delacorte Press. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book For That: Dog Days

Here we are again—the “Dog Days of Summer”, defined as “hot, sultry summer weather; also, a period of stagnation…the period between early July and early September, when Sirius, the so-called Dog Star, rises and sets with the sun.” (Merriam-Webster). Hot dog! Have we got some refreshing reads to stave off stagnation, inspired by our canine friends and saviors:

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