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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

Alan Weisman, photo credit: Beckie Kravetz

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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My Path to Penguin Random House: PPG’s Susette Brooks

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 Susette Brooks, Director of Strategy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Penguin Publishing Group. Continue reading →

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PRH Education Grant Supports NCTE’s “This Story Matters” Campaign

Penguin Random House Education is proud to announce that the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has officially launched “This Story Matters”, a campaign that includes a new online database which contains over six hundred book rationales highlighting plot summaries, teaching objectives, grade-level suggestions, alternative book titles, and more, all designed to help support educators when they are challenged in adopting new books into their curriculum. While NCTE has always shared rationales with members, this is the first time that the book rationales will be available digitally and to a broader audience. PRH Education supported the digitization effort in the form of a $10,000 grant, which was announced on Igloo back in March. 

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Get Ready to Stream DUCK & GOOSE: Watch the New Apple TV+ Trailer

Apple TV+ has just released the trailer for the new television series “DUCK & GOOSE,” based on author Tad Hills’ 2006 New York Times bestselling picture book, published by Schwartz & Wade. The animated preschool series premieres globally on Friday, July 8! Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars for Random House Children’s Book’s July Events

Random House Children’s Books will be hosting three, free author events throughout the month of July, including an in-person signing! From panel discussions to book signings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, either virtually or at a bookstore. Don’t miss these family-friendly events.

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