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WMG to Present “Rockstar Women Forging New Paths in Book Publishing” Virtual Event

The Women’s Media Group (WMG) is presenting “Rockstar Women Forging New Paths in Book Publishing” via Zoom on Tuesday, March 1, 6:00-7:30 pm (ET). Dominique Raccah, CEO of Sourcebooks, will moderate the panel, which also includes Jennifer Goldstein, Head of Books at A Kids Book About; Lavaille Lavette, President & Publisher at Ebony Magazine Publishing; and Cindy Spiegel, Partner and CEO of Spiegel & Grau. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Poetry for Black History Month

“Anyone reading contemporary poetry – especially contemporary African-American poetry – will quickly see that race is an enduring subject. What some don’t realize is just how diverse the handling of that subject is. It’s as diverse as blackness.”

—Terrance Hayes

Taking a cue from Terrance Hayes, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the diverse handling of the topic of race by the following outstanding, award-winning poets as we continue to honor Black history: Continue reading →

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Nikole Hannah-Jones, Will Smith Win NAACP Image Awards

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards, annually honoring the accomplishments of BIPOC artists across television, music, film and literature, have been announced in the Outstanding Literary Works category, with two Penguin Random House authors and their books among the winners. Continue reading →

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Phoebe Robinson’s Tiny Reparations Books Champions Diverse Voices, Publishes First Fiction

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Phoebe Robinson, actress, producer, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Tiny Reparations Books, is celebrating the success of Kai Harris’s WHAT THE FIREFLIES KNEW, the first novel published by the imprint and a Marie Claire #ReadwithMC book club pick. Publisher Christine Ball said, “Phoebe and I read this in August 2020, not long after formally announcing our partnership and founding of Tiny Reparations Books, and we both immediately fell in love with Kai Harris’ voice through the eyes of her 10-year-old character, KB. We immediately knew we had to publish it.” The book has received rave reviews from The New York Times Book Review, Washington Post, Associated Press, and more.

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Reminder: Enjoy Tonight’s Virtual Reading of THE BLUEST EYE

A reminder to join Penguin Random House and Literacy Partners as the Virtual Public Reading of Toni Morrison’s iconic novel, THE BLUEST EYE, which began yesterday, continues tonight, Thursday, Feb 24^th at 7:00 pm (ET). Literacy Partners has assembled an all-star cast of bestselling and critically acclaimed Black women writers to bring Morrison’s novel to life. Continue reading →

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Your Invitation to Attend a Virtual Reading of THE BLUEST EYE

We invite you to join us and Literacy Partners in a Virtual Public Reading of Toni Morrison’s iconic novel, THE BLUEST EYE today, Wednesday, Feb 23^rd and tomorrow, Thursday, Feb 24^th at 7pm (ET). Literacy Partners has assembled an all-star cast of best-selling and critically acclaimed Black women writers to bring Morrison’s novel to life. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women claiming more than 600,000 lives each year. While many lifestyle choices and medical conditions can put you at risk for heart disease, the main ones are high blood pressure, high ldl cholesterol, and smoking. According to the CDC, small changes can make a big difference:

Schedule regular visits with your doctor to talk about your heart health
Exercise daily. If this is difficult, start by taking 15-minute walks, and work up from there.
Focus on healthy eating habits like cooking at home and limiting sodium intake.
Kick the smoking habit!

To support these heart-healthy changes, we offer the following: Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Toni Morrison

“At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.” -Toni Morrison.

Today, Friday, February 18, would have been Toni Morrison’s 91^st birthday. The Nobel-Prize winning author passed away in 2019, leaving a literary legacy beyond compare. Penguin Random House has a deep connection to Morrison, not only as her publisher but also because of her 19-year tenure as an editor for Random House. Just this month, Knopf published her one and only short story, RECITATIF, to much anticipation and acclaim. We invite you to celebrate the genius of Toni Morrison in these books: Continue reading →

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Join Us This Evening for a Constellation Award Reading Event

Last month, Penguin Random House and The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) announced the winner and finalists of the Constellation Award. Penguin Random House is the inaugural sponsor of the award for 2021 and 2022, which is given to honor an independent literary press that is led by and/or champions the writing of people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American & Pacific Islander individuals for excellence in publishing. Continue reading →

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Knopf Author Julian Brave NoiseCat a Recipient of the American Mosaic Journalism Prize

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The Heising-Simons Foundation announced that freelance journalists Julian Brave NoiseCat, a Knopf author, and Ryan Christopher Jones are recipients of the 2022 American Mosaic Journalism Prize, awarded for excellence in long-form, narrative, or deep reporting about underrepresented and/or misrepresented groups in the United States. This honor includes an unrestricted cash prize of $100,000 for each recipient. Continue reading →

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