Penguin Random House U.S. Extends the Wonder Brand with Major Licensing Campaign
October 30, 2017
The international success of R.J. Palacio’s #1 bestselling book WONDER continues to expand in new and creative ways. The story of Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, has been read by more than 6 million people worldwide since it was published by Knopf Books for Young Readers in 2012. The book has launched an inspiring movement to Choose Kind (#choosekind), the ever-important idea that choosing kindness inspires a chain reaction of good will toward others. Random House Children’s Books has implemented a unique cross-company licensing program partnering with Crown imprint Clarkson Potter and Out of Print Clothing along with outside companies that manufacture consumer products.
expandThere’s a Book for That: Bullying
August 9, 2017
With the start of a new school year, students, parents, caregivers, and teachers have a lot on their minds. Bullying is, unfortunately, one of those things. It’s a topic now frequently covered in fiction, with a widening focus on bullying that happens at all ages and looks at the causes (some titles include, or are even from, a bully’s perspective). But books on bullying can also
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2 Penguin Random House Authors Awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
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We are thrilled to announce that Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, esteemed authors published by Crown Currency and Penguin Press, have been awarded the 2024…
Watch: In Conversation With PRH Authors David Grann & Ben Macintyre
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We’re thrilled to share this fantastic conversation with master storytellers Ben Macintyre (Crown) and David Grann (Knopf Doubleday), two of the most celebrated authors in the realm…
There’s a Book for That: Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month, Kids Edition
October 11, 2024
As we continue to celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month visit I Am La Cultura and join us in honoring Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, illustrators, and trailblazers.…
Penguin Random House Announces Strategic Expansion Into Christian Publishing
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Penguin Random House has announced the launch of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a new standalone entity that builds on its esteemed evangelical Christian…
Akbar, Everett, July Among Our 19 NBA ‘24 Semi-Finalists
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Here, in review, are the Penguin Random House titles chosen by the respective groups of judges in each of the five 2024 National Book Award categories;…
Jeff Kenyon Talks to Us About Designing the “Save Your Stories” PW Cover
September 23, 2024
In honor of Banned Books Week, we are excited to present a special Q&A with Jeff Kenyon, Senior Director, Art/Design, Sales Promotion, the talented designer behind…
Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough’s FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN is Oprah’s Book Club’s October Pick
October 9, 2024
Oprah Winfrey has announced that her latest Oprah’s Book Club pick is FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN (Random House) by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. The…
2 of 4 Target “Books of the Year” Are Random House Children’s Books Titles
October 2, 2024
On September 30, 2024, Target Corporation announced its 2024 Books of the Year, and Random House Children’s Books, is proud to publish two of the four featured…
John Green to Publish Nonfiction Title with New PYR Imprint, Crash Course Books
October 24, 2024
John Green, the #1 internationally bestselling author, will publish a nonfiction title with Penguin Young Readers' new imprint Crash Course Books. EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS: The History…