NCSS and PRH Education: Speaker Spotlight Series

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Penguin Random House Education are proud to present the Fall 2024 Speaker Spotlight Series! This series is open to the public and the event recordings will be available to all registrants. Join us in conversation on Tuesday, December 3rd at 4:30 PM Eastern with author, actor,

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An Interview with Anna Adams, Author of A French Girl in New York

What inspired you to write A French Girl in New York? Was there a particular moment or experience that sparked the idea for this story? Anna Adams: I had such a great time writing A French Girl in New York!  This novel was inspired by so many things, but mostly my passion for music and

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2025 Creative Writing Awards Applications Are Now Open!

Penguin Random House, and We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), have opened submissions for the 2025 Creative Writing Awards. This is the first year the awards include the James Baldwin Award for Fiction, in honor of the 100th birthday of the literary legend and civil rights champion.  Baldwin’s celebrated works include GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN, GIOVANNI’S ROOM, and IF

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Books for National Day on Writing

The National Council of Teachers of English has established October 20th as the National Day on Writing. We have created a collection of writing resources—including books about the English language, the writing process, and storytelling—that we hope will help students develop a love for writing and improve their skills. Find a full list of titles

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Retellings of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Reimagine The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with three new retellings offering an updated way to teach this classic book through new perspectives. Read together, these books are powerful complements that can facilitate conversations in the classroom about race, agency, and resiliency. Learn more about each title below.   James When the enslaved Jim overhears that

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PRH Education & Penguin Press Hosts “Free the Anxious Generation Movement” with Jonathan Haidt

On Tuesday, September 24th, Penguin Random House Education and Penguin Press partnered with edWeb, an award-winning professional learning network, to host a free one-hour webinar entitled “Free the Anxious Generation Movement: A Call for K-12 School Leaders”. The event featured a discussion between Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s

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Books for Native American Heritage Month

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, Penguin Random House Education is highlighting books that detail the history of Native Americans, and stories that explore Native American culture and experiences. Browse our collections here: Native American Creators Native American History & Culture

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Unearthing Organic Farming History While Reconnecting with My Punjabi/Cali Roots

A Q&A with Jaclyn Moyer In 2012, twenty-five-year-old Jackie Moyer—the daughter of a forbidden marriage between a white American father and a Punjabi American mother—leased 10 acres of land in Gold Hill, California, and embarked on a career in organic farming. With a fractured relationship to her heritage, Moyer saw an opportunity for repair when she learned

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