Congratulations to Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winners

Congratulations to the Penguin Random House and client books selected as the 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winners in the following categories:   LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Glitch Girl! by Rainie Oet   Lesbian Fiction Hungerstone by Kat Dunn   Transgender Fiction The Lilac People by Milo Todd   LGBTQ+ Mystery  A Queer Case by Robert Holtom

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Check Out These Great Environmental Science & Issues Books!

Here are some popular and recent Environmental Science & Issues titles from our extensive selection of books for the classroom that are available through the subject lists on our website.   Environmental Science & Ecosystems   Global Warming & Climate Change   Pollution   Sustainability      

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Remembering Marjane Satrapi

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Marjane Satrapi (1969-2026). Her beloved graphic memoir Persepolis transformed a childhood shaped by revolution and exile into a universal story of freedom and dignity that has reached nearly 3.5 million readers in the U.S. alone. Through her work in comics, art, and film, she has helped readers

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FROM THE PAGE: Read an excerpt from Sarah L. Kaufman’s Verb Your Enthusiasm

From Sarah L. Kaufman, this book explores how verbs shape clarity, energy, and meaning in writing, drawing on examples from journalism, literature, and everyday communication. Blending insights on language with practical guidance, it shows how stronger verb choices can transform how we write—and how we think.   Chapter 1 Energize Discover why verbs are the

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Celebrating Juneteenth

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books.   Browse our Juneteenth collections: HISTORY FAMILY & CULTURE FICTION POETRY SOCIAL JUSTICE

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2026 Middle and High School Collections

The Penguin Random House Education Middle School and High School Digital Collections feature outstanding fiction and nonfiction from the children’s, adult, DK, and Grupo Editorial divisions, as well as publishers distributed by Penguin Random House. Peruse online or download these valuable resources to discover great books in specific topic areas such as: English Language Arts,

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Congratulations to the U.S. Creative Writing Award Winners

  We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Creative Writing Awards, including the inaugural winner of the Chinua Achebe Award for Freedom of Expression. The Chinua Achebe Award for Freedom of Expression is a new creative writing prize honoring the celebrated author’s powerful legacy. Open to public high school students, the award invites applicants

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America 250: The Evolution of the Great American Novel

Created in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, The Evolution of the Great American Novel offers a curated journey through more than two centuries of American fiction. From foundational literary works to influential, genre-defining titles, the books in these collections reflect each era’s evolving ideas about identity, freedom, morality, imagination, and belonging,

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Use It or Lose It: Improve Student Reading with Your Budget Spend Down Funds

As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about utilizing leftover school funds before they expire. Why not focus on allocating remaining dollars to resources that directly impact student success? Increasing access to diverse, relevant, high interest texts at various reading levels is a perfect way. Explore Penguin Random House

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Level Up Summer Reading with these Campfire Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classroom Classics!

With summer nearly upon us, experience a dynamic new way to put fun back into the classics with these selections from Campfire Graphic Novels. Based in New Delhi and bringing books to North American readers since 2010, Campfire has published over 85 distinctive stories for middle and high school students ranging from innovative renditions of

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