Heather Walter, author portrait
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Heather Walter

Heather Walter is the award-winning author of The Crimson Crown and the Malice duology. She holds degrees in both English and library science.
The Crimson Crown
Misrule
Malice

Heather Walter on Queer Representation in Fairy Tales and Her Novel MISRULE | Inside the Book

Books

The Crimson Crown
Misrule
Malice

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Heather Walter on Queer Representation in Fairy Tales and Her Novel MISRULE | Inside the Book

Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

Coordinating after-school clubs and activities in your school community? Explore our collection of books that will help students discover their passion for new (and screen-free!) hobbies. Focusing on topics such as art, board games, crafting, cooking, nature, sports, and more—these books are bound to spark imagination and movement. Browse the middle school and high school

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Penguin Random House ALA Award Winners & Honorees for Secondary Education

The American Library Association (ALA) announced their 2022 literary award winners and honorees during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience. Below you can find a selection of Penguin Random House titles that were among the winners.   To see which Elementary School titles were honored, click here.   Alex Award The Witch’s Heart Lore Olympus: Volume

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Books for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and also recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live as their

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