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Jason Reynolds

Jason Reynolds is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books for children and young adults. A 2024 MacArthur Fellow, Jason is best known for his novels, including the New York Times bestseller Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . ., which received the Coretta Scott King Author Award and seven starred reviews; Long Way Down, which received Newbery, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Honors; All American Boys (co-written with Brendan Kiely), which received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor and the Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature; and the Track series, of which the first book, Ghost, was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
Soundtrack: A Novel
Hope Nation
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
Miles Morales
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
When I Was the Greatest

Books

Soundtrack: A Novel
The Collectors: Stories
Hope Nation
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
Miles Morales
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
When I Was the Greatest

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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Books for Summer Reading

Reading over the summer months helps students foster a love for independent reading and keeps their literacy skills strong. We’ve curated collections of fiction and nonfiction books including inspiring life stories, action-packed adventures, graphic novels, and more to give students the opportunity to recharge after a busy school year and read for fun. Browse our

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Congratulations to our 2024 ALA Award Winners & Honorees

The American Library Association (ALA) announced their 2024 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.   Explore the collection of award winners and honorees here.   Alex Award  Bad Cree Chain Gang All Stars I

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching About Student Wellness

The COVID-19 global pandemic heightened issues around mental health as adolescents found themselves anxious and isolated from their peers and other systems of support. Educators today are increasingly aware that their impact extends beyond the classroom, and they know that teaching with a whole-child approach is critical if they want their students to succeed both

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