Penguin Random House, author portrait placeholder image

David Pittu

David Pittu was born and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut. In high school, he was a finalist in the NFAA’s Arts Recognition Talent Search in Drama. He’s a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Onstage, he has received two Tony nominations, the 2001 National Broadway Award, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble. He has appeared on House of Cards, The Following, Sex and the City, and Law & Order. His narration of Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch received the Audie Award for Literary Fiction and Male Solo Narration in 2014. He lives in New York City.

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

Read more

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

Read more