The following message was sent by PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya to all employees on the second day of Banned Books Week 2024:   September 23, 2024 Hi everyone, Welcome to Banned Books Week! At a time when the freedom to read is under attack, it is more important than ever to celebrate the books that

Here are some popular and recent titles in Civics and Government from our extensive selection of books for the classroom that are available through the subject lists on our website. Civics & Civil Rights Comparative Government & Politics Criminal Justice & Law U.S. Government and Politics     Political Ideologies Social Activism & Volunteering  

The American Library Association released its report, State of America’s Libraries 2024, which includes the 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023. The list includes Penguin Random House titles The Bluest Eye, Let’s Talk About It, and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Read the full report for insight on ways book bans and challenges

Penguin Random House is committed to the freedom of expression and protecting teachers, students, parents, librarians, booksellers, and authors against the dramatic rise in book bans across the country. Our mission is to give information on the issue and provide valuable resources to help fight censorship. Below is a comprehensive list of all the free

We’re excited to share the new Penguin Random House Banned Books Site, launched amidst the sharp rise in book bans across America. Our goal with the site is to provide a centralized destination where our varied audiences–teachers, librarians, students, parents, booksellers, and authors–can learn about the issue, see what action PRH is taking, explore a

The American Library Association (ALA) documented a record 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, a staggering and unprecedented increase from previous years. The ALA released a Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 list. A list that is usually a Top 10, last year saw multiple books tied for their spots,