The New York Public Library has announced its Best Books of 2024. Curated by NYPL librarians and staff, these are their top annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, including nonfiction, fiction, graphic novels, poetry, and books in Spanish. All of the books are available in the Library’s catalog. Below is a selection of Penguin

1989 It’s the height of the Roaring 20 . . . 10s. Short dresses shimmy and shine under the blindingly bright New York City lights, and our heroine sees through it all. If you follow her down the rabbit hole, you might discover an underground speak- easy where you won’t be found. Or maybe you’ll

Here are the Penguin Random House books that have been chosen as winners for the National Book Award, one of the most celebrated prizes since 1950. Read more about the winners from the National Book Foundation here.   Winner, National Book Award for Fiction James by Percival Everett (Doubleday) Winner, National Book Award for Nonfiction Soldiers and Kings:

The Archipelago is a hidden world where magical creatures of every kind thrive. What research did you do to help create your collection of mythological animals? I spent many wonderful hours in libraries researching the magical creatures that we were once absolutely convinced were real. I read mythical encyclopedias, old manuscripts (in my other work,

Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention in Boston, MA (November 21st – November 24th). Visit us in Booth #1003 to browse books by grade level and subject area, pick up free teacher resources, and learn more about our classroom collections. Don’t miss our line-up of Convention speakers!

What inspired you to write A French Girl in New York? Was there a particular moment or experience that sparked the idea for this story? Anna Adams: I had such a great time writing A French Girl in New York!  This novel was inspired by so many things, but mostly my passion for music and

Reimagine The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with three new retellings offering an updated way to teach this classic book through new perspectives. Read together, these books are powerful complements that can facilitate conversations in the classroom about race, agency, and resiliency. Learn more about each title below.   James When the enslaved Jim overhears that

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, Penguin Random House Education is highlighting books that detail the history of Native Americans, and stories that explore Native American culture and experiences. Browse our collections here: Native American Creators Native American History & Culture

A Q&A with Jaclyn Moyer In 2012, twenty-five-year-old Jackie Moyer—the daughter of a forbidden marriage between a white American father and a Punjabi American mother—leased 10 acres of land in Gold Hill, California, and embarked on a career in organic farming. With a fractured relationship to her heritage, Moyer saw an opportunity for repair when she learned

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

Searching for high-quality text sets and innovative instructional strategies to enrich your thematic units of study? PRH Education Thematic Guides and text sets are designed to seamlessly integrate into your existing curriculum or stand alone as focused, impactful units. The guides offer easy-to-implement, inquiry-based activities that captivate students’ interest and keep them motivated and engaged. PRH

Here are some popular and recent titles in English Language Arts from our extensive selection of books for the classroom that are available through the subject lists on our website.   American Literature British and Commonwealth Literature Writing & Composition Comparative and World Literature Communication   Poetry