PRH and the NCTE Announce the Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir

Penguin Random House, The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Anne Frank Fonds, which is responsible for the publication of Anne Frank’s seminal work, The Diary of a Young Girl, announced the Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir, giving English language arts educators from middle to postsecondary levels the opportunity to apply for funding to

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Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership: Honoring Teachers Everywhere This May With First Book

Penguin Random House and First Book are commemorating 25 years of partnership by honoring and celebrating teachers throughout the month of May. As part of this celebration, 25 educators will be awarded gift credits worth $200 each, redeemable for books from the First Book Marketplace. This initiative is designed to ensure students have plenty of reading material for the summer.

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching Nonfiction

In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)”. In it, they explain that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a preferred genre for many students, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,

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2025 Texas State Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2025 Texas State Award Winners! Browse each award collection below or explore the full list of secondary award winners here.   Lone Star Reading List Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List TAYSHAS Reading List Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List   Check out the elementary award winners here.

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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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The Campoy-Ada Award Winners

The Campoy-Ada Award, established in 2017 with biannual calls for submissions, celebrates books in Spanish for children and young adults published in the United States and Puerto Rico. Sponsored by a partnership between the North American Academy of the Spanish Language (ANLE) and the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA), this prize covers 12 categories,

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Join Us for a Free Webinar!

Sustaining K-12 DEI Initiatives in a Changing Landscape: Tips, Tools, and Strategies Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET   Presented by Dr. Keisha Harris, Principal, Central School (NJ), and Affirmative Action and DEI Officer; Dr. Lori Rhodes, Associate Superintendent for High Schools, Stamford Public Schools (CT); and Dr. Erica Silva, School

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Congratulations to our 2025 ALA Award Winners & Honorees

The American Library Association (ALA) announced their 2025 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 Winner Big Jim and the White Boy

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