In Memoriam: Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Random House Author, Dies at 80

Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has passed away at age 80. Tracy Kidder’s books covered subjects as wide-ranging as global public health, computer science, education, construction, and homelessness, but they were all united by his trademark research and dogged reporting that provided the foundations for stories of real people, passionately committed to their work. In

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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

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2026 Texas State Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 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 helps students maintain their skills and grow as independent readers. This curated mix of fiction and nonfiction gives students the opportunity to relax, recharge, and read for fun. Browse our elementary, middle, and high school summer reading lists. 

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How to Order Our Books for Your Classroom – Includes A List of Education Distributors

Looking to place an order for your classroom? We’re here to help! In addition to working with your local bookseller, below you will find a list of preferred educational distributors as well as instructions on how to easily create a cost proposal request.   How do I order books for my classroom?   Step 1:

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Join Us for a Free Webinar: The Mental Health of Teenage Girls: Causes, Challenges, and Support

Join us Wednesday, February 25, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST for   The Mental Health of Teenage Girls: Causes, Challenges, and Support   Teenage girls are facing a significant mental health crisis, marked by alarming increases in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation. This crisis stems from a complex mix of

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Teacher’s Guide Now Available for As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

We are pleased to share a new teacher’s guide for the As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. This is Faulkner’s harrowing account of the Bundren family’s odyssey across the Mississippi countryside to bury Addie, their wife and mother. Told in multiple first person narratives by each of the family members—including Addie herself—as well as

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Congratulations to our 2026 ALA Award Winners & Honorees

The American Library Association (ALA) has announced their 2026 literary award winners. 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 The Favorites The Girls Who Grew Big Hole in the Sky These Heathens What Kind

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching Nature

Educators have raised concerns about students’ growing disconnection from the natural world as academic pressures and screen-based learning increases. Coined by Richard Louv as “nature-deficit disorder,” this loss of direct contact with nature has meaningful implications for students’ health, learning, and long-term environmental stewardship. Integrating nature writing and outdoor experiences into the classroom offers a

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