The New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2022

The New York Public Library has announced its Best Books of 2022. 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

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Don’t miss these great Computer Science titles!

Are you teaching Computer Science? Here are some popular and recent titles from our extensive selection of books for the classroom that are available through the subject lists on our website, which cover artificial intelligence, coding & programming, computer education, computer science principles, cyber security, internet/the web, and entertainment & games. Here is a small

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Penguin Random House Kids eBook Sale

Expand your library’s eBook offerings with specially curated collections! Browse the book lists which are all available at special pricing through the end of the year and can be purchased through your institution’s preferred digital wholesaler. From First in Series, to Classroom Classics, to Graphic Novels and Books for Reluctant Readers, we’ve got something for

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2022 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention

Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention in Anaheim, CA (November 17th – November 20th). Visit us in Booth #825 to browse books by grade level and subject area, pick up free teacher resources, enter daily sweepstakes, and learn more about our classroom collections. Don’t miss our General

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching Civic Advocacy and Responsibility

Public policy experts have been warning for decades that political polarization is leading our nation away from its patriotic ideals and toward the very real dangers of autocracy and nationalism. Contributing factors include the fall of traditional newspaper readership and the rise of social media platforms, which have resulted in a distrust of politicians and

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Books for Native American Heritage Month

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, Penguin Random House is highlighting the stories of our authors and illustrators who represent the Indigenous Experience.  Using #StoriesoftheLand, #NativeAmericanbooks, and #Indigenousreads, join us in putting a spotlight on the rich and diverse stories showcasing the important contributions and experiences of Native people. Here is a selection

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Spark Imagination by Bringing D&D to the Classroom

By Kade Wells, Advance Middle School English Teacher and Founder of BuildingHeroez.com As Dungeons & Dragons approaches its fifth decade, its influence remains larger than ever. With more than 50 million fans worldwide, D&D continues to inspire fans of all ages with the power of collective imagination. “[In my time running games for students, I’ve

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This Story Matters: An Intellectual Freedom Discussion with NCTE Affiliates

As the school year begins, teachers and students are facing challenges to their intellectual freedom like never before. From state legislation to executive orders to school district policies to administrator actions, book bans are at an all-time high, and teacher shortages are affecting every corner of the nation. But as a K-12 educator, you do

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DK’s Banned Books Profiles the Most Controversial Texts Throughout History

While censorship of one form or another has always plagued society as the definitions of what is “acceptable” in published works have shifted over time and all over the world, book bans and challenges in the US have doubled between 2020 and 2021, according to the American Library Association. This surge in challenged books is

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