The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Penguin Random House are pleased to present the Speaker Spotlight Fall Series! Join us on Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM (ET) in conversation with Ben Rhodes, author of All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches (Random House)—a sweeping history of the United States

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November and beyond, we’re highlighting books that explore Native American culture, history, and experiences. Browse our collections here: Native American Creators Native American History & Culture

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Penguin Random House are pleased to present the Speaker Spotlight Fall Series! Join us in conversation with Daisy Hernandez, author of Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth (Hogarth)—a provocative, personal, blazingly intelligent examination of one of the most vexing questions facing the United States today: Who is, and should be,

We are pleased to share a new teacher’s guide for the The British Are Coming: The Graphic Edition, Volume 1 by Rick Atkinson, adapted by Nora Neus, and illustrated by Federico Pietrobon. This striking graphic edition adapts the first half of the New York Times bestselling The British Are Coming, the opening volume in Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Rick Atkinson’s extraordinary

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the people, ideas, and events that continue to shape our nation. This guide invites educators to use literature, primary sources, and inquiry-based classroom activities to help middle and high school students explore America’s history, consider diverse perspectives, and reflect on their role as informed and engaged citizens. This guide

July is Disability Pride Month and we’re highlighting books that center disabled stories and creators. Browse our collections here: Middle School | High School

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books.   Browse our Juneteenth collections: HISTORY FAMILY & CULTURE FICTION POETRY SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Penguin Random House Education Middle School and High School Digital Collections feature outstanding fiction and nonfiction from the children’s, adult, DK, and Grupo Editorial divisions, as well as publishers distributed by Penguin Random House. Peruse online or download these valuable resources to discover great books in specific topic areas such as: English Language Arts,

As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about utilizing leftover school funds before they expire. Why not focus on allocating remaining dollars to resources that directly impact student success? Increasing access to diverse, relevant, high interest texts at various reading levels is a perfect way. Explore Penguin Random House

Join us in conversation on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern with award-winning author Sherri L. Smith to discuss her book American Wings: Chicago’s Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky (co-authored with Elizabeth Wein; G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers), a thrilling and inspiring true story of the desegregation of the

In June we celebrate Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan and highlights the accomplishments of those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) community. Browse our titles that celebrate LGBTQIA+ history, creators, and stories. LGBTQIA+ Fiction & Literature LGBTQIA+ History & Memoir

Standards-Aligned Manga Gives Students a New Way to Learn, One Adventure at a Time Penguin Random House is thrilled to offer titles from Manga Quest, a new series from TOKYOPOP Learning. TOKYOPOP, the pioneering manga publisher that introduced an entire generation of American readers to the art form, has launched Manga Quest, the debut series from