Books for Native American Heritage Month

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

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2024 Middle and High School Collections

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,

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PRH Education High School Collections

All reading communities should contain protected time for the sake of reading. Independent reading practices emphasize the process of making meaning through reading, not an end product. The school culture (teachers, administration, etc.) should affirm this daily practice time as inherently important instructional time for all readers. (NCTE, 2019)   The Penguin Random House High

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PRH Education Translanguaging Collections

Translanguaging is a communicative practice of bilinguals and multilinguals, that is, it is a practice whereby bilinguals and multilinguals use their entire linguistic repertoire to communicate and make meaning (García, 2009; García, Ibarra Johnson, & Seltzer, 2017)   It is through that lens that we have partnered with teacher educators and bilingual education experts, Drs.

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An Interview with Katherine Rundell, Author of Impossible Creatures

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,

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2024 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference

Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference in Boston, MA (November 22nd – November 24th). Visit us in Booth #318 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 Keynote Speakers! All sessions

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2024 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 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!

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NCSS and PRH Education: Speaker Spotlight Series

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Penguin Random House Education are proud to present the Fall 2024 Speaker Spotlight Series! This series is open to the public and the event recordings will be available to all registrants. Join us in conversation on Tuesday, December 3rd at 4:30 PM Eastern with author, actor,

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An Interview with Anna Adams, Author of A French Girl in New York

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

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2025 Creative Writing Awards Applications Are Now Open!

Penguin Random House, and We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), have opened submissions for the 2025 Creative Writing Awards. This is the first year the awards include the James Baldwin Award for Fiction, in honor of the 100th birthday of the literary legend and civil rights champion.  Baldwin’s celebrated works include GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN, GIOVANNI’S ROOM, and IF

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Books for National Day on Writing

The National Council of Teachers of English has established October 20th as the National Day on Writing. We have created a collection of writing resources—including books about the English language, the writing process, and storytelling—that we hope will help students develop a love for writing and improve their skills. Find a full list of titles

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Retellings of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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

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PRH Education & Penguin Press Hosts “Free the Anxious Generation Movement” with Jonathan Haidt

On Tuesday, September 24th, Penguin Random House Education and Penguin Press partnered with edWeb, an award-winning professional learning network, to host a free one-hour webinar entitled “Free the Anxious Generation Movement: A Call for K-12 School Leaders”. The event featured a discussion between Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s

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