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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Great New Books for Your Classroom

Penguin Random House Education is pleased to present a special video highlighting great new titles for high school students. Eileen Becker and Charles Head, specialists in secondary education titles for Penguin Random House, discuss recent books that will engage students and supplement reading curricula. Watch the video and learn more about the titles discussed below.

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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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Unearthing Organic Farming History While Reconnecting with My Punjabi/Cali Roots

A Q&A with Jaclyn Moyer In 2012, twenty-five-year-old Jackie Moyer—the daughter of a forbidden marriage between a white American father and a Punjabi American mother—leased 10 acres of land in Gold Hill, California, and embarked on a career in organic farming. With a fractured relationship to her heritage, Moyer saw an opportunity for repair when she learned

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Banned Books Week: A Letter to Employees, from PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya

The following message was sent by PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya to all employees on the second day of Banned Books Week 2024:   September 23, 2024 Hi everyone, Welcome to Banned Books Week! At a time when the freedom to read is under attack, it is more important than ever to celebrate the books that

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Check out these great Civics and Government titles!

Here are some popular and recent titles in Civics and Government from our extensive selection of books for the classroom that are available through the subject lists on our website. Civics & Civil Rights Comparative Government & Politics Criminal Justice & Law U.S. Government and Politics     Political Ideologies Social Activism & Volunteering  

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FROM THE PAGE: An excerpt from Shalinee Sharma’s Math Mind

Shalinee Sharma is one of the world’s top experts on math learning, but when she was in school, she sat in the back row, unsure if she could ever master the subject. Many of us buy into the idea that some people are innately good at math and others just won’t ever succeed at it—but

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PRH Education Thematic Guides

Searching for high-quality text sets and innovative instructional strategies to enrich your thematic units of study? PRH Education Thematic Guides and text sets are designed to seamlessly integrate into your existing curriculum or stand alone as focused, impactful units. The guides offer easy-to-implement, inquiry-based activities that captivate students’ interest and keep them motivated and engaged. PRH

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