Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Children’s Books

Barbara Marcus, one of the most prominent and influential figures in children’s book publishing for decades, will step down as president and publisher of Random House Children’s Books on May 1. She will be succeeded by Mallory Loehr, currently EVP and publisher of the Random House Books for Young Readers Group. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Jane Gardam, author of Old Filth and The Hollow Land, dies aged 96

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Not for Me—But Thanks: How to Overcome Rejection in Book Publishing

Author John Bateson shares some of his experiences publishing five nonfiction books with different publishers (and a lot of rejections). The post Not for Me—But Thanks: How to Overcome Rejection in Book Publishing appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case

The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes. The post Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LTGBQ+ Books Case

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Inside a New Exhibit That Celebrates the Most Unappreciated Part of Children’s Books.

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Exclusive Cover Reveal of “Little Movements” by Lauren Morrow

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The Good News Is, We Can Do Something: PW Talks with Sen. Raphael Warner

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Virginia Norey, Associate Design Director at RHPG, Dies at 68

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Publishers for Palestine condemns the Bologna Book Fair’s silence on Gaza.

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Babe at 30: why this much-loved film is one of the best cinematic translations of a children’s book

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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: Marion Brunet Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

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Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Books for Young Readers

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