The publisher’s $10,000 Freedom of Expression prize invites teens to write about a banned book that changed their life, against a backdrop of rising censorshipPublisher Penguin Random House has launched a new writing award in the US celebrating freedom of expression in response to a rise in book bans across the country.The Freedom of Expression award invites applicants to write about one banned book that changed their life and why. The $10,000 (£8,168) prize will be awarded to a high-school student planning to attend university in 2024. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2023-10-24 12:34:56 UTC ]
A bounceback year at Penguin Random House US, which included several acquisitions, helped to increase sales and profits at the world's largest trade book publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The Booker Prize–winning author will publish a collection of stories and novellas, The Eleventh Hour, with Random House on November 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As challenges to free expression show no signs of abating, Penguin Random House and the National Coalition Against Censorship have announced separate fundraising initiatives to counter the threat. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Washington, D.C., who urged President Donald Trump to show “mercy” in his second term, has inked deals with two Penguin Random House imprints for books for young people. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ahead of the States' National Library Week, Penguin Random House and Sourcebooks open a 'Banned on the Run a fundraising effort. The post Penguin Random House’s ‘Banned on the Run’ Event: US$10,000 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-26 02:24:13 UTC ]
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Mallory Loehr is set to succeed Barbara Marcus, who is to retire as head of Random House Books for Young Readers. The post Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Books for Young Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-24 00:12:42 UTC ]
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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... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'Giving the Banned Book a Voice' is the title of a kick-off event in Germany's May Freedom of Expression Week. The post Book-Ban Programming Part of Germany’s Freedom Week appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-20 01:03:06 UTC ]
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The latest in nonfiction book news includes PEN America’s latest analysis of book bans, censorship posts to revisit by our ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-03-12 14:30:00 UTC ]
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A beloved romance novelist and master supernatural thriller filmmaker team up on a new novel at Random House, a Nobel laureate readies his latest at Transit, a PW Star Watch Superstar inks her first two deals at Putnam, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The latest in nonfiction book news is the second-ever Women's Prize for nonfiction, Margaret Atwood's first memoir, and how to stand up to book bans. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-02-26 14:30:00 UTC ]
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The author Vivek Shraya joins the Random House Canada staff as a senior editor with a broad acquisition portfolio. The post In Toronto, Random House Canada Names Vivek Shraya a Senior Editor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-10 12:40:03 UTC ]
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More than three decades since its founding, Melbourne's Text Publishing is acquired by Penguin Random House Australia. The post Penguin Random House Acquires Melbourne’s Text Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-24 23:35:43 UTC ]
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Three of six 2024 shortlisted titles in the An Post Irish Book Awards were published by Penguin Random House imprints. The post The 2024 An Post Irish Winner: Donal Ryan’s ‘Heart, Be at Peace’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-24 17:17:21 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Australia has acquired Text Publishing. A major Australian publishing house, Text's roster includes numerous prize winners and bold-faced names. The company will retain its editorial autonomy as part of PRHA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Grin Publishing, focused on 'India's timeless stories and wisdom' enters a new distribution partnership with PRH India. The post Penguin Random House India To Distribute Grin Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-13 21:53:39 UTC ]
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The 'Today' show cohost and creator of the Read with Jenna book club has reached an agreement with the Random House Publishing Group through which books signed by Hager will be released by different RHPG imprints, beginning in October. Hager Bush told 'PW' that stepping into the role of... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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