Media and Publicity
Learn more about Penguin Random House, and our authors and their books. Scroll down and click the links below to read recent news stories, social media posts, and press releases.
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July 18, 2024There’s a Book for That: National Parks Month!
Did you know/remember that July is National Park and Recreation Month? “Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation.
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July 10, 2024Random House Publishing Group to Acquire BOOM! Studios
Random House Publishing Group to Acquire BOOM! Studios, Will Become Part of the Random House Worlds Portfolio of Imprints The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has entered into an agreement to acquire BOOM! Studios, the world-class comic book, graphic novel and licensed storytelling publisher and studio.
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July 9, 2024Random House Audio’s EARTHLIGHT Will Transport You, Hear from the Producers Behind the Audiobook
We are excited to introduce EARTHLIGHT, a thrilling new audiobook from Random House Audio. Created by J. Michael Straczynski, the mastermind behind Babylon 5 and Sense 8, this full-cast action/adventure military audio drama is set in the near future and promises to captivate fans of Tom Clancy and Timothy Zahn.
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July 3, 2024Berkley’s THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE is Good Morning America’s July Book Club Pick
Kirsty Greenwood’s hilarious and heartfelt rom-com THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE (Berkley) was announced yesterday, July 2, as Good Morning America’s July Book Club Pick!
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June 13, 2024There’s a Book for That: Father’s Day
Sunday, June 16, is Father’s Day. Like all profound relationships, the one between father and child is complex. To honor the fathers in our lives, as well as reflect that complexity, we’ve gathered the following new and acclaimed books about fatherhood – to read, share, give – for all ages.
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June 12, 2024Our 2024 James Beard Foundation Media Award Winners
On Sunday, June 8th, the 2024 James Beard Foundation Media Award Winners were announced. As a delightful (and delicious) surprise, five Penguin Random House titles were honored in the Book Awards category.
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June 11, 2024Join PRH & Save the Children to Make Summer Fair
2024 marks the significant milestone of our decade-long collaboration with Save the Children, a partnership that has been dedicated to fostering a shared commitment to engaging the next generation of readers. Together, we have strived to ensure that children, both in the United States and worldwide, have equitable access to books.
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June 4, 2024Blue Star Press Acquires Sasquatch Books, Expanding Strategic Partnership with Penguin Random House
Blue Star Press, an independent publisher based in Bend, Oregon, is pleased to announce that as part of its ongoing partnership with Penguin Random House, it has entered into a 10-year extension of its sales and distribution agreement and acquired Sasquatch Books. The deal was announced today by Peter Licalzi, CEO, Blue Star Press, and Jeff Abraham, President of Publishing Operations, Technology, and Services, Penguin Random House. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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June 3, 2024Announcing the 2024 Creative Writing Award Winners & $10,000 Scholarship Recipients
Six exceptional public high school seniors from across the country have been chosen as winners of the 2024 Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, a national grassroots organization that advocates for diversity in children’s literature. This year marks the first time the Freedom of Expression Award has been presented.
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May 30, 2024There’s a Book for That: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, observed at this time each year since 1949, when it was established by Mental Health America. America is in the midst of a mental health crisis. It’s more important than ever to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles so that people are more willing to ask for help.
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