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August 27, 2026There’s a Book for That: Dolly Parton
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!” ―  The world is mourning the passing of Dolly Parton this week. Dolly Parton’s talents were so many. She was beloved for her music, for her children’s literacy work through her Imagination Library, for her humility, wisdom, kindness, and authenticity, and her acting!
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August 26, 2026Remembering Dolly Parton: The Stories, Songs, and Spirit That Inspired Generations
Dolly Parton, the beloved singer-songwriter, performer, philanthropist, and bestselling author whose unmistakable voice and contagious generosity touched generations around the world, has passed away at 80 years old. Â
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August 26, 2026Skip Dye to Receive BISG’s 2026 Sally Dedecker Award for Lifetime Service
We’re thrilled to share that The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has named our very own Skip Dye, Senior Vice President, Penguin Random House, the 2026 recipient of the Sally Dedecker Award for Lifetime Service, recognizing his decades of leadership, advocacy, and service on behalf of libraries, publishers, readers, and the freedom to read.
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August 20, 2026Penguin Press to Publish Charles Spencer’s SWAN SONG, the Story of His Sister Diana, Princess of Wales
Charles Spencer will publish SWAN SONG: Diana, My Sister which tells the story of his sister Diana’s life from a brother’s perspective, with Penguin Press, a division of Penguin Random House. President & Publisher Scott Moyers acquired North American rights from Penguin UK. Penguin Michael Joseph will publish in the UK and the book will be published globally around the world and translated into 12 languages. U.S. publication is slated for September 22, 2026.
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August 6, 2026Penguin Random House and Partners File Amended Complaint Challenging Iowa Book Ban Case
On July 27, Penguin Random House, alongside Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Sourcebooks, and the Authors Guild, filed an amended complaint in statewide book banning law Penguin Random House v. Robbins.
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August 3, 2026Listening Library Announces Star Cast of Audiobook: OUR STRANGE DUET by Erin A. Craig
Listening Library and LW Entertainment, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global entertainment company, announced the cast of the audiobook of OUR STRANGE DUET by #1 New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig.
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July 29, 2026Essence Fest Recap: PRH Shines at 2026 ESSENCE Book Festival
Penguin Random House was proud to attend and sponsor the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Book Festival over the Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture welcomed nearly 500,000 attendees over the course of the weekend, and Penguin Random House showed up in a big way—with our authors, books, and immersive activation.
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July 28, 2026Bantam Books Acquires Two Frances Neagley Thrillers Co-Written By Lee Child And Yasmin Angoe
Bantam Books has acquired two new thrillers by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child featuring Frances Neagley, the iconic former U.S. Army Master Sergeant, from the bestselling Jack Reacher novels. The first novel, ZERO MARGIN, co-written with acclaimed thriller writer Yasmin Angoe, will be published in March 2027.
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July 23, 2026Two Penguin Random House Titles Win the Tenth Annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award
Penguin Young Readers, Every Child a Reader, and the Children’s Book Council are pleased to announce that there are two winners for the 10th annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award, as judged by an independent selection committee.
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July 16, 2026Grammy-Nominated Musician James Mercer of The Shins to Publish Debut Picture Book With RHCB
Random House Studio, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish BOOK OF DREAMS, a debut picture book by Grammy-nominated musician James Mercer, founder and frontman of The Shins, and illustrated by acclaimed designer and illustrator Jacob Escobedo, SVP of Creative for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, it was announced today by Lee Wade, VP & Publisher, Random House Studio. Maria Correa, Editor, Random House Studio, acquired North American rights for the project from Janine Kamouh at WME Books, who represented both the author and the illustrator.
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