Congratulations to our 2026 ALA Award Winners & Honorees

The American Library Association (ALA) has announced their 2026 literary award winners. Below you can find a selection of Penguin Random House titles that were among the winners. Explore the collection of award winners and honorees here. Asian/Pacific American Literature Award Children’s Picture Book Winner Many Things At Once Asian/Pacific American Literature Award Children’s Picture

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New Thematic Educator Guide: Teaching Nature

Young children are naturally attuned to the living world around them, noticing plants, animals, and small details that adults often overlook. At a time when students are being pulled toward screens, research underscores the importance of helping children step outside. Time spent in nature is linked to improved cognitive function, attention, and well-being. This guide

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Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

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Penguin Random House Author Mychal Threets to Serve as 2026 National Library Week Honorary Chair

Mychal Threets, award-winning librarian, author of I’m So Happy You’re Here (Random House Books for Young Readers), and new host of the children’s program “Reading Rainbow”, will serve as Honorary Chair of the American Library Association’s National Library Week, on April 19-25, 2026, a weeklong celebration of the important role libraries and library workers play in

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You’re Invited! Virtual Bookpalooza & Reading Roundtable Events

Celebrate the joy of reading and 25 years of partnership between Penguin Random House & First Book with two special virtual events in one day!   Event #1: Virtual Reading Celebration – Monday, November 17th from 1-2pm EST Join the author of the Magic Tree House series, Mary Pope Osborne, for a virtual Bookpalooza! This celebration

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2025 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference

Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference in Washington, DC (December 5th – December 7th). Visit us in Booth #308 to browse books by grade level and subject area, pick up free teacher resources, and learn more about our classroom collections. Don’t miss our Keynote Speakers! All

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2025 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention

2025 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention Join Penguin Random House Education at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention in Denver, CO (November 19th – November 23rd). Visit us in Booth #1005 to browse books by grade level and subject area, pick up free teacher resources and more. Don’t miss

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