Congratulations to Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winner, Jerrold Connors!

Congratulations to Jerrold Connors, whose book Jim! Six True Stories About One Great Artist was the LGBTQ+ Children’s Book Award Winner. Author and illustrator James Marshall let kids in on the joke. He knew little kids were smart, and he didn’t talk down to them in his stories. He was right—kids loved his picture books. Decades

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Celebrating Juneteenth

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books. Browse our Juneteenth collections: FAMILY & CULTURE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING JOYFUL READS PICTURE

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2026 Elementary School Collection

The Penguin Random House Education Elementary School Collection features outstanding fiction, nonfiction, and picture books from Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children’s Books, DK, and Grupo Editorial, as well as children’s publishers distributed by Penguin Random House. Explore online or download this valuable resource to discover great books in specific topic areas such as: Leveled

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2026 Florida State Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 Florida State Award Winners! Browse each award collection below or explore the full list of elementary award winners here.   Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Sunshine State Young Readers Award Grades 3-5 Orange Blossom Nonfiction Award   Check out the secondary award winners here.

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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan and highlights the accomplishments of those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) community. Browse our titles that celebrate LGBTQIA+ history, creators, and stories. LGBTQIA+ Elementary Titles

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Publisher Spotlight: Manga Quest – a new series from TOKYOPOP Learning

Standards-Aligned Manga Gives Students a New Way to Learn, One Adventure at a Time Penguin Random House is thrilled to offer titles from Manga Quest, a new series from TOKYOPOP Learning. TOKYOPOP, the pioneering manga publisher that introduced an entire generation of American readers to the art form, has launched Manga Quest, the debut series from

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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2026 Texas State Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 Texas State Award Winners! Browse each award collection below or explore the full list of elementary award winners here.   Texas Bluebonnet Award Spirit of Texas Book Award Lone Star Reading List Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Texas 2×2 Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Tejas Star

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

To kick off National Reading Month, celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday by introducing young readers to Dr. Seuss books that make reading fun! Sign-up for free author events, request a printed classroom kit (while supplies last), and download teacher resources. Sign-up here!  Explore the Dr. Seuss Collections below to help celebrate the birthday and keep your

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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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