Supporting Educators and Inspiring Young Readers This May With First Book

Penguin Random House is proud to continue its partnership with First Book in celebrating and supporting educators nationwide throughout the month of May. To recognize the vital role teachers, play, 25 educators will each receive a $200 credit to the First Book Marketplace helping them bring new books and resources into their classrooms ahead of summer. This initiative aims to

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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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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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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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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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How to Order Our Books for Your Classroom – Includes A List of Education Distributors

Looking to place an order for your classroom? We’re here to help! In addition to working with your local bookseller, below you will find a list of preferred educational distributors as well as instructions on how to easily create a cost proposal request.   How do I order books for my classroom?   Step 1:

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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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