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Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor’s office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the #1 global bestseller Becoming and the #1 national bestseller American Grown. The Obamas currently live in Washington, D.C., and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

Books

Stories Worth Sharing

Holidays are the time for sharing. Whether it’s a delicious meal, a hilarious white elephant gift, the perfect stocking stuffer, or that gorgeous coffee table book you know they’ve been craving, PRH has everything you need to make the holidays unforgettable. Spread some holiday cheer with stories worth sharing with the ones you love most!

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Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Celebrate the legacy of pioneering women throughout history and the continuing achievements of women today! Artists, activists, scientists, athletes, warriors–hear their voices this month and beyond. Feel inspired by these stories about amazing women who stood up, spoke out, struggled through, and soared. Check out our Women’s History Month title selections below! Women’s History Month –

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Black Icons, Past and Present

Read more about Black icons who have made incredible impacts in politics, activism, art, entertainment, sports, literature, and more! These biographies and memoirs tell the authors’ stories in their own voices, which, in turn, invite readers to explore their own identities and pen their own points of view. With books for all ages, children and

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Celebrate Black Excellence

February marks Black History Month: a time to commemorate the lives and work of Black trailblazers, from artists and scientists to freedom fighters and politicians. Learn their stories, listen to contemporary voices advocating for the work that’s still left to be done, and celebrate Black excellence and culture through food, fashion, music, art, and more.

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: November

Crisp air, golden leaves, and the promise of upcoming holidays make this the perfect season for reading. And this month, there are some fabulous titles to choose from!   Gift titles on sale in November Cooking titles on sale in November Children’s titles on sale in November   November Staff Picks HERE!

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Michelle Obama’s THE LIGHT WE CARRY Publishing Globally on November 15, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that we are publishing Michelle Obama’s newest book, The Light We Carry!! In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world. There may be no tidy solutions

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Celebrate Women’s History Month!

To honor the occasion, we offer the following amazing books by and about remarkable women from so many different fields of endeavor and backgrounds. Celebrate the amazing women who have made history. From scientists to historians, activists, and creatives, we’re taking a look at their remarkable achievements. We hope they all continue to inspire you!

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BECOMING by Michelle Obama: Coming in Paperback and Young Readers Edition!

Becoming by Michelle Obama is Coming in Trade Paperback and Young Readers Edition on March 2, 2021! BECOMING, the #1 international bestselling memoir by former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, will be published in two new editions by Penguin Random House on March 2, 2021  Full title list HERE.    

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A PROMISED LAND, First Volume of Barack Obama’s Presidential Memoirs on sale 11/17/20

The presidential memoirs of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, will be published in two volumes. The first volume, titled A PROMISED LAND, is scheduled for global release on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, and will be issued simultaneously in 25 languages. The news was announced today by Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House,

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