Sandra Newman

We at Penguin Random House believe that books make us better, and young readers in particular deserve access to a wide range of perspectives. We stand with our authors and are committed to publishing diverse stories and a rich, wide span of narratives. We stand with teachers and librarians and trust their expertise on what books

Back to school season is ramping up! For little ones, no back to school prep is complete without a book that celebrates the year to come and helps ease anxiety about being in a new classroom. Help them put their best foot forward with books like How to Be Confident in Kindergarten or I Am

The Great American Read is a 9-hour, 8-episode PBS documentary series and public service campaign that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of 100 best-loved novels (as chosen in a nationally-representative survey). It investigates how and why writers create their imaginary worlds, how we as readers are personally affected by