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Kate Nelson

Kate Nelson, Tlingit, is an award-winning writer and editor based in Minneapolis who focuses on amplifying important Indigenous change makers and issues. She has interviewed such luminaries as chef Sean Sherman, model/activist Quannah ChasingHorse, and Reservation Dogs showrunner Sterlin Harjo, and written for publica­tions including The New York Times, National Geographic, Time, Elle, Esquire, Vanity Fair, and others. A lifelong storyteller, she is a former magazine editor-in-chief, a two-time James Beard Foundation Media Award nominee, and an avid equestrian in her free time.
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Cheers to PRH’s 2026 James Beard Award Nominees!

We are so excited to share that 16 Penguin Random House books have made the James Beard Award nominee list this year! From Alison Roman’s new pantry cooking bible Something from Nothing to Umma, a touching Korean cookbook written by social media star Sarah Ahn with her mother, Nam Soon Ahn, all about building connections

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: November

🦃 November 2025 Staff Picks Set the table for Thanksgiving, get ready for the Wicked sequel, and discover the best gifts of the year in our November lineup! From cozy crafting to holiday-ready cooking to engaging activity books for kids, our upcoming titles are perfect for adding to your Q4 assorts. Explore our staff picks lists

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