April 22 is Earth Day! With another record-breaking summer approaching, combatting climate change is more important than ever. This Earth Day, discover new ways you can help save the planet with books on recycling, sustainable living, reconnecting with nature, and more! Make a difference in your own home by reducing plastic waste or planting a

Though Miranda Priestly may disapprove, we think there truly is no better time to celebrate the natural beauty of Earth’s bounty than spring! Blooming flowers in a rainbow of colors are the ultimate mood lifter to shake off the winter gloom. Whether you’re tending to your own blossoms in a flowerbed or on a window

A total solar eclipse will be visible in the central and eastern United States on April 8! Cities like Dallas, Cleveland, and Buffalo will be right in the heart of the moon’s shadow, witnessing the full eclipse, while other major cities like New York City, Boston, DC, and Memphis will still see a spectacular 85-95%

Celebrate iconic women who have made history during Women’s History Month in March, and lift up the incredible women in your life during International Women’s Day on March 8! Trailblazing women have made their mark in government, civil rights, art, sports, science, technology, and so much more. During the month of March and beyond, we

For the month of February and beyond, join us in celebrating Black excellence in all its forms! Whether you want to read up on pivotal Black changemakers who have and who continue to fight for freedom and justice; share Black heroes like Simone Biles, Harriet Tubman, or Rosetta Tharpe with young readers; or celebrate the

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? The answer for some, apparently, is literally all the time. Okay, fine. We hear you, and we have the books to feed any ancient history obsession. For the brave and the patient, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a classic, if lengthy, read.

New York City has an energy all its own. It might just be the center of the world, or at least the center of fashion, media, business, and culture (which seems pretty qualifying for “center of the world”). Though its icons like the Empire State Building and Lady Liberty are timeless, resident New Yorkers and

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

Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month runs annually from September 15 – October 15. Join us in celebrating Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, and trailblazers whose stories are redefining identity and shaping today’s culture, from music to politics and everything in between. Check out our favorite picks for this month below, and then discover even more on

July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July of 1990 and inviting us all to celebrate the history and achievements of the disabled community. Combat ableism by engaging with a diverse mix of voices from the disabled community with collections like Disability Pride and Disability Visibility. Read

There are few dreams more enticing than the fantasy of disappearing off the grid, living like a cryptid in a cozy cabin deep in the forest, and spending days foraging for mushrooms. Strange and beautiful, delicious and deadly, mundane and mystical, mushrooms capture our imagination and charm naturalists and artists alike. With common species names like

Shark week is a modern tradition, taking one week in July to showcase the awe-inspiring creatures of the deep while doing some reputation rehab at the same time. Though shark attacks are often feared by summer beach-goers, sharks are highly unlikely to pose any threat to unsuspecting swimmers. It turns out Jaws was just an