Once again, it’s NaNoWriMo, the annual challenge to write a novel (or 50,000 words of it at least) in the month of November. The ethos behind the challenge is simple: just write. No dawdling, no editing, no hand-wringing. Production is the goal, because if you never get words on the page, that novel will never

In this charmingly-illustrated complete guide, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to Friluftsliv (pronounced FREE-loofts-leeve)—an outdoorsy cousin of hygge. She covers everything from the pleasures of foraging for wild berries to birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter. Readers will discover how to harness the power of nature

Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann is a one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them, no matter where they live in the US. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features: detailed portraits of individual bird species and the

National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States during which time we honor the contributions and influence of Latinx/Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage. Join in on the celebration! There are endless ways to learn more about Latinx/Hispanic Americans’ history, culture, and achievements.

In The Neuroscience of You, Chantel Prat, PhD, focuses not on how the average brain works but on how every brain is different, exactly why those variations are important, and what that means for all of us.   DID YOU KNOW . . . ? You can find out how quickly your neurons “talk” to

Dive into some great summer reading books with Who HQ!! These books tell the incredible stories of trailblazers, legends, innovators, cool places, and important events–there’s a Who HQ book to interest any young reader!   For age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7: Who Was? / ¿Quién fue?– Important figures, past and present Where Is? /¿Dónde está?

Time to get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather and take advantage of the longer days! Get cookin’ in your backyard, beautify your outdoor space, go exploring with family and friends! We have a book for everyone–nature-lovers, parents, chefs, those of the adventurous spirit, and books for the armchair travelers as well. Take a look

Get ready to celebrate the wonderful men in your life—dads, uncles, grandfathers—who have been with you every step of the way. Whether he’s the chef of the family, the jokester, outdoor-lover, or book nerd, there’s a book for everyone! Check out our Father’s Day collections below.   Father’s Day: Children’s Titles Father’s Day Gifting Ideas

Peachtree Publishing Company is now officially live with Penguin Random House, as of May 1st, 2022! They are an imprint of Holiday House. Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in children’s books, including board books, picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction. They create books that aim to educate

Finalists for the 34th annual Publishing Triangle Awards have been announced and include books published by Penguin Random House imprints and titles from Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publishers. These prizes, which honor the best LGBTQ fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and trans literature published in 2021, are highly anticipated in both the publishing and queer communities. Our finalists: Finalist

It is a very unfortunate and frightening reality that book banning and censorship has been on the rise. Penguin Random House is determined to counteract these harmful actions in any way we can. Our CEO of Penguin Random House U.S., Madeline McIntosh, said it best below. Please read her statement and visit Penguin Random House’s

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!