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Love the idea of getting books into readers’ hands? 📚️ 🧡   Meet Hannah, one of our talented Publicity Assistants at Penguin Random House! In this video she breaks down what a typical day looks like for publicity and marketing assistants, the unique responsibilities of each role, and how both play a key role in connecting books with the readers who’ll love them.   Whether you're just starting out or exploring a career in publishing, we hope this video pulls back the curtain and helps future publishing professionals find the role that’s right for them.

We’re thrilled to share that nine Penguin Random House titles have been longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding debut fiction—and we’re so proud of the talented authors who’ve made their mark with powerful, original storytelling. The winner will be announced in December, and we can’t wait to cheer them on! 💫

We’re honored to be named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list—recognized in the Leader category for our efforts to protect the freedom to read. This recognition belongs to every author, reader, librarian, bookseller, student, and educator who stands up for the power of stories and ideas.    "Our mission to create books for everyone is not just about what we publish, but why we publish: to ensure that all voices have the chance to be heard, and that every reader has access to the stories and ideas that help them understand themselves and the world around them.” - Nihar Malaviya, CEO of Penguin Random House #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks From TIME. © [publication year of Licensed Content] TIME USA LLC.. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Academy Award winning-actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey is back with a new inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of poetry and prayers. POEMS & PRAYERS is out on 9/16—learn more at the link and pre-order your copy today! #PoemsPrayersBook poemsprayers.com

🔔 OPEN APPLICATION REMINDER! Unpublished Black authors looking to break into the publishing industry are encouraged to apply for our 2025 Black Creatives Revision Workshop in collaboration with Penguin Random House! Fill out the Google Form below (also 🔗 in our bio) to apply ⬇️ Applications will close on July 1st, 2025. 💻 bit.ly/BCRW2025 Through our annual Revisions Workshop, ten writers receive the opportunity to revise their finished manuscripts over a six-month period with guidance from a dedicated mentor and through faculty-led seminars. Upon completion of the workshop, writers are granted the opportunity to have their novels submitted to a team of editors at Penguin Random House. To apply, you must have a *fully completed* MG, YA, or adult fiction manuscript. ⁠ This Mentorship is open to:⁠ ⁠ ▪︎ Unpublished and un-agented writers based in the U.S. who identify as part of the African diaspora and have a fully completed manuscript that 1) features Black protagonists and that 2) focuses on diverse central subject matter.⁠ Submitted manuscripts should be:⁠ ⁠ ▪︎ Fully written and complete; partially finished drafts are not eligible for submission.⁠ ▪︎ Unpublished in any form, including individual chapters or short story adaptations.⁠ ▪︎ Completed middle grade manuscripts should be a maximum of 30,000 words. Completed Young Adult and Adult manuscripts should be a maximum of 75,000 words. These word counts are strict, any manuscripts over the word count will not be considered.⁠ ▪︎ Original work of the participant, not co-written or co-created.⁠ 2025 Revisions Workshop Mentors:⁠ MIDDLE GRADE Fracaswell Hyman Tonya Duncan Ellis Shakirah Bourne TEEN/YA Joya Goffney Leah Henderson Michelle Coles ADULT Ran Walker Ashton Lattimore Jayne Allen Bethany C. Morrow Jewell Parker-Rhodes Tags: #RevisionsWorkshop #WritersWorkshop #PenguinRandomHouse #PRH #BlackWriters #BlackAuthors #WritingWorkshop #WritingOpportunity #PublishingOpportunity #PublisherPartnership #Mentorship #AuthorMentorship #WritingMentorship #WritingRevisions #WIP #WNDB #WeNeedDiverseBooks

💫 Book announcement 💫 We’re thrilled to announce THE LOOK coming out on 11/4! Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, THE LOOK is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama’s style evolution, in her own words for the first time. #TheLook Learn more at the link! https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ee5WjsK4

Are you a book-loving, mid-level professional looking to transition to the publishing industry? Do you have a passion for books but are unsure how to break into the publishing industry? Designed for working professionals, Publishing Pathways is a free, seven-week, educational program for people with five or more years of work experience who are interested in learning about Penguin Random House and the publishing industry. Our evening panels feature professionals in Art and Design, Marketing, and Sales who will share their path to publishing, a day in the life of someone in their role, and the skills they look for when hiring a new team member. Participants in the program will also have access to proprietary learning materials, meet 1:1 with professionals in their desired field, and have their cover letter and resume reviewed by members of our Talent Acquisition team.   The dates for Publishing Pathways 2025 are July 1 - August 15th. To apply for Publishing Pathways, submit your resume, cover letter and application questions. Art & Design: http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3HrlhB5 Marketing: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3HoATW2 Sales: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3HoAYZQ

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Creative Writing Awards! 📝 🏆

Hi Friends! 📚 ✨ Eager to start a career with Penguin Random House? Prepare for the interview process with crucial insights and strategies from our recruitment team!   ⬇️ Please submit any questions you have in the comments below.  

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and many organizations are launching initiatives to promote employee well-being. As organizations focus on WHAT they can offer teams and employees as part of their mental health programs, some lose sense of the WHY behind these efforts. We asked Prentis Hemphill (they/them), the author of "What It Takes To Heal," about the (new) skills they think leaders should add to their toolbox as they work to support employee well-being and engagement, and strengthen organizational culture, including: 🌐 Move beyond individual well-being and look at the whole organization 🤝 Focus on trust and integrity 🫥 Emotions are not unprofessional, make room for them 🎤 Reimagine leadership and focus on care instead of power ↗️ Focus on a vision and learn to accept turbulence Read our full conversation with Prentis in the current edition of our newsletter Speaking Of….