News for Authors

PRH Creative Writing Awards: Six Students Awarded with $10,000 Scholarships and Professional Development

by The PRH Social Impact team|July, 2025

For thirty-two years, Penguin Random House has supported the next generation of writers and promoted a diverse range of voices through the Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards, which entered into an innovative new partnership with We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) in 2019. Through this program, Penguin Random House awards six U.S. high school seniors nationwide with college scholarships of up to $10,000. The program focuses on underrepresented communities and honors students who dare to be unique and are unafraid to take risks.

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A Short Guide to Going Live

by Jacky Bethea|July, 2025

Live video is becoming an increasingly popular feature of social media apps—and while it may not feel like an obvious medium for an author, there is a lot to be gained from getting into it. Its casual nature allows an intimate and natural way of communicating with an audience. If you think livestreaming might be something worth looking into, here are some tips to get you started!

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Protecting Your Identity Online: Digital Safety Tips from GLAD

by Jacky Bethea|June, 2025

In the constantly evolving online landscape, it can be difficult to keep up on how to avoid the threats out there. GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) is a leading legal services and civil rights organization dedicated to justice and equality for LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV. We’re passing along some tips from their new Digital Safety Guide on the best ways to protect your personal information.

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A Deep Dive Into the 2025 PRH Multicultural Marketing Summit

by Carolina Meurkens|June, 2025

On May 12 and 13, the Penguin Random House Consumer Marketing team presented the Multicultural Marketing Summit, a hybrid event that brought together teams from across the company to learn about the latest trends in multicultural and inclusive marketing. Organized by Susette Brooks and Daniela Ayuso, the summit featured an inspiring lineup of sessions designed to provide marketers with innovative strategies and insights for reaching multicultural audiences.

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How Do Readers Discover Books on YouTube?

by Jacky Bethea|June, 2025

With almost twenty years of history, YouTube remains at the forefront of video sharing on the internet. Naturally, it has garnered audiences for many different topics, but YouTube’s bookish community in particular is thriving. Since the platform is such a frequently used tool for consumers, authors can leverage it to connect with new readers.

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Summer 2025 Publishing Trends: A “Summer of Intent”

by April Flores & Ellen Een|May, 2025

At Penguin Random House, direct communication and relationships with readers are key to marketplace success, and strong consumer marketing and outreach begin with understanding our audience. Penguin Random House Consumer Insights is excited to present Moments Summer 2025, a report that anticipates consumer sentiment and behaviors we may see during the coming quarter.

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PRH, the Authors Guild, and the EBMA File Amicus Brief in the Case of Mahmoud v. Taylor

by Penguin Random House U.S.|May, 2025

Penguin Random House (PRH), the Authors Guild, and the Educational Book and Media Association (EBMA) jointly submitted an amicus brief on April 9, 2025, to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case on April 22, 2025.

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Could Any of These Up-and-Coming Platforms Be Right for You?

by Jacky Bethea|May, 2025

The landscape for social media platforms has undergone a lot of changes in the last few years. In the rush, a few new platforms have risen to the surface. Check out this mini guide to some of these new platforms, and some best practices to help you find your footing if your curiosity is piqued!

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Safe Internet Browsing Tips from the PRH Corporate Information Security Team

by PRH Corporate Information Security Team|April, 2025

In our digital age, browsing the internet is an integral part of our daily work and personal lives. For authors and public figures, it’s especially pertinent to protect your personal data and browse conscientiously.  To help you navigate safely, the PRH Corporate Information Security team has compiled a list of best practices for safe website browsing.

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PRH Employees Nationwide Raise Over $90,000 for the Freedom to Read Foundation

by The Author Newsletter Team |April, 2025

As publishers who are dedicated to protecting the right to read, the rise in book bans across the country continues to demand our collective action. This year, Penguin Random House launched the first-ever Banned on the Run 5K. This activity challenge and fundraiser benefitted the Freedom to Read Foundation, an organization affiliated with the American Library Association (ALA) that protects and defends the First Amendment.

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