News for Authors

In March, Penguin Random House issued a temporary open license, which was designed as an immediate measure during the coronavirus outbreak to connect our books directly with students and readers, while protecting the long-term value of our authors’ and illustrators’ intellectual property. In response to an increase in permission requests to use our titles, the open license simplifies the process for educators, librarians, and booksellers to conduct distance learning and read-aloud videos. Read on to learn more about the open license, which has been extended to August 31, 2020. Read more

One of the best ways to generate buzz for your book is to provide advance copies to reviewers before publication. In this article, we highlight some of the early reader programs that marketers rely on to help get the word out about your book. Read more

Librarians play a key role in breaking out first-time authors and in helping expand the readership of growing and established authors. And for more than twenty-five years, the library marketing team has been a leader in supporting and marketing books to these essential partners. Read on to learn how we get your books into the hands of librarians across the country. Read more

Libraries are—and always have been—an important part of communities, and according to a recent Pew Research poll, most Americans share the same view. From tech camps and Wi-Fi to increased ebook presence, libraries have been challenged to shift resources and services to meet the needs of the twenty-first-century digital world. Read more

Libraries are not only critical resources for their communities, they are also some of our greatest partners in driving word-of-mouth for Random House authors and books. The American Library Association conference concluded a week ago in Anaheim, making this a great time to give you a glimpse into how we work with libraries. Read more