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Erin Brockovich

**Erin Brockovich** is a renowned environmental activist and author recognized for her pivotal role in a landmark case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company. She gained international fame through her efforts to expose corporate negligence in water safety, a story brought to life in the Oscar-nominated film "Erin Brockovich," starring Julia Roberts. Brockovich has written several influential books, including "Take It From Me" and "Superman’s Not Coming," where she delves into the water crisis affecting communities across America. With a commitment to consumer advocacy, she continues to educate the public on environmental issues and the importance of clean water. Brockovich remains a sought-after speaker and consultant, inspiring action and change in water protection legislation.
Superman's Not Coming

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Superman's Not Coming

Videos from the 2026 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2026 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 17th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST   This

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What Students Will Be Reading: Campus Common Reading Roundup, 2025-26

With the fall semester in full swing, colleges and universities around the country have announced their Common Reading books for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. We’ve compiled a list of over 291 programs and their title selections from publicly available sources, which you can download here: First-Year Reading 2025-26. We will continue to update this

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2026 Catalog for First-Year & Common Reading

We are delighted to present our new First-Year & Common Reading Catalog for 2026! From award-winning fiction, poetry, memoir, and biography to new books about the environment, current events, history, public health, science, social justice, student success, and technology, the titles presented in our common reading catalog will have students not only eagerly flipping through

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