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General College & University Reads
May 4 2023

The PRH First-Year Reading Advisory Board Convenes Virtually

The PRH CommonReads Advisory Board Convenes Virtually On April 26, 2023, the Penguin Random House First-Year Reading Advisory Board convened for their annual summit. The Board members, representing a variety of public and private higher education institutions of varying sizes, came together to exchange ideas, and provide feedback and guidance. PRH Education received valuable information

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The PRH First-Year Reading Advisory Board Convenes Virtually

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May 4 2023
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April 14 2023

FROM THE PAGE: An Excerpt from John Hendrickson’s Life on Delay

In Life on Delay, Hendrickson offers new insight into a disorder that has for decades been mocked, mischaracterized, and misunderstood. Through a layered and unguarded narrative, he takes the reader inside the intricate family dynamics surrounding his stutter, and he explores the history of stuttering treatment, the current search for a “cure,” and the nature of self-acceptance.

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FROM THE PAGE: An Excerpt from John Hendrickson’s Life on Delay

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April 14 2023
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February 21 2023

Matt Damon on the Conversation That Made Him a Social Entrepreneur

By: Matt Damon When one of the world’s great social entrepreneurs, Gary White, first told me his solution for ending the global water crisis, I honestly thought it sounded absurd. Our conversation took place back in 2008, at the Clinton Global Initiative. Gary and I were at CGI because we were both, at the time,

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Matt Damon on the Conversation That Made Him a Social Entrepreneur

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February 21 2023
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January 31 2023

Videos from the November 2022 PRH Common Reading Virtual Author Event are now available

On Friday, November 11th 2022, Penguin Random House Education hosted a special event for first-year and common reading chairs from colleges and universities from across the country. Moderated by Spenser Stevens, PRH Education Marketing Manager, the event featured the following PRH authors speaking about their books:   David McRaney, author of How Minds Change Carmen Rita

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Videos from the November 2022 PRH Common Reading Virtual Author Event are now available

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January 31 2023
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May 29 2019

The Penguin Random House Community & School Reads Catalog is Now Available!

      This brochure highlights titles that have editions for both adults and young readers. Choosing a title for a common read that has both editions allows for a true common read experience where all readers, from kids to adults, can read the same book and share in the experience.        

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The Penguin Random House Community & School Reads Catalog is Now Available!

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May 29 2019
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November 30 2018

Read Brave St. Paul: Sparking Brave Conversations About Housing

Read Brave Saint Paul has officially launched its citywide, intergenerational reading program. This year’s theme focuses on housing, a critical topic in Saint Paul where thousands of people struggle to find affordable living spaces. “We have brave decisions to make about housing in our community and that starts with deep conversations among our residents,” said

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Read Brave St. Paul: Sparking Brave Conversations About Housing

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November 30 2018
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October 8 2018

Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 Awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad 

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad “for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.” Physician Denis Mukwege has dedicated his life to helping victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 Awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad 

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October 8 2018
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September 24 2018

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read

Held from September 23 – 29, Banned Books Week is an annual event that brings together the entire book community—readers, librarians, publishers, booksellers, educators, and journalists –in shared support of the freedom to read. Launched in 1982 in response to a tide of challenges to books in schools and libraries, Banned Books Week highlights the

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Celebrate Your Freedom to Read

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September 24 2018
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August 6 2018

Community Reading at The New York Public Library

While the New York Public Library (NYPL) has a longstanding tradition of organizing branch discussion groups, it is relatively new to the Community Reads programming scene. Adult Programming Specialist Kelly Yim shares that the library runs three such programs the Gracie Book Club; One Book, One New York; and Readers Unite. She notes, “The most

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Community Reading at The New York Public Library

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August 6 2018
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August 2 2018

The NEA Big Read @ Jacksonville Public Library Included Henna and Indian Dancing

Although they don’t host their NEA Big Read/JAXREADS program annually, the Jacksonville Public Library knows how to celebrate a common read. Last year, the chosen title was The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, and to immerse the community in the text, planned events included an Indian dancing program, henna for teens, crafting for adults, sampling Indian

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The NEA Big Read @ Jacksonville Public Library Included Henna and Indian Dancing

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August 2 2018
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July 23 2018

One Book, One Town @ Fairfield Public Library, CT

One Book, One Town @ Fairfield Public Library, CT For its 10th year celebration, Fairfield Public Library’s One Book, One Town program selected not one, but two titles for participating patrons: Books for Living by William Schwalbe and A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston. These titles prompted readers young and old

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One Book, One Town @ Fairfield Public Library, CT

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July 23 2018
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June 20 2018

Daniel Boone Regional Library Celebrates its 17th One Read Program

How does a library manage to keep its Community Reads program relevant and exciting? Celebrating its 17th annual One Read program with David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders the the Birth of the FBI” in September, the Daniel Boone Regional Library (MO) just might have the secret to successful programming. One

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Daniel Boone Regional Library Celebrates its 17th One Read Program

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June 20 2018
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