From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams! Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re so strong! You are perfect and important—you and all your gifts belong!

Rise Up invites you to draw strength, courage, and hope from a variety of inspiring quotes, including historical and contemporary Black voices, the Bible, and hymns. Throughout the book you’ll color beautifully designed illustrations that celebrate Black culture and experiences, all drawn by talented Black artists. Features of Rise Up include: •  45 single-sided coloring pages •  Perforated pages to

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By Emanuel Berger   Celebrate diversidad with some of the Spanish, Bilingual and Latinx/Hispanic Adult and Children’s books featured in our new Libros en Español 2022 Catalog. Consider adding some of these great titles to your bookshelves, libraries and homes, not only for celebrated holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Day of the Dead, and

“There are infinite ways to be Black. To be Black and joyful or awestruck. To be Black and to amplify, or to agitate, or to celebrate. They are all important. They are all glorious. And nothing quite captures this truth like literature. All Ways Black is a community dedicated to Black literature – reading it,

Image from At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk’s Life Author Thich Nhat Hanh Illustrated by Jason DeAntonis   Beloved Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, passed away on January 22, 2022.  He was prolific among the multiple publishers he worked with and primarily published through Parallax Press, which he also founded in

Winter Gift Show Season is upon us and Penguin Random House will be at NY NOW! Our books will be featured in Harper Group’s booth # 2601 along with Rizzoli and Quirk! See what is new and trending, including: Food & Drink, Inspiration & Wellness, our beautiful Gift Books, and of course an array of

Image from Gee’s Bend: Equal Justice by Essie Bendolph Pettway, Paulson Fontaine Press   February is Black History Month! Continue to celebrate the stories and achievements of the Black community throughout February and the rest of the year through self-education, conversation and action. Black History Month Amplify Black Voices: Cookbooks Amplify Black Stories: Children’s Books Amplify Black

Image from Camp Tiger by John Rocco, Susan Choi   Start off the Year of the Tiger by reading stories that inspire independence and fearlessness in your life. Tigers are competitive, ambitious, and courageous. Though they desire to win, they seek justice in the process. While past years centered around thoughtfulness and curiosity, this year, find

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The Maya Angelou quarter is the first in the American Women Quarters Program and went into circulation on Monday. She is the first Black woman to appear on a U.S quarter. She is depicted on the coin in front of a design that is inspired by her autobiography, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.

Valentine’s Day can be celebrated in so many different ways–whether it be with your friends, partners, family, kids, pets, or most importantly yourself. Valentine’s Day has evolved to encompass so much more than just a simple couples holiday. It has become a time to shower those you care about with kind acts and love. Valentine’s