June is Audiobook Month and ALA Annual! We’re heading down to D.C. to celebrate the many ways that audiobooks make it possible to combine our love of reading with our favorite summer activities. Stop by BOT in the Penguin Random House booth #1805 to pick up the perfect swag for audiobook lovers Read more
By Alexandra Villasante, author of The Grief Keeper
There’s an inherent magic contained in audiobooks that triggers my earliest memories of being read to by my mamá. Whether it was Caperucita Roja or Mouse Tales, the memory of spoken words blooming into action, like a comfortable dream or beloved movie, is something I’ve always cherished—even after learning how to read for myself. Read more
As bestselling author Lynda Mullaly Hunt told Brightly in an interview, “one of the things that has made me happy as an author is that my books have allowed children to develop empathy for themselves. There are a lot of kids beating themselves up over perceived faults and we need to teach kids that failure is not to be feared or avoided. Encountering failure means you’re challenging yourself. It means you’re brave.” Read more
Kathleen Glasgow, author of the bestselling young adult book Girl in Pieces, returns to writing about teens dealing with hardship in How to Make Friends with the Dark. Read more
Libraries hold a special place in our hearts. This is a week to share the love and show your appreciation! It’s National Library Week Read more
Have Mercy! There’s a new piglet in town. Read more