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The Children’s Book Council of Australia has named Tristan Bancks's novel as the Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 2024.
Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home!
Penguin Random House Australia is thrilled to announce The Occupation by Chloe Adams as the winner of the Penguin Literary Prize 2024.
Penguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2024 Australian Book Industry Awards. Congrats and thank you to the authors, agents, booksellers, suppliers, employees and readers who made it possible.
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Where is the Green Sheep, Penguin Random House Australia will publish a special gold-foiled collector’s edition, available in Australian stores from 30 April 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2024. The winners will be announced on 9 May 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted.
See the six shortlisted titles for the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 6 June 2024.
Penguin Random House Australia and BBC studios are thrilled to announce that the Bluey publishing program will expand in 2024 to include three new illustrated chapter books.
The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH
Penguin Random House will publish two books by cultural icon Serena Williams, winner of 39 major tennis titles, four-time Olympic gold medallist, and champion for equality and justice in sports.
We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Write It Fellowship.
Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva have won the 2023 Book of the Year for Older Readers for their graphic novel, Neverlanders, published 20 September 2022.
On 9 August 2023, Penguin Random House
T2 and Penguin Books Australia have joined forces to honour the perfect paring of tea and books.
Meet our Be Well team, dedicated to workplace wellness and employee empowerment.
An exciting Penguin Random House author showcase on 9 August!
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of World rights in a memoir from singer, songwriter and former front man of Savage Garden, Darren Hayes.
Congratulations to the winners!
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has named Tim Winton the recipient of the 2023 Lloyd O’Neil Award, which honours outstanding service to the Australian book industry.
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Penguin Random House Australia acquires 'Question 7', by Richard Flanagan, Booker Prize-winning author.
Later, when the storm has passed, everyone will talk about the destruction it left behind, though no one, not even the king himself, will remember that it all began with a single raindrop.
My eyes flick open to a blood-red sky, water lapping at my face, head split-aching, my mouth a cave of pain.
I never asked for visions, I was one. In my future, I see myself regal and glorious, luminescent with the glow of my god.
It was an ordinary day for The Villain, aside from his body being on fire.
Water falls from the mountain with such force that it creates its own wind, driving noise and vapour upwards, until my clothes hang wet from the spray and I’m deafened by the cascading roar echoing back from the hillside.
There’s a sound to breaking waves when they’re close, a sound like nothing else.
When I talk with parents of adolescents, the conversation often turns to smartphones, social media, and video games.
I do not believe in ghosts, which, since my death, has become something of a problem.
In the 329 years since my making, I'd come to appreciate the finer things in life.
Collum punched the other knight in the face with the pommel of his sword gripped in his gauntleted fist,
Jane Saville's gasp conveyed her shock as her mother's words landed like small blows.
Take this fun quiz to discover the perfect cat-centric book for you!
20 choir singers joined a read-along for Sandie Docker’s new book. Here’s what they thought of it.
Discover the best budget cookbooks to teach you how to cook delicious meals without spending a fortune.
Everything you need to know about the Shakespeare STAGED collection.
Learn how to make seven Book Week costumes inspired by the Bluey books. Each costume is easy to make and will look great during Book Week 2024.
Get Book Week-ready with Zoë Foster Blake's beloved Fart and Burp characters.
Enter to win a book pack, inspired by the 10 Minutes to Bed books!
Wondering what to put in a compost bin? Check out this advice from The Self-Sufficiency Garden for nutrient-rich compost.
Learn about two exciting Penguin Random House author showcases this August!
Sherri Crichton, wife of the late Michael Crichton, explains in this letter how the unfinished manuscript of Eruption came to be completed by James Patterson.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Look inside the breathtaking picture book by multitalented athlete, musician and writer Cody Simpson.
Cosy crime, rural crime, detective fiction . . . what will your next crime read be?
ABC RN’s Big Weekend of Books 2024 is almost here! Learn about the Penguin authors you can hear from.
Learn more about the children’s authors who were part of the 2024 Sydney Writers' Festival and check out their books.
Take this fun quiz to figure out which fantasy book you should reach for next.
Chelsea Goodwin, the creator behind the $10 Meals Australia Facebook group, has released a cookbook full of incredible budget eats. See what readers are saying!
Check out 10 fun electricity facts from Lee Constable’s new book.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, author of Everything is Perfect, Maxine Fawcett, shares how she has come to embrace the imperfections of motherhood.
What is hockey romance? Why is BookTok obsessed? Check out this article for everything you need to know.
Penguin Random House is proud to have twenty-four titles on the list this year.
Read by example this Mother’s Day with these book duos, perfect for mums and their children.
Want to read Marian Keyes’s books but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this run-down on the bestselling author and her many wonderful works.
Eggplant gets a bad rap. I believe it's because of the emoji. We're throwing too much disrespect on the vegetable itself.
A traditional tasty dish, deconstructed to fit perfectly in your lunchbox.
This super simple recipe is something I like to think of as the ultimate BLT, like the Power Rangers morphing into a giant Megazord.
If you love your cookies chunky and perfectly gooey in the middle, Nicola Lamb's recipe for double-thick miso chocolate-chip cookies is your new go to. Packed with chunks of nuts and plenty of chocolate, these are the ultimate treat.
If you're looking for a sophisticated dessert, look no further than Nicola Lamb's baked lemon custard brûlée, a rich and creamy lemon-spiked custard topped with crunchy caramelised sugar.
Nicola Lamb's failsafe recipe for scones produces light, towering scones gently flavoured with Earl Grey. Serve with your favourite jam.
If you have a glut of carrots that need using up, this filling and fragrant curried laksa uses a full kilo!
The bright green of this buttery miso pasta sauce is thanks to the addition of a generous amount of cavolo nero, which imparts its unique bitter, tangy flavour to lift up this simple dish.
Kasoori methi, or dried fenugreek leaves, adds a touch of savoury nuttiness to the creamy tomato sauce of this easy one-pot baked paneer dish from Meera Sodha. A hearty vegetarian main course that is perfect for feeding a crowd.
This summery dish from Buddy Oliver is the perfect starter recipe for kids wanting to get involved with the barbecue! Simple chicken skewers are served alongside fluffy lemony couscous and a bright pineapple and red pepper salsa.
Treat yourself to a classic sweet and rich sticky toffee pudding with this easy one pot one portion version!
The perfect one pot one portion dish for a solo weekend brunch, featuring crispy hash browns topped with cheese and a perfectly cooked egg, with creamy avocado and crispy chilli oil to finish.
Whether you use cod or halloumi (for an easy vegetarian version), this flavour-packed one pot meal is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Try this kid-friendly recipe for greens pasta from Buddy Oliver for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with broccoli and peas and topped with a crunchy garlicky breadcrumb topping this simple dish is ready in just 20 minutes.
This Quick Meatball Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella is an easy, flavour-packed recipe that makes a satisfying weeknight dinner. Ready in under an hour, this speedy recipe is guaranteed to be a new family favourite.
A special type of burger that is well loved by foragers, woodcutters, and adventurers of all kinds.
The ciambella is a typical citrus-based breakfast cake served in the morning in bars across the country. It’s pleasantly simple, both in flavor and in effort. Because I couldn’t resist adding some American touches here, blueberries and a wildflower honey glaze bring a little extra sweet zing, making this a breakfast that straddles the best of both worlds.
This is an elegant dessert when you want to impress dinner guests.
I first made this cake 10 years ago and haven't changed a single thing! I absolutely love it.
We are all nervous when it comes to making pancakes, but, I'm telling you it's so easy. I avoided making crêpes for ages, but when I finally made them, I realized it was beyond easy. . . so why not make them into a rainbow cake?
We asked Scotty James twenty questions to learn more about his book, MOOKi vs The Big Scary.
Plus, find out how her unique writing routine differs from other authors.
We caught up with bestselling New Zealand authors Gareth and Louise Ward about their new book, The Bookshop Detectives.
We caught up with Matty J and Ash from Two Doting Dads to learn about their new book and get some parenting tips.
Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.
Plus, find out which fictional world she’d like to live in and why you should befriend fellow writers.
Plus, learn what it was like transforming their podcast into book form, and find out which real life kids inspired the characters.
Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
Plus, why healthy habits require a whole-family approach.
Learn what a day in the life of a publicist at Penguin Random House looks like.
We caught up with Stephanie Wood to learn what it was like to watch her memoir become a series, plus her advice for creating healthy relationships.
Planet Ark’s new book, Now for the Good News, focuses on positive environmental initiatives to inspire future action.
Plus, two of the most outrageous requests he’s had from clients.
We caught up with Michelle Wong, creator of Lab Muffin Beauty Scienceand author of The Science of Beauty, to find out what inspired her book.
We caught up with Brooke Bellamy: TikTok sensation, owner of Brisbane-based Brooki Bakehouse and author of the upcoming recipe book Bake with Brooki.
Brooke Robinson shares her secrets to crafting an intriguing plotline, her love of research and how she winds down after a day of writing about high-stakes scenarios.
We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.
Author Kirsty Greenwood shares why she wanted to write about the challenges of making friends as an adult, which parts of writing were most challenging, and what she hopes readers take away from the book.
Dr Billy Garvey, author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health, shares some invaluable lessons that he has learnt from the teachers in his life.
Authors Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander explain how they use physical activity to improve their leadership, productivity and mindset.
The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.
The Dictionary People is a joyful read, but behind the book was a lot of hard work. We caught up with the author to learn about how she approached such a massive project.
We caught up with James Bradley to learn about his research process, approach to non-fiction and the unique structure that guides readers through a journey into our oceans.
To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: My Best Friend Peppa: 20th Anniversary Picture Book, we have a fun activity pack for a Peppa Party!
Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo's dad, Bandit. Download this sheet and follow the simple steps to help you draw Dad.
In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.
A super fun quiz to find out which Yarn Quest character you're most like.
Check out this fun Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat colouring activity!
Introduce students to a new form of narration with this activity inspired by Ceridwen Dovey’s new book, Only The Astronauts.
Wackadoo! Unwind with this great colouring-in activity, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.
Print and customise this Ranger’s Apprentice holiday card to share with your loved ones this year.
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with this free, printable card featuring Spot the dog.
Get in to the Christmas spirit with the Alice-Miranda activity!
A gripping debut that blends history with paranormal and feminist themes, with a moving queer romance at its core.
A tense and quirky mystery novel to read with your book club.
A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.
A lyrical, deeply moving story to read with your book club.
A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.
A new twist on a Greek myth that gives voice, power and agency to the woman at the centre of the story.
A sumptuous, nostalgic book about the Golden Age of cinema to read with your book club
The second book in The Tea Ladies series is a fun mystery to read with your book club.
A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.
A letter from the author and book club questions for one of Amor Towles' most popular books.
A charming, quirky novel to read with your book club.
A thought-provoking book about family and fortune to read with your book club.
A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer.
A heart-stopping jack Hawksworth novel to read with your book club.
Amy Doak on the creation of Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.
A heart-stopping romantic adventure to read with your book club.
A stirring coming-of-age novel to read with your book club.
A gripping wartime memoir with a twist, to read with your book club.
A book about faith and family to read with your book club.
An Australian country romance to read with your book club.
A story of love, loss and survival to read with your book club.
A smart, funny and heartfelt anti-romcom to read with your book club.
