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Meika Hashimoto

Meika Hashimoto is a writer and editor of children’s books. Her books include The Magic Cake Shop, A Tale of Two Gardens, the Toy Story book I Am Sheriff Woody, and the Barbie stories Fashion Fairytale and Glimmer, Shimmer, and Shine! In addition to her work in children’s books, Hashimoto enjoys baking.
The Magic Cake Shop

Books

The Magic Cake Shop

Three Penguin Random House Authors Win Pulitzer Prizes

On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize

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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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