John O'Brien, author portrait
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John O'Brien

John O'Brien also is the author and illustrator of Mother Hubbard's Christmas, which Booklist calls "a yuk-filled read-aloud." John is also a cartoonist for many magazines and newspapers, most notably The New Yorker, New York Times, and Esquire. He lives in Delran, New Jersey. Visit johnobrienillustrator.com.
How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Revolutionary Rogues
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

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How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Revolutionary Rogues
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

Celebrating 100 years of James Baldwin

In celebration of James Baldwin, the literary legend and civil rights champion, and the centennial of his birth, we are sharing a collection of his work.   James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. His first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, appeared in 1953 to excellent reviews, and his essay collections Notes

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The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

The New York Times recently published their list “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” We are pleased to announce that there are 49 titles published from Penguin Random House and its distribution clients included in this list. Browse our collection of Penguin Random House titles here. Browse the full list from The New York

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