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Renée Kurilla

Renée Kurilla is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Just Because and has also written and illustrated her own stories, including It's Fall!One Springy, Singy Day; and The Flower Garden, to name a few. She enjoys looking back on fond memories like Yesterday but is constantly chasing dreams like Tomorrow! Renée lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and a puppy named Yoshi. Find out more about her books at kurillastration.com.
Today at School
Todo puede ser (Just Because Spanish Edition)
Just Because
Wild Fairies #2: Lily's Water Woes
Wild Fairies #1: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma

Books

Today at School
Todo puede ser (Just Because Spanish Edition)
Just Because
Wild Fairies #2: Lily's Water Woes
Wild Fairies #1: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma

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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