John Mighton, author portrait
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John Mighton

John Mighton is a mathematician and the founder of JUMP Math – a system he developed for teaching and learning math. He is also an award-winning author and playwright. His first book, The Myth of Ability: Nurturing Mathematical Talent in Every Child, was a national bestseller. He lives in Toronto.
All Things Being Equal
The End of Ignorance

Books

All Things Being Equal
The End of Ignorance

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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