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Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   At the start of a new season and school year for many, we’re turning to the classics to make that transition a little smoother. From classics that should be on every syllabus to works we celebrate during and beyond Hispanic Heritage Month,

Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   With summer’s end on the horizon and fall looming, we’re taking time to recharge with books that inspire us to keep moving forward. The compelling work of these classic authors continues to resonate with relevance and provide great reads through this summer

Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   In this historic, challenging time, we look at classic works that offer history lessons, from The Women’s Suffrage Movement to The Stonewall Reader to Luisa Capetillo’s A Nation of Women to Audre Lorde’s Sister Outsider. The power of classic books lies in their relevance today and we hope

PENGUIN CLASSICS MARVEL COLLECTION DISCUSSION QUESTIONS BY QIANA J. WHITTED FOR BLACK PANTHER 1.   Readers travel to Wakanda for the first time with the Fantastic Four in 1966. How does the Black Panther’s explosive interactions with each member of the Fantastic Four in these early issues reveal his motivations and strengths as a super hero?  

PENGUIN CLASSICS MARVEL COLLECTION DISCUSSION QUESTIONS BY BEN SAUNDERS FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA   1.   What do you know about the variety of American attitudes toward “the war in Europe” prior to Pearl Harbor? How does that context change how we might interpret the cover and stories from Captain America Comics #1, which appeared several months before the Pearl Harbor

PENGUIN CLASSICS MARVEL COLLECTION DISCUSSION QUESTIONS BY BEN SAUNDERS FOR THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN   1.   The most famous line in Spider-Man’s origin story is that “with great power there must also come great responsibility.” But is this a lesson Peter only needs to learn once—or do we see Stan Lee and Steve Ditko returning to this

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection is finally here! These specially curated comic book anthologies present the origin stories and seminal tales of key Marvel characters by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and other historic Marvel creators. The series serves as a testament to Marvel’s transformative impact on graphic fiction and icons and stories across popular culture.

In honor of their 75th anniversary, Penguin Classics has partnered with #DisruptTexts, a renowned education organization that works to create a more inclusive, representative and equitable language arts curriculum for K-12 students. Facilitated by Penguin Random House (PRH) Education, this partnership includes a number of new initiatives focused on connecting with, and supporting, educators through

Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   Happy May! As spring winds down and summer is on the horizon, we’re looking forward to more opportunities for quality time spent in the sun with friends, family, and, of course, books. Luckily we have an exciting roster of new Classics dropping

Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   April showers bring new Classics, and we have some very exciting ones cropping up this month. From an Iranian psychological thriller on par with the likes of Poe and Kafka to a profound short story collection by the legendary Indonesian author Budi

Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   Happy February! While winter persists outside, we’re staying warm inside with brand-new classics, a celebration of a favorite alternative holiday, and an exciting read-a-thon featuring a beloved Penguin Classic. Read on to see all the bookish happenings this month, and let us

Because what you read matters.   Subscribe to the Penguin Classics Newsletter here.   New year, new Classics! We truly can’t wait to share all the exciting titles we have coming this year, from new Penguin Vitaes to the Penguin Classics Marvel Collection to (of course) dozens of the black spines you know and love. Read on to discover the