At a time when all Americans are looking for a better America, it’s useful to look to the past to remind ourselves of what earlier Americans thought about, fought for, and were motivated to accomplish. Several title lists can help booksellers curate thoughtful and enlightening title collections for promotions.

In May, Americans pay tribute to generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. At no time have these Americans needed to see the country acknowledge and celebrate the rich heritages thousands of years old and the people who have shaped United States history. 

Asian-Americans are the nation’s fastest-growing racial group, and for the last year have suffered considerably in an ever-present racist atmosphere. Encourage booksellers to show their support more than ever with a variety of ideas for promotion during this holiday.

While separate lists exist for each of the gift-giving opportunities that are part of this collection, some accounts prefer to run one promotion that meets all needs. This is it! Top-selling titles for Mother’s Day (May 9), Father’s Day (June 20th), and Graduation (ranges throughout spring) are listed here.

One of the best-tasting holidays of the year is celebrated throughout Mexico and the U.S. on May 5th. You won’t find ground beef tacos, nachos and frozen margaritas in Mexico on Cinco de Mayo. To celebrate traditionally, try these authentic cookbooks from PRH.

One of our favorite holiday sales bumps is upon us, and this year we have the usual Mother’s Day classics plus an amazing list of recent and current bestselling titles ideal for promotions. There truly is a gift for every mother on this list. Examples are below and to seethe complete list: On the Backlist

Hispanic Heritage Month—also called Latinx Heritage Month to recognize a broader spectrum of identities relating to gender, language, and origin—will be celebrated in the US from September 15th through October 15th. Celebrate by helping accounts stock up on top-selling fiction and nonfiction titles that focus on Latinx stories, including Spanish-language titles.

Rosh Hashanah will be observed from Friday, September 18th through Sunday, September 20th followed by Yom Kippur on Sunday, September 27th and Monday, September 28th. Help accounts provide devout followers or generally curious customers with a variety of nonfiction titles that illustrate the significance and multifaceted cultural aspects of these Jewish traditions.

Support World Autism Month this April by stocking up on titles that feature firsthand accounts from individuals on the spectrum as well as modern research and investigations in the field.

“Through hardship and strife and in every realm of life, women have spurred change in communities around the world, steadfastly joining together to overcome adversity and lead the charge for a fairer, more inclusive, and more progressive society.” (President Barack Obama, 2016)

These books by and about some of the strongest and most celebrated women in history are great options for Women’s History Month promotions.

With the holiday gifting season fast approaching, now is a wonderful time to explore the wide assortment of non-book product produced by PRH, especially at Clarkson Potter. Browse through the top-selling gift items to help inspire accounts and readers alike this holiday season.

Last week’s New York Magazine continued to tout the trend that gave a major boost to the industry several years ago. These merchy items are still great for beating back to school and holiday stress, for self-soothing, art therapy, alternatives to meditation, and just a little retro fun! PRH and distributed clients have more than 50 great titles on our backlist, perfect for stores now and into the holiday season.

Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. According to a recent survey conducted by the Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal, between 2012 and 2016 the number of Americans doing yoga rose from 20.4 million to 36 million. In fact yoga popularity statistics show that 15% of Americans have done yoga in the last 6 months. This list will help stock yoga shelves with the best of the backlist.