Coach and Penguin Random House Collaboration Seeks Latino Authors

The fashion brand's book-focused partnership aims to amplify diverse voices in publishing.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A new collaboration between fashion brand Coach and publisher Penguin Random House is putting books at the center of a global fashion initiative. However, the partnership has faced criticism for lacking representation of Latino authors in its book selections so far, raising questions about the need for more inclusive and equitable practices in the publishing industry.

Why it matters

The Coach and Penguin Random House collaboration highlights the ongoing challenges around diversity, equity and inclusion in the publishing world. While the partnership aims to promote reading and literacy, the lack of Latino authors featured so far underscores the persistent underrepresentation of Hispanic and Latino voices in mainstream publishing. This issue is particularly important given the growing influence and purchasing power of the Latino consumer market.

The details

The Coach x Penguin Random House collaboration includes a collection of co-branded apparel, accessories and books that will be sold globally. However, the initial book selections have been criticized for not featuring any Latino authors, despite the significant and growing Latino readership in the U.S. and abroad. This oversight raises concerns about the need for more intentional efforts to seek out, publish and promote diverse voices, especially from underrepresented communities.

  • The Coach x Penguin Random House collaboration launched in March 2026.

The players

Coach

An American fashion brand that has partnered with Penguin Random House on a global initiative focused on books and reading.

Penguin Random House

One of the largest book publishing companies in the world, which has collaborated with Coach on a collection of co-branded books and merchandise.

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What they’re saying

“We must do better to ensure Latino authors and their stories are represented in high-profile publishing and retail partnerships.”

— Guisell Gomez, Writer (BELatina)

What’s next

Penguin Random House and Coach have indicated they will work to feature more Latino authors in future iterations of the collaboration, in an effort to better reflect the diversity of their readership and customer base.

The takeaway

This partnership highlights the ongoing need for the publishing industry to prioritize inclusive representation and equitable practices when promoting books and authors. Amplifying diverse voices, especially from underrepresented communities, is crucial for fostering a more vibrant and representative literary landscape.