Industry News
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to Publish Picture Book of John Lennon’s Song of Peace and Tolerance, ‘Imagine’
BOSTON, MA — Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has acquired Imagine, a picture book featuring the lyrics of John Lennon’s iconic song and illustrated by the award-winning artist Jean Jullien. The book …
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More than 33,000 Students from 80 Schools Worldwide will Receive 10 Free Books this School Year Through My Very Own Library and Scholastic Book Fairs
My Very Own Library Expands to Serve Students in: Chicago, IL; Kansas City, KS; Milwaukee, WI; Newark, NJ; Richmond, CA; Wilmington, DE and the Dominican Republic NEW YORK, NY—November 30, …
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First Book and Penguin Random House Provide 550,000 Books to Kids in Need this Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nonprofit social enterprise First Book and Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, are partnering to provide up to 550,000 brand-new, high quality books to children in need. …
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Scholastic News® EXCLUSIVE: First Lady Michelle Obama Reflects on the “Let’s Move!” Initiative and Life In and After the White House
Eight Reporters from the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Sit Down with First Lady Michelle Obama for Exclusive White House Interview New York, NY — November 22, 2016 — Eight …
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Kids’ Video Series Mac & Izzy Makes Exclusive Debut on Curious World’s YouTube Channel
New York, NY — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), home to the ever-expanding subscription content service for kids Curious World, today announced the debut of Mac & Izzy, …
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Give the Gift of Reading This Holiday Season: Build a Children’s Book Library in Every Room
Sneak Peek of the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™: 6th Edition (January 2017) reveals key data about the number of books in U.S. homes and where books are most …
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James Patterson & Scholastic Reading Club Announce 2016 “Patterson Pledge” School Library Grants
New York, NY — Earlier this year, James Patterson announced a personal pledge of $1.75 million to save school libraries in the second installment of his School Library Campaign. Today, …
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HMH Names Asbury Park Intervention District of Excellence for Holistic Approach to Advancing Literacy Achievement
BOSTON, MA — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced that it has named the Asbury Park School District (APSD) an intervention district of excellence for its holistic, …
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Penguin Young Readers Acquires Two New Novels From Bestselling Author Kristin Cashore
New York, NY — Kathy Dawson Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has acquired two new novels from Kristin Cashore, award-winning author of the Graceling Realm series. The two-book …
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New Survey of Teachers & Principals from Scholastic Explores Barriers to Equity in Education and the Resources Needed to Support Students
New Research Report Reveals Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Equity in Education, Including Barriers to Equity, Funding Priorities, Engaging Families & Communities, and Professional Development New York, NY – November …
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Candlewick Press Acquires Picture Book Follow-up to David Ezra Stein’s Caldecott Honorree, Interrupting Chicken
SOMERVILLE, MA — Award-winning picture book creator David Ezra Stein will debut a stand-alone follow-up picture book toNew York Times bestseller Interrupting Chicken in 2017, Candlewick Press announced today. Interrupting …
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Tanglewood Publishing Donates The Kissing Hand to Unite Communities Touched By Violence
Indianapolis, IN — November 15, 2016: Tanglewood Publishing has partnered with libraries in communities where gun violence that gained national attention occurred to organize events that promote healing through the …
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Penguin Random House Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
The program was designed to help ease the burden of student loan debt and economic obstacles for young publishing professionals. CEO Markus Dohle said the repayment effort is in keeping …
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Scholastic Launches Two New Professional Books and Celebrates Author Awards at 2016 Ncte Annual Convention
Nancie Atwell, Anne Atwell Merkel and Alan Lawrence Sitomer Author New Titles to Support Literacy Instruction; Laura Robb, Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm Will be Honored New York, NY–November 14, …
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Scholastic Teacher™ Celebrates 125 Years as America’s Longest-Running Magazine for Teachers
The Original Publication for Crowdsourcing Professional Development and Classroom Ideas, Scholastic Teacher Magazine Has Remained the Trusted Resource for K-8 Classrooms since 1891 New York, NY — November 10, 2016 …
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Penguin Random House Dominates the Children’s Book Market
According to the BookScan, Penguin Random House holds 31% of the children’s print market shares, significantly ahead of HarperCollins in second place with 11%, Scholastic in third place with 9%, …
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Mindy Stockfield Named Senior Vice President of Marketing, Scholastic Trade Publishing
New York, NY (November 8, 2016) — Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced the appointment of Mindy Stockfield as Senior Vice President, Marketing, …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results
BOSTON, MA — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (“HMH” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HMHC) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. Third Quarter …
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Candlewick Press Acquires New Middle-Grade Novel From Newbery-and National Book Award-Winning Legend Katherine Paterson
Somerville, MA — Candlewick Press will publish a new novel by Katherine Paterson, the two-time Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner whose stories, including such indelible classics as Bridge to …
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Two August House Titles Honored as 2016 NAPPA Winners
Atlanta, Georgia (October 31, 2016) — An exciting year for thrilling book collections just got even more exhilarating with the announcement of the 2016 NAPPA winners. Parents will recognize the …
