Industry News
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Scholastic to Publish Philip Pullman’s First Graphic Novel
NEW YORK, NY — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will publish Philip Pullman’s first original graphic novel, illustrated by Fred Fordham in 2017. The full-color graphic …
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Ursula K. Le Guin to Publish Two Story Collections and An EARTHSEA Omnibus with Simon & Schuster’s Saga Press
New York, NY — Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today that it will publish two story collections and a special illustrated edition of the Earthsea novels with …
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Scholastic and American Girl Announce Extensive Global Publishing Deal
NEW YORK, NY AND MIDDLETON, WI — Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, and American Girl®, a premium brand for and about girls, today announced that …
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New Professional Book from Scholastic Breaks Down Barriers for Teaching K–8 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author Barbara Boroson Readies K–8 Teachers to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Inclusive Classroom New York, NY – July 7, 2016 – With one in every 68 …
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Disney Publishing Worldwide Announces the First Book in a New Series by the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pretty Little Liars Series, Sara Shepard
Los Angeles, CA — Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) announced today the release ofthe first book in a new series by the New York Times best-selling author of the Pretty Little …
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Bestselling Author Tyler Knott Gregson and Co-Author Sarah Linden Celebrate True Spirit of Christmas With ‘North Pole Ninjas: Mission: Chrismas!,’ a New Holiday Book and Tradition, Coming This Fall From Penguin Young Readers
New York, NY – This year children can celebrate the true spirit of Christmas by becoming an honorary North Pole Ninja, in a new holiday tradition with NORTH POLE NINJAS: …
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Random House U.S. and Penguin Random House U.K. Children’s Divisions to Publish ‘The Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep,’ The Follow-Up to The #1 International Bestseller ‘The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep’ By Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin
New York and London — The Random House U.S. and Penguin Random House U.K. children’s divisions of Penguin Random House jointly announce the publication of THE LITTLE ELEPHANT WHO WANTS …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Unveils First-Ever Curriculum-Based Virtual Reality Field Trips for Google Expeditions
BOSTON, MA – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today launched the first HMH Field Trips for Google Expeditions for students grades K-12. Announced at the International Society for Technology …
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J.K. Rowling to Attend Special Screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, to be Held in New York, to Benefit Lumos Foundation USA
New York, NY – Author J.K. Rowling’s international non-profit children’s organization–announced today that J.K. Rowling will join Academy Award® winner Eddie Redmayne on stage at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman …
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Scholastic & Scottgames, LLC Announce a New Book Series Based on the Bestselling Video Game Franchise Five Nights at Freddy’s
NEW YORK, NY — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, and acclaimed game developer Scottgames today announced a collaboration on a multi-book deal based on the popular Five …
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Introducing BOOKMOM, a New Blog Offering Reading Recommendations from a Publishing Insider
New York, NY — Simon & Schuster’s Children Publishing is excited to introduce BOOKMOM: Picks from a Publishing Parent, a new blog that offers parents reading recommendations from publishing insider …
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Scholastic to Publish New Edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 2017
New York, NY — Scholastic is pleased to announce the publication of a new edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 2017. Publishing on March 14, 2017, …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Kicks Off “Curious World” Summer Tour, Inspiring Playful Learning Nationwide
BOSTON, MA – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) 17announced today the launch of a new immersive and playful learning experience, Curious World Tour. Kicking off at Brooklyn Bridge Park on …
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Turns a Page. Touch a Mind.® Celebrates School Readiness
June 9, 2016 – Lenexa, KS – The popular statewide early literacy program, Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® (TAP-TAM) is promoting school readiness this month in the 83 participating practices …
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Candlewick Press Titles Win Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and Honors
BOSTON, MA — Candlewick Press books received the Boston Globe–Horn Book Picture Book Award, as well as Honors in the Nonfiction and Fiction Award categories, as Roger Sutton, editor in …
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All Aboard for Curious George’s Latest Digital Adventure
NEW YORK, NY — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), announced today the availability of Curious George Train Adventures, an educational game for iPad and iPhone that helps kids …
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LitWorld and Scholastic Reinvent Summer School as LitCamp™ to Help Kids Avoid the Summer Slide
The innovative summer reading program LitCamp is launching in more than 1,000 U.S. classroomsNEW YORK – June 15, 2016 – LitCampTM, a groundbreaking summer reading program created by the literacy-focused …
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Scholastic to Launch ‘Horizon,’ a new Multiplatform Series Led By #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Scott Westerfeld
NEW YORK, NY (June 10, 2016)— Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, and the pioneering force behind the groundbreaking and bestselling multi-platform properties The 39 Clues® and …
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National 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Recipients to be Celebrated at Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK, NY — More than 660 creative teens from across the country will gather at Carnegie Hall in New York City tomorrow evening to be recognized as national recipients …
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Barnes & Noble Announces Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Parties on July 30 at Stores Nationwide
New York, NY – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that it …
