Industry News
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New Survey Shows 97% of Educators Use Some Form of Digital Content, but Frequency Lags
BOSTON, MA — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) announced today the launch of the HMH Educator Confidence Report, a new annual report that surveys over 1,000 teachers and school and …
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New Disney Segment to Combine Consumer Products And Interactive Divisions
BURBANK, CA — In response to changing consumer preferences in a marketplace increasingly influenced by technology, The Walt Disney Company today announced a realignment of two of its divisions, Disney Consumer Products …
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Pope Francis Receives New Latin Edition of International Bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid at The Vatican
New York, NY — Before a packed crowd of the faithful in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Pope Francis received a copy of the forthcoming Latin edition of the …
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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers to Publish Sherman Alexie's Debut Picture Book—Thunder Boy Jr. With Illustrations By Caldecott Honor Artist Yuyi Morales
New York, NY — Megan Tingley, Executive Vice President and Publisher of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, announced today the upcoming publication of Thunder Boy Jr., the debut picture book …
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Boston Celtics and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Celebrate Student Participation in SCORE with Go Math! Academy Program
BOSTON, MA – Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk, mascot “Lucky” the Leprechaun and Tom Hamilton, Learning Architect in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Math Studio visited the Collicot Elementary School in Milton, Mass. …
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Aladdin to Launch New Series By #1 New York Times Bestselling Dork Diaries Author Rachel Renee Russell
New York, NY — #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renee Russell will publish a new illustrated book series, it was announced today by Mara Anastas, Vice President, …
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Scholastic Acquires Middle Grade Novel by Emma Donoghue, Author of the International Bestseller 'Room'
NEW YORK, NY—(June 16, 2015)—Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, has acquired the first middle grade novel by Room international bestselling author Emma Donoghue. The Lotterys Plus …
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44 Governors' Spouses & 4 Governors Sign On As "Reading Ambassadors" For 2015 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
NEW YORK, NY – Forty-four U.S. Governors’ Spouses, along with the Governors of Colorado, Vermont and the U.S. territories Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands have signed on as “Reading Ambassadors” for …
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Ally Condie, Acclaimed, International Bestselling Author of The Matched Series, to Publish Debut Middle Grade Novel with Penguin Young Readers
New York, NY – June 15, 2015 – Ally Condie, author of the critically-acclaimed, international bestselling Matched trilogy, will publish her debut middle grade novel SUMMERLOST, with Dutton Children’s Books, an imprint of Penguin Young …
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Scholastic Completes Sale of Educational Technology and Services Business Segment
New York, NY – Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced today it had completed the previously reported sale of its Educational Technology and Services …
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James Patterson Launches Children’s Book Imprint That Aims to Save Lives with Books
NEW YORK, NY – James Patterson is launching a children’s book imprint at Little, Brown & Company called jimmy patterson that will be unwaveringly focused on one goal: turning kids into …
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Survey: State Teachers of the Year Would Prioritize School Funding on Anti-Poverty, Early Learning & Reducing Learning Barriers
New York, NY–May 20, 2015–As the school year nears its close, the new class of State Teachers of the Year shared their perspectives on pressing issues facing educators today through …
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16 Students and 5 Teachers Named National 180 Award Winners for Academic Success
NEW YORK, NY – May 11, 2015 – Sixteen incredible students and five dedicated teachers in grades 3 through 12 have been named 2015 National 180 Award winners by Scholastic (NASDAQ: …
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Razorbill Acquires Sequel to An Ember in the Ashes, The New York Times Bestselling Novel by Sabaa Tahir
New York, NY — Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has acquired the sequel to An Ember in the Ashes, the New York Times bestselling debut novel by Sabaa Tahir. An Ember in …
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New York Times Bestselling YA Fantasy Author Laini Taylor Signs New Three-Book Deal with Little, Brown Books For Young Readers
New York, NY – Following the international success of the Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will publish three new young adult novels by New …
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New Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Book Title, Cover, and Color Revealed
NEW YORK, NY — Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, today revealed the cover, title, and color of the biggest book of 2015, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School. …
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Favorite Children's Authors Come Together To Get Kids Reading This Summer
NEW YORK, NY – Recent research from The Kids & Family Reading Report indicates that 91% of kids say that their favorite books are the ones they picked out themselves1 – and summer is …
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HarperCollins Publishers Announces Changes to Leadership at HarperCollins Children’s Books
New York, NY – HarperCollins Publishers today announced that Susan Katz, President and Publisher of HarperCollins Children’s Books, will retire this summer after 28 years with the organization. Suzanne Murphy, currently Vice …
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Atheneum Books For Young Readers to Launch New Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
New York, NY – Esteemed children’s book editor Caitlyn Dlouhy will launch an eponymous imprint, Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing announced today. The newly formed imprint will reside within …
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Jumpstart and Candlewick Press Partner to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®
BOSTON, MA (APRIL 28, 2015) — Jumpstart, a national early education non-profit organization, and Candlewick Press, an independent children’s publisher, have announced their partnership in honor of the 10th anniversary …
