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Scholastic Pledges Over $1 Million Worth of Books and Professional Learning Opportunities at White House Early Learning Event Held Today
New York, NY — Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced today its commitment to provide in-kind donations of more than $1 million worth of books from The …
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This Holiday Season … Children Ages 6–17 Want Books That ‘Make Me Laugh,’ According to ‘Sneak Peek’ of New National Study
NEW YORK, NY – To help gift givers select the right books for children this holiday season, Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, has released new data …
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Penguin Random House Launches #GiveaBook Campaign
Booksellers and individuals are encouraged to join the effort by creating #GiveaBook challenge videos (naming a book they are giving and why, and challenging three friends to take part) and …
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Scholastic Announces Plans To Create New Retail Space At 557 Broadway
NEW YORK, NY – Scholastic today announced that it will be adding 7,500 square feet of valuable retail space at 557 Broadway in SoHo. The project, which will begin in the spring, will …
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Jacqueline Woodson’s ‘Brown Girl Dreaming’ Wins the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
November 20, 2014 – The National Book Foundation has named Jacqueline Woodson’s BROWN GIRL DREAMING the winner of the 2014 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. The award was announced …
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Erin Stein to Join Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
Erin Stein will be joining Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group as publisher starting December 1, 2014. Erin will lead a yet-to-be-named new imprint focusing on branded publishing and new content creation, …
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: ‘The Long Haul’ Races to the Top of Bestseller Lists
New York, NY – Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, announced today thatDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, the ninth book in Jeff Kinney’s blockbuster series (with the biggest …
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DOGObooks Launches Book Clubs with National Geographic Kids
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Founded just two years ago, DOGObooks is already the preferred destination for middle school readers to discover and discuss books with their peers. Boasting over 125,000 book selections …
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Fans and Families Everywhere Get Set for a Spooktacular Halloween with Goosebumps™
New York, NY – Ghouls and boys of all ages will celebrate Halloween with a host of frighteningly fun new Goosebumps™ activities and events! To help fans everywhere get into the spirit,Goosebumps author – …
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HarperCollins Publishers Acquires Two-Book Deal By Award-Winning Author Patrick Ness
New York, NY — HarperCollins Publishers announced today the acquisition of a two-book deal by critically acclaimed author Patrick Ness, author of the award winning A Monster Calls, More Than This, and …
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Bestselling ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Series Has Over 150 Million Copies in Print Worldwide
New York, NY – Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, announced today that Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will surpass 150 million copies in print on November 4, 2014, …
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Little Five Star Partners with ‘Pets in the Classroom’ Program
The Arizona-based publisher is currently seeking sponsors to help deliver a copy of Storad’s book to recipients of this year’s ‘Pets in the Classroom’ grant. Featuring illustrations by Alex Lopez, the book teaches children …
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Taylor Swift Joins Scholastic to Talk to Kids About the Power of Reading
New York, NY — Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books will present an exclusive video featuring an inspiring, personal conversation withTaylor Swift the global superstar and seven-time Grammy® winner about …
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Looking For Alaska Special 10th Anniversary Edition in 2015
New York, NY – Penguin Young Readers is pleased to announce the release of a special tenth anniversary edition of John Green’s LOOKING FOR ALASKA. Soon to be a major motion picture, …
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Candlewick Press Books on Permanent Display at NYPL Shop
October 9, 2014 – Candlewick Press announced today that select titles will be on display and available for sale at the Readers & Writers Shop in The New York Public Library. The collection, …
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Egmont Publishing to Sell Its US Activities
Press releaseNew York, October 2nd 2014 Egmont Publishing group has decided to sell their publishing activities in the USA as part of an overall strategic focus on market leading positions. …
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Penguin Young Readers Acquires Sequel to #1 New York Times Bestselling Picture Book, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew York, NY — Penguin Young Readers imprint, Philomel Books, has acquired the sequel to The Day the Crayons Quit, the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Drew Daywalt …
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Nathan Lane and Devlin Elliott to Publish Children’s Book with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
New York, NY — Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers announced today that it will publishNaughty Mabel, the first-ever book by Tony and Emmy Award–winning actor Nathan Lane and his …
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Delacorte Press Announces the Publication of a New Book in the #1 New York Times Bestselling Maze Runner Series by James Dashner
New York, NY — Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish the fifth novel in James Dashner’s #1 New York Timesbestselling Maze Runner series, which has sold …
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Enter the 2014 Galactic Academy of Science Book Club Contest!
Tumblehome Learning, an emerging publisher of children’s science books based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced today a contest to promote the creation of science book and activity clubs for kids ages …
