Industry News
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Fabled Films Press Expands The Nocturnals’ with Exciting Wyndham Grand Hotel Partnership and New Middle Grade and Early Reader Books
New York, NY, February 2018 — Fabled Films Press, a children’s media and entertainment company, is excited to announce a notable partnership with Wyndham Grand, an upscale hotel brand and …
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National Geographic Kids Dives into Fiction with New Imprint, New Book Series
New series hailed by J.J. Abrams as “A fun, exciting and action-packed ride that kids will love” WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2018)— After celebrating a landmark 130 years of exploration, science and …
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Finding My Way Books Participates in Sesame Street in Communities Event
Kansas City, Missouri is one of three US pilot cities designated for the launching of Sesame Street in Communities. This is a new local initiative that supports caregivers with resources …
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Swoon Reads to Launch an App for IOS and Android
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Kelsey MarrujoSwoon Reads Publicitykelsey.marrujo@macmillan.com To Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary, Swoon Reads Is Launching an App for iOS and Android New York, NY (October 16, 2017) – Macmillan …
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Holocaust Survivor Eva Mozes Kor Becomes BuzzFeed Video Phenom
130 Million Views Rocket Kor’s Surviving the Angel of Death to #1 on Amazon! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surviving the Angel of Death, the story of Holocaust Survivor Eva Mozes …
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See the Winners of the 2017 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MORE THAN 890,000 STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD RETURN TO SCHOOL “READING-READY” AFTER LOGGING 138,399,392 MINUTES IN THE SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING CHALLENGE One School in Every …
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Scholastic Announces 44 Kid Reporters Selected to Join 2017–18 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps™
New York, NY – September 12, 2017 – Today, the award-winning Scholastic News Kids Press Corps™ welcomed 44 Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, to cover current events, breaking news, entertainment stories, …
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The Quarto Group Launches New STEAM Collections Empowering kids to be Readers, Thinkers, and Creators
The Quarto Group has launched its new Quarto STEAM initiative in support of the movement to elevate the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics through an integrated …
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Michael di Capua Books/HarperCollins to Publish a New Sendak Book in 2018!
Yesterday’s PW Children’s Bookshelf had some exciting news for picture book lovers everywhere! HarperCollins will be publishing a new Maurice Sendak title in the fall of 2018. A completed manuscript with …
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EBSCO Announces the 2017 SEE-IT Award Winner at ALA Annual
Earlier this year, EBSCO partnered with the Graphic Novel Committee of the Children’s Book Council to launch the SEE-IT Award to recognize the cultural and literary impact of youth graphic …
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Scholastic To Publish Children’s Books By Super Bowl Champion And Literacy Crusader Malcolm Mitchell
New York, NY—June 22, 2017—Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, has acquired world English rights to three children’s books by Super Bowl champion and literacy …
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Scholastic and ASCD Announce Professional Learning Institute for Educators Focused on District-Wide Literacy Improvement
Literacy Leaders’ Institute Helps District and School Leadership Develop Strategies for High-Quality Literacy Instruction Speakers Include Prominent Thought Leaders Carmen Agra Deedy, Dr. Steve Constantino, Stephanie Harvey, Chris Lehman, Rick …
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Kids Summer Reading Adventure Starts Now With the 2017 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge and Reading Road Trip
Kids Log their Reading Minutes to Help Their School Become “Best in State”Two Summer Reading RVs Will Visit 25+ Cities to Host Free “Pop-Up” Reading Festivals Including Author Visits, Giveaways …
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3,500 Teachers to Receive Grants for Classroom Libraries from James Patterson & Scholastic as Part of School Library Campaign
April 20, 2017, New York, NY— James Patterson will personally donate another $1.75 million to school libraries this year, in the third installment of his School Library Campaign. In partnership …
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Scholastic Launches Leveled Bookroom 4.0 for K–6 Classrooms with Print Books, Instructional Materials, and More
Educators Can Enter Sweepstakes to Win a Whole-School Literacy Transformation, Including a Free Leveled Bookroom 4.0 New York, NY – April 12, 2017 – Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s …
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New Book From Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst Helps Educators Discover Why How We Read Matters to Students
Disrupting Thinking Defines Reading as a “Changemaker” and Explains How to Help Students Become Responsive, Responsible, and Compassionate Readers New York, NY – March 31, 2017 – Scholastic, the global …
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Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Finalists Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 22, 2017 – After a two month-long open nomination process, Penguin Young Readers, the Children’s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader …
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Exciting News on the 2017 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CAN ENCOURAGE KIDS TO TAKE A READING ADVENTURE WITH THE 2017 SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Bestselling Author and Scholastic Summer Reading …
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Scholastic to Publish Updated Edition of J.K. Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ By Newt Scamander
NEW YORK, NY — Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will publish an updated edition of the bestselling and collectible companion book to the …
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Scholastic Corporation Continues Leadership Role in Sustainable Paper Procurement Practices
New York, NY — Scholastic, (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that it has surpassed its company-wide goal of strengthening its sustainable paper procurement …