Industry News
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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 …
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22 Talented Educators Will Share Expertise Throughout 2016-17 School Years as Scholastic “Top Teaching” Bloggers
NEW YORK, NY — Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, has announced the 2016–17 team of 22 exceptional preschool–grade 8 educators to serve as bloggers …
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America’s Youth Have Spoken: Hillary Clinton Is Generation Z’s Choice for President
NEW YORK, NY — Channel One News, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt company, today announced Hillary Clinton the winner of OneVote 2016, Channel One News’s nationwide mock election for students in …
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#MyCreativeYear: Why Creative Teens Should Share Their Story
NEW YORK, NY — Today’s teens have many ways to connect and share with their peers including online, social media, texting and more. Even though there are countless options available, …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Launches First K-12 Curricula Built from the Ground Up to Address Next Generation Science Standards
BOSTON, MA — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today 27announced the release of HMH Science Dimensions™, the first comprehensive K-12 science curriculum created specifically to meet the new …
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Candlewick Press Partners with Nonprofits in Celebration of 25 Years of Maisy
Maisy campaigns planned with The Molina Foundation, Nemours Reading BrightStart! and United Through Reading SOMERVILLE, MA, October 25, 2016 – With more than 35 million copies sold around the world, Lucy …
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Accolades for Story Monsters Ink™
The magazine, which caters to kids and adults alike with featured interviews from beloved children’s book creators, has won the Mom’s Choice Gold Award and stellar reviews from School Library Journal and others. …
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St. Martin’s Press Launches New Crossover, Coming-Of-Age Imprint, Wednesday Books
New York, NY — St. Martin’s Press is proud to announce the launch of Wednesday Books, a new crossover, coming-of-age imprint that will publish books for both the adult and …
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Penguin Young Readers Acquires Three New Miss Peregrine Novels From #1 Bestselling Author Ransom Riggs
New York, NY — Dutton Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has acquired three new books in the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. The new story arc, set …