Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation is a prominent American publishing and education media company, established in 1920 and headquartered in New York. It specializes in publishing and distributing children's books, educational materials, and popular media, connecting educators and families to foster literacy and learning. The company operates through three segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education, and International. Its Children's Book Publishing segment features well-known titles such as Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Dog Man, along with various educational products and interactive media. The Education segment provides classroom magazines, literacy curriculum, and a range of other educational resources, while the International segment focuses on distributing books and educational materials globally. Scholastic reaches a vast audience, serving over 3.8 million educators and 54 million students, and is actively involved in promoting literacy through school book clubs and fairs, as well as direct distribution to schools and libraries.

Haji Glover

CFO, Finance and Executive Vice President

Past deals in Publishing

Make Believe Ideas

Acquisition in 2019
Make Believe Ideas (MBI), the popular UK-based book publisher known for innovative books for babies and children that encourage creativity and promote learning.

Troubadour Ltd.

Acquisition in 2015
Troubadour organizes book fairs for schools.

Make Believe Ideas

Funding Round in 2015
Make Believe Ideas (MBI), the popular UK-based book publisher known for innovative books for babies and children that encourage creativity and promote learning.

Weekly Reader

Acquisition in 2012
Weekly Reader is a publisher specializing in educational materials for children in grades pre-K through 12. The company produces a range of weekly classroom magazines and other educational literature aimed at enhancing the learning experience in elementary and middle school settings. By focusing on engaging content, Weekly Reader aims to support educators and inspire young learners across the United States.

Learners Publishing

Acquisition in 2012
Learners Publishing is a dynamic publishing company that focuses on producing complementary learning materials in English and Chinese. Catering to both young and adult learners, the company aims to enhance educational experiences in the international market. By specializing in supplemental resources, Learners Publishing supports diverse learning needs and promotes language acquisition among its target audience.

Chicken House Publishing

Acquisition in 2005
Chicken House Publishing Ltd. operates as a children's book publishing company.

Sandvik Publishing

Acquisition in 2002
Sandvik Publishing Ltd., d/b/a Baby's First Book Club, is a direct marketer of age-appropriate books and toys for young children.

Klutz Press

Acquisition in 2002
Klutz, Inc. publishes and distributes activity products for kids in the United States. The company offers activity products, including books, kits, and other kids stuff for 7-14 year olds and for 4-6 year olds. The company also offers products in the areas of crafts, art and drawing, games and puzzles, travel, and science and building. Klutz, Inc. sells its products through book, toy, and gift stores, as well as online at klutz.com.

Tom Snyder Productions, Inc.

Acquisition in 2002
Tom Snyder Productions, Inc., is a developer and publisher of interactive educational software. The Company markets and sells its Educational Publishing products through a combination of field representatives, direct mail, telemarketing and the internet.

Troll Book Fairs

Acquisition in 2001
Troll Book Fairs Inc., is a national school-based book fair operator.

Grolier Incorporated

Acquisition in 2000
Grolier Incorporated (“Grolier”) is the Company is the leading print and on-line publisher of children’s reference and non-fiction products sold primarily to school libraries in the United States.

Pages Book Fairs Inc.

Acquisition in 1998
Pages Book Fairs is a children's book publishing and distribution.

Lectorum Publications

Acquisition in 1996
Lectorum Publications, Inc., is the Spanish language book distributor to schools and libraries in the United States.
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