Scholastic Press is an American publishing company that publishes and distributes children's books. The company is known for its popular series, such as Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Goosebumps, among others.
Founded in 1920 by Maurice Robinson as a classroom magazine called The Western Pennsylvania Scholastic.
In 1926, Scholastic Press published its first book, Saplings, a collection of poems by Herbert Farjeon.
In the 1950s, Scholastic Press began publishing children's books.
In 1961, Scholastic Press published Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell.
In the 1990s, Scholastic Press introduced children's books series such as Goosebumps and Animorphs.
In 1998, Scholastic Press published the first book in the Harry Potter series.
Today, Scholastic Press is recognized as the largest publisher and distributor of children's books in the world.
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The Harry Potter series is a seven-book fantasy novel series written by British author J.K. Rowling. It follows the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley as they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and battle against the evil Lord Voldemort.
The Hunger Games Trilogy is a series of young adult dystopian novels written by American author Suzanne Collins. It follows the story of a girl named Katniss Everdeen who must survive a brutal televised competition in which children from each district are selected to fight to the death.
The Goosebumps series is a collection of horror fiction books written by American author R.L. Stine. The books are aimed at children and young adults and feature supernatural elements such as ghosts, witches, and monsters.
Scholastic Book Club is a program offered by Scholastic Press that allows teachers and schools to purchase books at a discounted price to promote reading and literacy among students.
The Harry Potter books have been translated into over 80 languages, including Latin and Ancient Greek.
No, Scholastic Press is not publicly traded. It is a privately held company.
Scholastic Press only accepts manuscripts from literary agents. They do not accept unsolicited submissions.
The reading level of the Goosebumps series is geared towards children between the ages of 8 and 12, with a reading level of 3rd to 7th grade.