Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International.
The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audio books, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channel. It also operates school-based book clubs and book fairs in the United States. Its original publications include The Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Bad Guys, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Clifford The Big Red Dog, as well as I Survived and Goosebumps. The segment also includes licensed properties comprising Peppa Pig and Pokemon, and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokemon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series.
The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names. It also provides supplemental and classroom materials and programs, related support services, and print and online reference and non-fiction products, as well as consulting services.
The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language children's books. It operates school-based marketing channels and supplies original and licensed children's books, along with supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the Internet.
The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
