Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation, commonly known simply as Scholastic, is an American multinational publishing, education, and media company. It is best known for children’s books and classroom materials designed for schools and families. Through its publishing, distribution, and media divisions, Scholastic creates and distributes books, magazines, digital products, and educational resources for pre-K through 12 students, as well as for libraries and literacy programs.

The company was established in the early 20th century and has since grown into a global publisher. It publishes and licenses children’s titles across a range of genres and subjects. A notable achievement is publishing J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series in the United States under its Arthur A. Levine Books imprint, which helped to expand its presence in the school and library markets.

Scholastic operates multiple consumer and educational channels, including widely known programs such as Scholastic Book Clubs and Scholastic Book Fairs, which place books in classrooms nationwide. It also produces magazines and digital learning products under Scholastic Education and Scholastic News, among other brands. The company markets classroom resources, literacy programs, and curricular materials aligned with school standards, as well as consumer titles through direct-to-home sales and retail channels.

Headquartered in New York City, Scholastic is a publicly traded company that serves customers in many countries through a network of offices, distributors, and partnerships.