Scholastic Press Releases
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Special Anniversary Edition to be Released on September 23, 2008 by Scholastic
Book Features Special Material by J.K. Rowling And New Art by Mary Grandpré
New York, NY (May 20, 2008) -- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first book in J.K. Rowling’s phenomenally best-selling series, will be released in a special anniversary edition on September 23, 2008. The book, published by Scholastic, will feature exclusive bonus material from J.K. Rowling as well as new cover art and a four-color frontispiece by Mary Grandpré.
QED Named 2008 “Company of the Year” By Association of Educational Publishers
Denver, CO (May 19, 2008) — Quality Education Data® (QED®), the education market research and database firm, has been named the Association of Educational Publishers’ (AEP) “Company of the Year” for 2007.
Sony Gets Goosebumps: Scholastic’s Bestselling Book Series to Be Adapted into Feature Film
Original Films and Scholastic Media to Produce New Movie Based on Internationally Renowned Children’s Book Series With Sales of More than 300 Million Copies Worldwide
Culver City, CA (May 15, 2008) — Columbia Pictures has acquired from Scholastic Media the right to adapt Scholastic’s bestselling Goosebumps™; book series into a theatrical feature. The film will be produced by Deborah Forte and Neal H. Moritz; it was announced today by Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, presidents of Columbia Pictures.
“Planet Earth,” BBC Television Program, to Become Scholastic Children's Publishing Program
ALL SCHOLASTIC/PLANET EARTH BOOKS TO BE PRINTED ON
30% POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLED PAPER
Meg Cabot Fans Make Their Own Rules at New Online Community Site from Scholastic
The Princess Diaries author invites fans to Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls web site
Where GIRLS Make the RULES
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Names New Executive Director, Virginia McEnerney
New York, NY (April 21, 2008) — The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the nonprofit that administers The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, today appointed Virginia McEnerney as Executive Director. Ms. McEnerney will report to the Board of Directors and work closely with senior management from Scholastic Inc., including Richard Robinson, CEO of Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company. Scholastic founded the Art & Writing Awards 85 years ago this year.
Earth Day Unveiling of Scholastic’s First Ever “Kids’ Environmental Report Card”
Kids Give an “F” to Adults’ Response to Global Climate Change; Of all Environmental Issues, 54% Say It’s Most Important
Scholastic Names Dr. Clayton Wilcox Vice President, Education and Corporate Relations
New York, NY — April 17, 2008 — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that Dr. Clayton Wilcox, Superintendent of Schools in Pinellas County, Florida since 2004, will join the company as Vice President, Education and Corporate Relations. Dr. Wilcox is a respected educator with almost 30 years experience in the classroom, as a principal and as leader of large public school districts.
