New York, NY (November 10, 2008)—Lectorum Publications, the largest and oldest distributor of Spanish-language books in the United States, announces the grand opening of its new consumer web site, www.LibreriaLectorum.com on Monday, November 17, 2008. LibreriaLectorum.com, the largest U.S. Spanish-language online bookstore exclusively in Spanish, will offer thousands of adult and children’s titles directly to the public, building upon Lectorum’s trusted reputation earned over nearly half a century of providing the best selection of quality Spanish-language and bilingual books through libraries, schools, universities and retailers.

“Now Hispanics in every town, large and small, from coast to coast, will have access to quality books and can be part of a vibrant book-loving community,” said Teresa Mlawer, President of Lectorum Publications, a subsidiary of Scholastic. “It is truly a neighborhood bookstore online. As we add features every day, visitors will hear from Latino authors, get book and gift suggestions from staff, and join in the conversation about books and reading.”

In celebration of the launch and to kick-off the new site’s series of recurring author conversations, Lectorum is presenting its first Café Literario with best-selling authors Mirta Ojito, Esmeralda Santiago and Victor Villaseñor on November 19, 2008 at Scholastic’s global headquarters in New York City. The invitation-only event, moderated by Univision’s Antonio Martínez, will be recorded and available on www.LibreriaLectorum.com on Monday, November 24. Showcasing conversations with talented authors from the U.S and around the world, Café Literario is just one of many www.LibreriaLectorum.com features that will greet visitors as they browse the aisles of the online bookstore. Planned site features include:

• Ask the Bookseller to request specific titles and get recommendations. li>Bestseller Lists and Staff Picks.
• Book Reviews and Recommendations from fellow readers.
• Meet the Author--Learn what the authors are reading and the stories behind their books.
• Book Clubs--Read a book and join in the conversation.
• Calendar Listings to find out about author visits, book signings, book fairs and festivals, and other literary events around the country.

To support families and friends who give the gift of reading this holiday season, LibreriaLectorum.com is offering special discounts of ten per cent off all orders placed between November 17 and December 19 and free ground shipping on orders of more than $50.

About Lectorum
Lectorum Publications is the largest and oldest U.S. Spanish-language book distributor, delivering more than 25,000 adult and children titles to schools, libraries, universities, bookstores and other specialized markets throughout the United States via www.Lectorum.com and serving consumers throughout the U.S. via www.LibreriaLectorum.com. A subsidiary of Scholastic since 1996, Lectorum also publishes children’s books in Spanish.

About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and a leader in educational technology and children’s media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company’s Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.

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