New York, NY — February 28, 2012 — Scholastic Parent & Child® magazine announced today the launch of the 2012 "Family of the Year," a nationwide search to find families who are giving back and paying it forward in their schools and communities. The winning family will receive $20,000 in savings bonds, appear on the June/July cover of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine and win a trip to New York City.

"Now in its third year, 'Family of the Year' celebrates families across the country who are active, hands-on citizens," said Nick Friedman, editor-in-chief of Scholastic Parent & Child. "We are looking for feel-good entries that are inspiring, actionable and speak volumes about the importance of community involvement."

Two runners-up will receive a $1,000 savings bond, and Scholastic will donate $1,000 in Scholastic books to the school, library or community organization of each runners' up choosing, and family recognition in Scholastic Parent & Child magazine.

The past "Family of the Year" winners include the Athanas family of Studio City, CA who created a social networking outreach organization that helps families participate in volunteer activities, and the Clifford family of Belle Harbor, NY who actively volunteer in their community and participate in the Wounded Warriors Project.

To learn more about the 2012 Family of the Year contest, including complete rules, prize details and how to nominate your family and/or a family you know who is leading the charge on the charitable front, visit scholastic.com/familyoftheyear. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Entry period closes on March 15, 2012. Void where prohibited.

About Scholastic Parent & Child®
Scholastic Parent & Child is one of today’s leading parenting magazines, reaching more than 7.5 million parents. Scholastic Parent & Child was created for families with children ages birth to 12, and one hundred percent of the editorial content is dedicated to informing parents on topics that serve the entire family, including child development, well being, health, activities, travel, fashion, and food. To visit the magazine’s online site, log on to www.scholastic.com/parents. To learn more about Scholastic, visit our online media room mediaroom.scholastic.com.

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