Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) (NASDAQ:SCHL) is a global publisher and distributor of children’s books and educational materials headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1920 by Maurice R. Robinson, the company has built a century-long legacy of connecting young readers with high-quality literature, innovative classroom resources and digital learning platforms. Scholastic’s mission centers on fostering a lifelong love of reading through accessible, engaging content for students from preschool through high school.
The company operates through several primary divisions: Children’s Book Publishing & Distribution, Classroom Magazines, Education Technology and International. Scholastic’s Children’s Book Publishing division includes bestselling titles and beloved series such as Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Clifford the Big Red Dog, as well as graphic novels under imprints like Graphix. The Classroom Magazines segment produces a portfolio of age-graded periodicals—such as Scholastic News and Science World—designed to support literacy, science and social studies curricula in K-12 classrooms.
Beyond publishing, Scholastic is renowned for its book fairs and book clubs, which deliver millions of titles annually through partnerships with schools and libraries across North America and in markets spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Scholastic’s Education Technology offerings, including Scholastic Literacy Pro and the Scholastic Learning Zone, provide teachers with digital tools, assessments and interactive content to personalize instruction and track student progress.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Warwick, Scholastic continues to expand its global footprint and embrace digital innovation while maintaining its core commitment to literacy. With a workforce of educators, editors, authors and technologists, the company remains focused on creating inspirational learning experiences and increasing access to quality reading materials for children around the world.
