Scholastic is an American publisher and education company that focuses on producing and distributing educational materials for students, teachers, and parents. Their mission is to provide quality books, magazines, and informational products that help children become more capable and confident learners.
Scholastic was founded in 1920 by Maurice R. Robinson as a magazine for high school students.
In 1926, Scholastic launched its first book club.
In 1957, Scholastic introduced the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for college-bound students.
Scholastic has since grown into a global children's publishing, education, and media company, with operations in over 135 countries around the world.
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Scholastic Book Clubs is a program that allows teachers and parents to order children's books at a discount. This program has been in place since 1948.
Scholastic News is a magazine for elementary school students that provides a variety of informational articles on current events, as well as a digital platform called Scholastic News Online.
Scholastic Classroom Magazines are magazines for K-12 students that provide educational and informational content on a variety of topics, including science, social studies, and language arts.
Scholastic publishes books for children and young adults that cover a wide range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
Scholastic primarily sells books through its book clubs and fairs, which are typically organized through schools. However, some books may be available for purchase directly from Scholastic's website.
Yes, Scholastic offers e-books and audiobooks for many of its titles through its website and other digital retailers.
No, Scholastic has operations in over 135 countries around the world.
Scholastic does accept unsolicited manuscripts, but they only consider submissions that are addressed to a specific editor and adhere to specific guidelines outlined on their website.