Scholastic Corporation, an American multinational publishing, education and media company, has a global reputation for excellence in children's literature. The company, operating in three distinct segments - Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International - publishes and distributes a vast array of children's books, e-books, media, and interactive products. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment, undoubtedly Scholastic's crown jewel, boasts an enviable portfolio of original publications that include Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Bad Guys, Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Goosebumps, and Clifford The Big Red Dog. The segment also offers licensed properties such as the Peppa Pig and Pokemon. The company's wide range of children's books, novelty products, and titles like Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, Never Touch series, and others under the Klutz and the Make Believe Ideas names are also popular among kids. The Education Solutions segment is primarily focused on publishing and distributing classroom magazines such as Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic. It also provides supplemental and classroom materials and programs, print and online reference and non-fiction products, as well as consulting services. The International segment offers original trade and educational publishing programs and distributes children's books, digital educational resources, and other materials through school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and trade channels. Additionally, the segment produces and distributes magazines and provides online subscription services. Scholastic Corporation distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the Internet. The company, founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York, New York, has become a household name in children's literature, promoting the love for reading and learning worldwide.
Scholastic's ticker is SCHL
The company's shares trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange
They are based in New York City, New York
There are 5001-10,000 employees working at Scholastic
It is emea.scholastic.com/en
Scholastic is in the Services sector
Scholastic is in the Publishing - Books industry
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