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Scholastic Corporation Company Profile
Once upon a time, a company grew up to become one of the world's leading children's book publishers. Scholastic Corporation sells more than 320 million books (including the Harry Potter series) annually to children in the US. It also sells products in more than 140 other countries. It operates through four divisions: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution; Educational Publishing; Media, Licensing and Advertising; and International. Known for its school book clubs and fairs, Scholastic also publishes magazines, textbooks, and software for students and teachers; and produces children's TV programming and films. The company additionally owns "Encyclopedia Americana" publisher Scholastic Library Publishing.
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The Nation's Most Promising Teen Writers Published in New Anthology THE BEST TEEN WRITING OF 2009
Marketwire - Mon Nov 23
Census Turns to Kids for Help
at The Wall Street Journal Online - Wed Nov 18
Welch's and Scholastic Parent & Child to Help Grow Gardens in 100 Schools Nationwide
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 16
This Just in -- New Kid Reporters Join the Scholastic Kids Press Corps
Marketwire - Tue Nov 10
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Contact Information
Address: 557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone:212-343-6100
Fax:212-343-6934
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:May
Revenue (2009):1849.30 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-16.20%)
Employees (2009):9,100
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-10.80%)
Key People
Chairman, President, and CEO: Richard (Dick) Robinson
EVP, CFO, and Chief Administrative Officer: Maureen E. O'Connell
VP Trade Book Publicity: Tracy Van Straaten
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Publishing - Books
Top Competitors
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (mhp)
Pearson plc (pso)
Random House, Inc.
 


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