Sony announced today that it is in production of a film adaptation of one of Scholastic's bestselling series, Goosebumps. In conjunction with one of the leading publishers of children's content, Sony has brought along actor Jack Black to lead an all-star cast for one of the most popular children's series of all time. Directed by Rob Letterman, the Goosebumps movie is being … [Read more...] about Scholastic’s Goosebumps Series to Be Adapted for Film
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eBooks Overtaking Global Markets
The publishing industry has endured several years' worth of "yes it is, no it isn't" information concerning ebook penetration into the reading market, and formal numbers are finally demonstrating that ebooks are not a fad--while still acknowledging openly that print books aren't going away any time soon either. So what's behind the rumor mill that ebooks are or are not … [Read more...] about eBooks Overtaking Global Markets
eBook Review: Cinderella Spinderella by Mark Binder
Verdict: 4 Stars When you're up for a digital book innovation award at the Digital Book World Conference and Expo and you lose out to the powerhouse that is Scholastic, Inc., that's still pretty impressive. Fortunately for Light Publications and their ebook Cinderella Spinderella, what makes their book great isn't just the full-color illustrations, audio read-aloud, … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Cinderella Spinderella by Mark Binder
Want Your Kids to Read More? Leave Them Alone.
In-depth details on what motivates reading in children have come out in a new book, published by the world's leading publisher of children's content, Scholastic. In Reading Unbound: Why Kids Need to Read What They Want – and Why We Should Let Them, authors Jeffrey D. Wilhelm (Boise State University) and Michael W. Smith (Temple University), explain that there has to be more to … [Read more...] about Want Your Kids to Read More? Leave Them Alone.
Scholastic Releases “Shoppable” Magazine
For the upcoming holiday season, Scholastic is making the gift-giving experience even more streamlined for busy parents. In addition to highlighting the recipients of the 2014 Gold Star Toy Awards in an upcoming edition of its magazine, the creators of the issue have made the magazine "shoppable" in conjunction with ShopAdvisor and Digimarc. “This holiday season, we are … [Read more...] about Scholastic Releases “Shoppable” Magazine
Scholastic Book Fairs Go Mobile with New App
Many readers have fond memories of Scholastic Book Fair time when they were in school, getting the chance to browse new books and discover a new character, series, or author. But the world's largest publisher of children's books and content is bringing the book fair to mobile devices, thanks to its free app that lets young readers find out even more information about the … [Read more...] about Scholastic Book Fairs Go Mobile with New App
Scholastic Talks Children’s Publishing and Digital Content at Frankfurt Book Fair
One of the great paradoxes of digital publishing and children's content is that children and teens were the demographics who were at one point the least likely to consume digital content. Whether over the original concerns from parents of expensive device damage and enhanced ebooks being likened to video games, or the young adults' own feedback that reading was for paper, … [Read more...] about Scholastic Talks Children’s Publishing and Digital Content at Frankfurt Book Fair
Children’s Book Illustrators and Scholastic Come Together to Promote Reading
Award-winning illustrators of some of the best known children's book series have come together with Scholastic to support a new literacy initiative, "Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life." Thirteen illustrators each made their own artistic representations of Scholastic's theme, all focused on the love of reading. “This year’s Read Every Day artwork exemplifies the joys and … [Read more...] about Children’s Book Illustrators and Scholastic Come Together to Promote Reading
Reach Out and Read Earns LOC Prize, Receives One Million Books from Scholastic
At this weekend's National Book Festival, hosted by the Library of Congress, book distribution and reading awareness organization Reach Out and Read was presented with the David M. Rubenstein Prize for the charity's work to combat illiteracy, especially among low-income and underserved demographics of children. In addition the $150,000 prize, Reach Out and Read had a new … [Read more...] about Reach Out and Read Earns LOC Prize, Receives One Million Books from Scholastic
Children and Audiobooks: Clear Educational, Enjoyment Benefits
When ebooks first evolved into the digital editions that readers consume today, children were often left out of the mix. Parents weren't eager to put expensive devices into the hands of young readers, and a cycle ensued as publishers didn't create an abundance of content in the children's publishing sphere. Now that the original stigma against children's ebooks is dissolving, … [Read more...] about Children and Audiobooks: Clear Educational, Enjoyment Benefits