Book Fairs Boost Scholastic Results in Fiscal 2023

In a week filled with bad book business news and a down year for the children's book market, Scholastic nonetheless delivered a generally upbeat financial report for its latest fiscal year—thanks in no small part to the company's booming book fair business. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Simon & Schuster purchased by private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion

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Simon & Schuster sold to private equity firm KKR for $1.62bn

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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out August 2023

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AAP StatShot Shows the US Book Market Flat in May

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How the National Braille Press Brings Books to Blind Readers

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Book Fairs Boost Scholastic Results in Fiscal 2023

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