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DOG MAN TOPS THE CHARTS: DAV PILKEY'S "DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER" IS #1 BESTSELLING BOOK AROUND THE WORLD

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Ellie Berger, President of Scholastic Trade, said "The growth of Dog Man is extraordinary. Not only have we seen robust sales with the release of The Scarlet Shedder, we also saw a 25% increase in backlist sales for Dog Man in the U.S. With our Dog Man 'Power Up' campaign, we have been working closely with retailers and our international publishing partners to make this book release a global publishing event--bringing excitement to bookstores, libraries, schools, and communities everywhere. This is a testament to the incredible appeal and influence of Dav Pilkey's books with their trademark humor and heart. We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm for the series continue to grow worldwide."

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  • NEW YORK and TORONTO and LONDON and SYDNEY, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog Man is top dog and it's a global sweep!
  • The bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey powers up to the #1 spot with Dog Man: The Scarlett Shedder topping bestseller lists worldwide.
  • In Australia and New Zealand, sales for The Scarlet Shedder grew 9% compared to the previous Dog Man book, and in Canada, sales are trending 10% higher.
  • In Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, the twelfth book in the series, Dav Pilkey delves into the world of artificial intelligence and introduces A.I.

DOG MAN, DAV PILKEY'S GLOBAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON WITH MORE THAN 60 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT TO DATE, IS BACK WITH A NEW BOOK, HIT MUSICAL, FREE COMICS, AND MORE

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog Man is back! The #1 global bestselling and acclaimed book series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey makes a rollicking return on March 28th with a new book, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, releasing simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia. Pilkey's hit series which launched to multiple starred reviews six years ago, has more than 60 million copies in print to date with translations in 44 languages. The last installment in the series, Dog Man: Mothering Heights, published nearly two years ago, dominated both children's and adult bestseller lists, and was the #1 bestselling book overall in the U.S. in 2021. TheaterWorksUSA recently announced the March 4th return of the hit show Dog Man: The Musical at New World Stages in New York City, with performances also set to begin in Australia in June. A feature film adaptation of Dog Man is in the works from DreamWorks Animation.

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  • Pilkey's hit series which launched to multiple starred reviews six years ago, has more than 60 million copies in print to date with translations in 44 languages.
  • A feature film adaptation of Dog Man is in the works from DreamWorks Animation.
  • Additionally, multiple Dog Man costume characters will make "surprise and delight" appearances at major venues and conventions throughout the year.
  • Launched in August 2022, Dav Pilkey's Epic Comic Club has reached kids, parents, caregivers, and educators in 153 countries to date.

Slow Down, Connect and Share Stories with Scholastic, LitWorld®, and Fan-Favorite Children's Authors to Celebrate World Read Aloud Day® on February 1st

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With families busier than ever, LitWorld®, the global non-profit advocating for the power of sharing stories and founder of World Read Aloud Day, and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, are encouraging communities across the globe to slow down and connect through reading on February 1, 2023, for World Read Aloud Day (WRAD). Celebrated on the ground in 173 countries, the 14th annual celebration is going truly global with free, virtual programming spanning across time zones for 24 hours. Internationally, children's book authors will be reading aloud and sharing pre-recorded messages from 13 countries through Storyvoice, a digital app where each week 1,000s of children, classrooms and families read and interact live with Scholastic authors.

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  • Internationally, children's book authors will be reading aloud and sharing pre-recorded messages from 13 countries through Storyvoice, a digital app where each week 1,000s of children, classrooms and families read and interact live with Scholastic authors.
  • To access additional resources from LitWorld®, the founder of World Read Aloud Day, including activity guides, book lists, and printable bookmarks, visit: www.litworld.org/worldreadaloudday .
  • I hope you will join me in celebrating and supporting the power of story-telling on this day and throughout the year."
  • For more information about LitWorld®, visit: https://litworld.org
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SCHOLASTIC REPORTS FISCAL 2023 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS AND AFFIRMS FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The Company distributed $5.1 million in dividends in the first quarter and has reacquired 122,781 shares of its common stock to-date for $5.7 million.

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  • The Company distributed $5.1 million in dividends in the first quarter and has reacquired 122,781 shares of its common stock to-date for $5.7 million.
  • Book Fairs revenues increased $12.3 million to $28.3 million, primarily due to increased shipments related to reward redemptions.
  • New fair activity is minimal during the first quarter based on the seasonality of the business.
  • Peter Warwick, Scholastic President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Cleary, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will moderate the call.

DOG MAN: TWENTY THOUSAND FLEAS UNDER THE SEA BY #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND CALDECOTT HONOREE DAV PILKEY TO BE PUBLISHED WORLDWIDE ON MARCH 28, 2023

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Readers and retailers rejoice! Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, announced today that 2023 will be a big and exciting year for kids and families everywhere with the publication of a new Dog Man graphic novel. DOG MAN: TWENTY THOUSAND FLEAS UNDER THE SEA, the newest book in the #1 global bestselling and critically-acclaimed series will release on March 28, 2023, simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia. This eleventh installment in the series follows Dog Man: Mothering Heights which dominated both children's and adult bestseller lists, and was the #1 bestselling book overall in 2021, selling more than 2 million copies to date in the U.S. alone. In just over five years since Dog Man launched to multiple starred reviews, there are more than 50 million copies of the Dog Man books in print with translations in 42 languages. DreamWorks Animation is currently developing a movie adaptation of Dog Man.

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  • With more than 90 million copies in print to date, the Captain Underpants series will soon mark its 25th anniversary.
  • In a statement, Caldecott Honoree Dav Pilkey said: "I am humbled and grateful to do what I love for a living.
  • All ten books in the Dog Man series published to date have clinched the #1 spot on renowned bestseller lists.
  • The publication of Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea marks Dav Pilkey's 35 years of writing and illustrating award-winning and bestselling books for children.

Books-A-Million Kicks Off Book Lovers Season™ to Highlight Fall's Most Anticipated New Releases

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million launches its fourth annual Book Lovers Season™ in anticipation of this year's extensive and varied fall publishing lineup. The book retailer's experts have explored all the titles releasing this fall and selected their top recommendations across a variety of categories.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Books-A-Million launches its fourth annual Book Lovers Season in anticipation of this year's extensive and varied fall publishing lineup.
  • The book retailer's experts have explored all the titles releasing this fall and selected their top recommendations across a variety of categories.
  • "Book Lovers Season introduces a stellar fall publishing lineup that offers something for readers of every persuasion.
  • "In addition to finding highly anticipated new releases by bestselling authors, customers will discover debut authors making their mark and autographed editions.

CANADA'S BIG-ON-BOOKS TOY STORE: TOYS"R"US CANADA ANNOUNCES MAJOR BOOK EXPANSION

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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TORONTO, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ -Toys"R"Us Canada has long been the dedicated specialty retailer of toys and baby products.

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  • TORONTO, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ -Toys"R"Us Canada has long been the dedicated specialty retailer of toys and baby products.
  • "Fostering a lifetime's passion for reading and books is hugely important to all of us at Penguin Random House Canada.
  • This expansion is part of Toys"R"Us Canada's commitment to serving families by bringing a broad and deep selection of books and toys together in one exciting space.
  • Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us are registered trademarks owned by Toys"R"Us (Canada) Ltd. All rights reserved.

Scholastic To Publish A New Graphic Novel By Dav Pilkey, The #1 Global Bestselling Author And Award-Winning Illustrator Of Dog Man

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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School Library Journal, also in a starred review, raved that Cat Kid Comic Club is "Colorful, compelling, and laugh-out-loud funny.

Key Points: 
  • School Library Journal, also in a starred review, raved that Cat Kid Comic Club is "Colorful, compelling, and laugh-out-loud funny.
  • The launch of Cat Kid Comic Club marked Dav Pilkey's 34 years of publishing bestselling and award-winning books for children.
  • His first graphic novel, The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, was published in 2002, fourteen years before the release of the first Dog Man graphic novel.
  • All ten books in the Dog Man series published to date have clinched the #1 overall spot on renowned bestseller lists.

Books-A-Million Invites Kids to Have Fun Reading as Summer Reading Program Returns, Mid-May through Labor Day

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Friday, May 15, 2020
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In an effort to continue education and reading into the summer months, Books-A-Million Summer Reading Adventure Program is back!

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  • In an effort to continue education and reading into the summer months, Books-A-Million Summer Reading Adventure Program is back!
  • Students are invited to participate in the annual program designed to help strengthen childrens reading and writing skills, from May 15 through Labor Day.
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    Books-A-Million invites students to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program with Dav Pilkey.
  • We all know that reading is important, but theres a certain kind of reading that is life-changing: reading for fun.

Scholastic To Launch "Cat Kid Comic Club" An All-New Graphic Novel Series By #1 Global Bestselling Author And Illustrator Dav Pilkey On December 1, 2020

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that it will launch Cat Kid Comic Club, an all-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the worldwide bestselling Dog Man series.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that it will launch Cat Kid Comic Club, an all-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the worldwide bestselling Dog Man series.
  • Cat Kid Comic Club, a groundbreaking graphic novel that celebrates creativity and friendship, will be published worldwide simultaneously in hardcover and e-book on December 1, 2020.
  • The launch of this new series marks Dav Pilkey's thirty-four years of publishing bestselling and award-winning books for children in various formats all with his trademark humor and heart.
  • The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, Pilkey's first graphic novel published in 2002, was an instant national bestseller.