Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.
True to its mission of more than 100 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
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Penguin Random House Canada, the country’s largest book publisher, aims to nourish a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. Our celebrated and widely known imprints include Allen Lane, Anchor Canada, Appetite by Random House, Bond Street Books, Doubleday Canada, Hamish Hamilton Canada, Knopf Canada, McClelland & Stewart, Penguin Canada, Penguin Teen, Puffin Canada, Random House Canada, Signal, Strange Light, Tundra Books, Viking Canada, and Vintage Canada; we also produce the award-winning magazine Hazlitt.
We are the Canadian arm of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, whose publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors and who employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Penguin Random House was formed on July 1, 2013 by Bertelsmann and Pearson, who own 75 per cent and 25 per cent respectively. As part of the global merger, Penguin Random House Canada was formed through the merger of Penguin Canada and Random House of Canada, who had operated in Canada for 39 and 69 years respectively.
We publish over 500 new original titles per year in the North American market and distribute another 10,000 titles in Canada on behalf of Penguin Random House publishers in the U.S. and the U.K. and many clients. We also run our own Toronto-based audiobook program and in-house recording studio, employing Canadian artists, authors, and directors.
With a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, our expansive publishing portfolio contains books for readers of all ages at every stage of life. From politics to poetry, board books to biography, award-winning fiction to non-fiction classics, the country’s cultural conversation begins at Penguin Random House Canada.
Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, toys, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.
If you are interested in a career in publishing, Chronicle Books is always hiring. We regularly have roles available in Sales, Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, Design, Finance, IT, and more. Check out our job board here: https://lnkd.in/ge7uq2vF
Chronicle Connects is our commitment to examine the broader ecosystem of our publishing and bring the values of volunteerism and environmentalism to the heart of what we do. More information about our efforts here: www.chroniclebooks.com/chronicle-connects