Founded on October 22, 1920, by Maurice Robinson in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Scholastic Corporation is a leading American multinational company in publishing, education, and media. The company’s core mission is to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning among children. Scholastic publishes and distributes books, comics, and educational materials for schools, teachers, parents, and children. Their products are available through retail and online sales, as well as through school-based reading clubs and book fairs. Clifford the Big Red Dog, created by Norman Bridwell in 1963, serves as the company's official mascot.
Notable affiliated individuals include founder Maurice Robinson. Scholastic has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming a component of the S&P 600 and being publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker SCHL. The company is headquartered in the Scholastic Building in New York City. Scholastic's impact on children's literacy and education is profound, with its extensive distribution network and popular book fairs making it a cornerstone in educational publishing.
