

Additionally, complete boxed sets featuring all seven Harry Potter books will be gifted to school libraries in underserved communities. Rowling's Harry Potter-a cultural phenomenon that has inspired kids and families to discover the power and joy of reading."Īs part of its anniversary celebration and in time for back to school, Scholastic, in collaboration with the Scripps Howard Fund, will donate 25,000 copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to students and teachers in Title 1 schools across the U.S. "Scholastic is proud to be the publisher of J.K. For twenty-five years and counting, the adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione, continue to captivate readers of all ages," said Ellie Berger, President, Scholastic Trade. "The magic lives on each year as new young readers begin their Hogwarts journey.

For more on the impact of the Harry Potter book series, check out " 25 Harry Potter Facts." On September 27 th, the Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights will shine in Hogwarts House colors representing Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Ravenclaw blue and Hufflepuff yellow. The video will also appear on a billboard in Times Square starting today. To mark the milestone anniversary, Scholastic released today a commemorative video featuring Harry Potter fans from multiple generations. Harry Potter started the midnight book party phenomenon, smashed publishing records, and to date is the bestselling book series of all time with 600 million copies sold worldwide. Rowling has cast a spell on kids and adults alike and has turned an entire generation into readers. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. 12, 2023 - This month, Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's books, officially marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO LIGHT UP IN HOGWARTS HOUSE COLORS TO MARK THE 25 TH ANNIVERSARY OF HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONEĪnniversary Campaign Highlights Include 25,000 Book Donation for National Literacy Initiative, "Welcome to Hogwarts" Fan Contest, Free Book Club Kits to Libraries, and New Publishing
