Scholastic has been offering the best of children's publishing to Australian children for over 50 years and is recognised as a leader in children's publishing. The HJ Ashton Company, founded in New Zealand in 1962, established its presence in Australia in 1968 and became part of the Scholastic Inc. International group in 1970.

At the heart of our business is the understanding that literacy is essential for learning and achievement. We firmly believe all children can reach their potential by developing reading skills. Our goal at Scholastic is to inspire all children to become lifelong readers and learners, helping them discover joy and success through reading

Scholastic Publishing is Australia's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, representing nearly 30% of the country's best-selling titles. We release approximately 500 books in Australia annually under five imprints, including bestsellers and award-winners that appeal to established and fledgling readers. Our imprints include Scholastic Press, Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia, Koala Books and Scholastic Australia licensed books. Our books are sold worldwide, and foreign rights sales are a significant and growing aspect of our business. We license rights to over 30 countries, including the USA, UK, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, and Korea.

Scholastic Book Club is available in over 90% of primary schools in Australia, allowing children and teachers to explore the best in both Australian and international children's literature. Book Club allows parents and children to purchase affordable, age-appropriate books to bridge the class-to-home reading connection.

Scholastic Book Fairs conducts over 6,000 school-based fairs annually in Australia, enabling a hands-on experience where children can access a wide choice of books and igniting a life-long passion for reading.

Scholastic Education provides highly effective instructional literacy and numeracy programs aligned with schools' curriculum. For over 50 years, Scholastic Education has been closely affiliated with departments of education and classroom teachers, contributing to the positioning of Scholastic Australia as one of the most respected names in the Australian education sector.

Australian Standing Orders is a subscription service to school libraries that offers the best new releases from all publishers and comprehensive teacher notes that provide ideas for classroom activities and discussion.