Scholastic Corporation is an American multinational publishing, education and media company known for publishing, selling, and distributing books and educational materials for schools, teachers, parents, and children. Products are distributed to schools and districts, to consumers through the schools via reading clubs and fairs, and through retail stores and online sales. The company also has a substantial presence in television and video, licensing and consumer products, and is a leading provider of educational materials online and in print. Scholastic also publishes instructional reading and writing programs, and offers professional learning and consultancy services for school improvement.