NEWS RELEASES > DECEMBER 20, 2020
BY BRITTEN FOLLETT VIA ESCHOOL NEWS
My husband quite often reminds me not to use my behavior as a child OR an adult as an indicator of others’… because I’m weird. From the moment I learned to read, I loved it. My favorite winter break was spent bingeing on every Baby-Sitters Club book in the series. As an adult, at any given moment, I’m listening to an audiobook and bouncing between one or two print books. Sometimes I read to learn. But most often, I read because I love it. But again…I’m weird.
Is it weird? Or did the mere fact I enjoyed access to books at home, school, and in the public library as a student give me a distinct advantage? The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), otherwise known as The Nation’s Report Card, indicates that students scoring in the lowest percentiles in reading and math are dipping noticeably.
All4Ed's Future Ready Schools Launches Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2025 — All4Ed’s Future Ready Schools® (FRS) today announced the release of the Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0, an updated framework that positions school librarians as catalysts for learning, innovation, and equity in today’s rapidly changing...
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Follett Content Expands to Public Libraries
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McHenry, Ill., Sep. 23, 2025 – Follett Content, a trusted partner of PreK-12 school librarians worldwide and leader in educational content and services, today announced it will support the children’s and Young Adult (YA) public library space. This initiative stems from the company’s...
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September 16, 2025
McHenry, Ill., Sep. 16, 2025 – Follett Content, in proud partnership with United Way of Greater McHenry County, is excited to welcome the community to its Warehouse Book Sale on Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1340 Ridgeview...
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Follett Content Champions Literacy Access with Exclusive Preorder Pricing on Two Fall Blockbusters
July 15, 2025
McHenry, Ill., Jul. 15, 2025 – In a bold move to support literacy and equity in schools, Follett Content is launching an exclusive preorder promotion for two of the most anticipated titles in children’s literature: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper (releasing...
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Offering books featuring favorite licensed characters can engage young readers
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LOCAL BUSINESS DONATES SALES TO KIDS IN NEED
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McHenry, Ill., Apr. 10, 2025 – Edythe's Book Nook, the employee bookstore of McHenry’s Follett Content, is proud to announce the donation of $1,300 from its January and February 2025, sales to Kids in Need McHenry County. This generous contribution will support the organization's...
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