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SCHOLASTIC NAMES SASHA QUINTON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT OF THE NEWLY INTEGRATED SCHOOL READING EVENTS DIVISION
NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that Sasha
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that Sasha Quinton has been named Executive Vice President and President, School Reading Events. Previously EVP and President, School Book Fairs, Ms. Quinton brings growth-focused, strategic leadership to the newly combined U.S. Book Fairs and Book Clubs divisions. In this new role for the Company, Ms. Quinton continues to be a member of the executive committee, reporting to Scholastic President and CEO Peter Warwick.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Sasha's promotion to this new, expanded role is a critical part of our larger strategy for Scholastic. Having now integrated our market-leading Book Clubs and Book Fairs into a single, aligned organization, we are creating multiple opportunities to expand Scholastic's impact, serve our customers better and improve efficiencies,\" noted Mr. Warwick. \"Under Sasha's leadership since 2020, Book Fairs have achieved impressive growth and profitability by providing access to the most sought-after books and continuously innovating to meet the needs of children, families, and educators. We are excited about the potential of the new School Reading Events division to accelerate growth and deliver on our mission of reaching every child through literacy as we boost their passion for reading.\"\nMs. Quinton has appointed a new School Reading Events management committee, tapping proven leaders who successfully transformed the Book Fairs business during the pandemic, one of the most challenging periods in the division's history, and have delivered double-digit growth and historic participation since. They also rebranded the trusted Fairs franchise with a bold character-forward design, modern aesthetic, and child-first approach.\n\"I'm proud to lead this extraordinary team who have driven strong growth and impact by innovating to engage and delight today's educators, families and students,\" Ms. Quinton said. \"We look forward to working together now to build on the iconic histories of Scholastic Book Fairs and Book Clubs, which have helped generations of children discover the power of reading, as we continue to spark empowerment, connection and wide-eyed 'Bookjoy' for the millions of kids we serve.\"\nMs. Quinton brings more than two decades of publishing, ret...