Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Donates More than 100,000 Books in 2009
To celebrate its 178th year, HMH plans to donate 178,000 books to non-profit groups and school districts in 2010
BOSTON — December 23, 2009 — Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt today announced that this week’s donation of 10,000 books to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America during the holiday gift drive on NBC’s Today Show brings the Company over the 100,000 mark for books donated in 2009.
To honor its 178th year, the Company plans to donate 178,000 books in 2010.
“As the oldest educational publisher in the nation, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt recognizes its vital role in educating young minds and providing the best resources to help them achieve their goals,” said Barry O’Callaghan, Chief Executive Officer of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. “We look forward to continuing our 178-year-old legacy of educating future generations into 2010 and beyond.”
In 2009, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt donated books to many worthy schools and organizations, from public school libraries in Boston and Cleveland to struggling school districts in Louisiana and California. During one weekend in July, the Company donated 25,000 books to Boston Public School libraries as part of Kevin Youkilis’ Hits for Kids program. In December, more than 25,000 textbooks and resources were given away to teachers in the Los Angeles area to help fill a major void in budget-strapped classrooms.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education leader and the world’s largest publisher of educational materials for pre-K–12 schools. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com.
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