ADVISORY, Feb. 13, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
What: Deborah Forte, President of Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq:SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, and Clifford The Big Red Dog(tm), the beloved literary icon and star of the top rated children's television series, will preside over the opening bell to celebrate Valentine's Day. Clifford The Big Red Dog has been part of children's lives for 45 years with more than 120 million books in print and a top-rated children's show on PBS KIDS. Millions of children around the world have grown up with Clifford through books, television, videos, merchandise, and web content. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Thursday, February 14th, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. EST Contacts: Sara Sinek Scholastic Corporation (212)343-6899 ssinek@scholastic.com NASDAQ MarketSite: Jolene Libretto 646.441.5220; Jolene.Libretto@nasdaq.com
Feed Information:
The opening bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on (Galaxy 26) uplink IA-5 C-band/transponder 14. The downlink frequency is 3980 horizontal; audio: 6.2/6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.
Photos:
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About Scholastic:
Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq:SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and children's media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company's Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.