Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS) and Albert Whitman & Co. Announce Full-Service, International-Only Sales & Fulfillment Agreement

January 21, 2020
ASHLAND, OH – Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a leading provider of sales and fulfillment services, is pleased to announce the signing of a full-service, international-only agreement to select markets with Albert Whitman & Company, effective immediately. Best known for its children’s series The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Albert Whitman & ...

Wheaton College Unveils Newly-Renovated Campus Store

January 9, 2020
WHEATON, IL – Follett Higher Education Group and Wheaton College are pleased to announce the opening of our newly renovated store located in the Student Services Building in the heart of campus. No longer simply a bookstore, the rebranded “Wheaton College Campus Store” offers expanded clothing lines, gifts, supplies and general books, as well as charging ...

Jennifer Hatton Promoted to Executive Vice President and Appointed to Follett’s Executive Committee

December 11, 2019
WESTCHESTER, ILL – Follett Corporation announced the recent promotion of Jennifer Hatton to Executive Vice President of Retail Operations and Course Materials Solutions, and her appointment to the company’s Executive Committee.  Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Clay Wahl, Hatton assumes expanded accountability for inventory management across the Follett ...

2020 Follett Challenge Entry Deadline is Thursday, Dec. 12

December 5, 2019
MCHENRY, ILL – The deadline for PreK-12 districts and schools to submit their nominations for the 2020 Follett Challenge is noon CST Thursday, Dec. 12. The ninth annual contest formally launched in October with more ways to win a portion of $200,000 (USD) in Follett products and/or services that will be awarded. The change in prize structure calls for a 200 percent ...

Follett Launches Book Orders for the Classroom

November 7, 2019
MCHENRY, IL – Two years after introducing its book fair business, Follett is launching Follett Book eFairs, an innovative approach to reimagining the classroom book ordering process. Follett Book eFairs allow teachers to create an online book order in less than five minutes, make custom recommendations for students, and easily communicate with parents. Significantly, ...

Exciting Transformations Underway at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Campus Stores

November 1, 2019
BLACKSBURG, V.A. – The Follett campus stores at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) continue to undergo exciting renovations. Follett began operating seven Virginia Tech campus stores (now called Hokie Shops) in March 2019 and began renovating several of them over the summer. The remodels have enhanced our customers’ shopping ...

Baker & Taylor Publisher Services Announces Ampersand, Inc. as New Sales Representation Partner in Canada

October 30, 2019
ASHLAND, OH – Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a leading provider of sales and fulfillment services, is pleased to announce that Ampersand, Inc. will be its new book sales representation partner in Canada, effective January 1, 2020. Ampersand, Inc. is a premier Canadian book and gift sales representation group, with main offices in Toronto and Vancouver. ...

Ninth Annual Follett Challenge Launches With More Chances to Win

October 21, 2019
MCHENRY, ILL – With newly added opportunities for PreK-12 schools and districts to win prizes, the Follett Challenge today launched its ninth annual contest that rewards innovative educational programs teaching 21st century skills to students. For 2020, the Follett Challenge is significantly increasing the number of semifinalists to nine, from which the grand prize winner ...

Baker & Taylor Launches Pop Up Library in United Kingdom

October 1, 2019
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Baker & Taylor, the premier provider of books, digital content and technology solutions to public libraries, announced that its Pop Up Library product will soon be available for public libraries in the United Kingdom. This marks the 6th country where Pop Up Library has been launched in 2019, a record for Baker & Taylor software and digital products. ...

Aman Kochar Succeeds David Cully at Baker & Taylor in Expanded Role

September 10, 2019
WESTCHESTER, IL – Follett Corporation today announced an expanded leadership role for Amandeep Kochar, who succeeded David Cully as head of Baker & Taylor, the company’s public library business unit.  Cully retired August 30.  Kochar, who was promoted in June 2019 to lead Baker & Taylor, is responsible for Baker & Taylor’s Public Library ...

Follett Appoints Britten Follett to Lead its PreK-12 Business

September 4, 2019
WESTCHESTER, IL – Follett Corporation today announced the appointment of Britten Follett to lead Follett School Solutions, the company’s PreK-12 business. A fifth-generation family member, Follett has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Follett School Solutions. Follett most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Classroom ...

Follett Higher Education President Clay Wahl Appointed COO of Follett Corporation

August 28, 2019
WESTCHESTER, IL – Follett Corporation today announced two executive leadership appointments tied to the company’s strategic expansion of technology and services that improve student outcomes in schools, colleges and communities across North America.  Follett Higher Education President Clay Wahl has been appointed COO of Follett Corporation, and Roe J. McFarlane has...

Follett Book Fairs Poised for 'Superpower’ Fall Season

August 27, 2019
MCHENRY, ILL – Follett is encouraging students to embrace their inner superhero as part of the fall 2019 theme for Follett Book Fairs. With more than 3,000 fairs already scheduled for Follett Book Fairs’ fifth season, the company has introduced the superhero theme to remind students, teachers, and librarians that “Reading is a Superpower.” “As we...

Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS) and McSweeney's Announce Full-Service Sales & Fulfillment Agreement

August 23, 2019
CHARLOTTE, NC – Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a leading provider of sales and fulfillment services, is pleased to announce the signing of a full-service worldwide agreement with McSweeney’s Literary Arts Fund, the independent nonprofit publishing company started by Dave Eggers and based in San Francisco. BTPS was chosen as the representative for all...

Follett Introduces Key Enhancements with Destiny 17.0 Release

August 1, 2019
MCHENRY, ILL – With the 2019-20 school year approaching, Follett has released Destiny 17.0, a new version of the market-leading solution featuring important enhancements to Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Discover, Collections by Destiny, and Destiny Resource Manager. Destiny solutions are used in more than 60 percent of U.S. public schools. Follett has scheduled a &...

Follett to Manage Wheaton College Campus Store

July 24, 2019
WESTCHESTER, IL – Follett Corporation, the largest campus retailer in North America, announced today that the Wheaton College Campus Store has transitioned to Follett Higher Education Group management, bringing new products, savings and support for campus store customers. Wheaton College, in Wheaton, Illinois, selected Follett as the campus retail partner with the best ...

ISTE, Follett Collaborate to Provide Scholarships for Future Ready Librarian Course

June 27, 2019
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), with support from Follett and in collaboration with Future Ready Librarians™, announced today it will offer as many as 150 partial-tuition scholarships for K-12 librarians ready to take the next step in becoming a Future Ready Librarian and who are affiliated with schools that identify as ...

Educators, Students Turning to Follett’s ‘Collections by Destiny’ in Large Numbers

June 13, 2019
MCHENRY, IL – Nearly two years after introducing Collections by Destiny, Follett is reporting a total of 2.5 million users, a dramatic increase in usage of the educational tool that allows librarians, teachers and curriculum staff to share free or purchased resources across the district, schools or between users. Now in use by more than 4,000 districts and nearly 17,000 ...

Follett Launches All-Campus Model of Groundbreaking Course Materials Program Aimed at Driving Student Affordability, Accessibility and Retention

June 12, 2019
WESTCHESTER, IL – While learning can be hard work, getting the right course materials before the first day of class shouldn’t be. That is why Follett Higher Education Group, the largest campus retailer and eCommerce leader in North America, announced today that it has launched Follett ACCESS, an enhanced all-campus version of its popular includED program. Follett was...

World’s Best-selling Author and Literacy Advocate James Patterson Partners with Follett to Support Literacy for Children

June 6, 2019
NEW YORK, NY – James Patterson announced today a partnership with Follett and its “All Books for All Kids” initiative, which debuted in 2018 at Follett Book Fairs with the goal of ensuring children have access to a wide range of books no matter their background. Authors from Patterson’s children’s imprint, JIMMY Patterson Books, also will appear at ...

Follett to Modernize, Manage Six University of Houston System Campus Store Locations

May 17, 2019
WESTCHESTER, IL – Follett, the largest campus retailer in North America, announced today that it has been chosen by the University of Houston System Board of Regents to manage six campus retail locations across the UH System's four universities: University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, University of Houston-Downtown and University of Houston-Victoria. With...

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Follett Launch Expanded Partnership to Deliver K-12 Learning Solutions to United Arab Emirates Education Community

May 6, 2019
DUBAI, UAE – Learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and global education services provider Follett School Solutions (Follett) today announced an expanded partnership to deliver HMH’s K-12 learning solutions including curriculum, professional development and services to students, teachers and schools throughout the United Arab Emirates. Follett will serve ...

Baker & Taylor Aligns Operations to Support Community Learning and Education

May 1, 2019
CHARLOTTE, NC – Baker & Taylor today announced a shift in its business operations to align with the education focus of parent company Follett Corporation.  Baker & Taylor will expand its role with public libraries everywhere to deliver innovative literacy and learning solutions to community members.  As part of this strategic shift, Baker & Taylor will...

Follett Challenge 2019 Winner is First Ever from Outside U.S.

April 25, 2019
MCHENRY, IL – Saskatchewan’s Regina Catholic School Division has been named the Grand Prize winner of the 2019 Follett Challenge, marking the first time a school or district from outside the United States has claimed the top spot in the contest, now in its ninth year. For its winning entry — “Tinker Tub Project” — Regina Catholic School ...

New Book Aims to Help School Librarians Become Learning Leaders in Digital Age

April 17, 2019
MCHENRY, IL – Education leaders Bill Bass and Shannon McClintock Miller have collaborated on a new book for K-12 school librarians designed to show them their full potential to empower their schools, students and communities, and how they can collaborate to create positive change. “Leading from the Library: Help Your School Community Thrive in the Digital Age”...