Permissions

Thank you for your interest in using a text extract, illustration or cover from one of our books or for wishing to read one of our books online. Our books and covers are subject to copyright and therefore formal permission is required for the reuse of any such material.

The permissions stated below apply to all books published by Scholastic Limited or our imprints such as Alison Green Books and apply throughout the World.

There are some instances where formal permission is not required. Please check if you believe you are covered by an exception such as fair dealing (Copyright Exceptions or Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1998) or because the copyright has expired (the standard term of UK copyright is 70 years after the death of the author or from date of first publication, if later).

Scholastic Resources

England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

Scholastic are particularly sensitive to the needs of children being able to reap the many benefits that literature brings them and to support their learning outside of the classroom. We have a range of resources to support home learning use by educators, administrators, and families listed below.

Online readings by public libraries and bookshops

For any books published by Scholastic Australia (e.g Thelma the Unicorn, Pig the Pug) please contact Pippa Watts who will pass on your request. For any books published by Scholastic Inc. (e.g Goosebumps, Hunger Games, Dog Man) you will need to seek permission directly from them. Scholastic Inc can be contacted via ASandhorst@Scholastic.com.

Online learning through schools and nurseries

The temporary online reading permissions granted to schools ended on 1st April 2021.

All usage of books including photocopying, resources and online readings are covered by the terms of the school’s CLA licence which applies to all educational establishments including nurseries. Please do speak with the relevant member of staff at your school regarding this licence and the permissions available to you for online readings of books or see the CLA website for further information.

Should you have any queries regarding the use of our books by schools not mentioned above please contact Rachel Partridge, Group Marketing and PR Director for clarification.

Requesting Permission

For any books published by Scholastic Australia (e.g Thelma the Unicorn, Pig the Pug) please contact Pippa Watts who will pass on your request. For any books published by Scholastic Inc. (e.g Goosebumps, Hunger Games, Dog Man) you will need to seek permission directly from them. Scholastic Inc can be contacted via ASandhorst@Scholastic.com.

To request permission please provide the following information:

  • The full name and address of the licensee.
  • The full name and address of the person/company who will be paying for any relevant fee if different to the requestor.
  • The full title of our book including author and ISBN.
  • Details of the extract you wish to use including word count and page numbers.
  • Details of how you wish to use the material, including:

    - The name of the proposed publication.
    - The publisher of the proposed publication.
    - The date of the proposed publication.
    - The intended print run, page numbers and formats (e.g. print, ebook, password protected website, play, prop, etc.).
    - The territory for the proposed publication (e.g. Worldwide, Europe, UK only, etc.).
    - Languages the item will be published in.
    - The proposed retail price.
  • If requesting use of an illustration or cover please confirm whether you will be using this in colour or black and white, as well as the size of the reproduction. Please also confirm if you will need high resolution files.
  • If you wish to use a cover in connection with a translation of one of our books please contact our Rights Department.
  • If you wish to use a book as a prop, please contact Pippa Watts with the relevant details.

To request a copy of a digital accessible format of a book for visually impaired individuals, please confirm the full details of your company as well as the full details of the book required. Please send your permission request to Pippa Watts at pwatts@scholastic.co.uk.

Note that due to copyright protection and the relevant copyright regulations permission will not be granted for public online readings of books.

Permission requests handled by the UK office will usually be completed in two weeks from the date of receipt of all the relevant information, but this may take longer if we need to consult with agents, authors or illustrators.

Please send your permission request to Pippa Watts at pwatts@scholastic.co.uk.

For any books published by Scholastic Australia (e.g Thelma the Unicorn, Pig the Pug) please contact Pippa Watts who will pass on your request. For any books published by Scholastic Inc. (e.g Goosebumps, Hunger Games, Dog Man) you will need to seek permission directly from them. Scholastic Inc can be contacted via ASandhorst@Scholastic.com.

Scholastic Limited reserves the right to decline requests in its sole discretion.