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Scholastic's Graphix to Publish Three Webtoon Titles

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Scholastic's Graphix, a prominent publisher of graphic novels, has announced a partnership with Webtoon Entertainment to publish three popular Webtoon titles in print format. The titles, Saphie the One-Eyed Cat, Float, and My Name is Benny, will be released in Spring and Summer 2025. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in Scholastic's commitment to innovative storytelling and its aim to inspire imagination and foster a love of reading in a new and dynamic way.

The three Webtoon titles have garnered significant attention and popularity on the platform, with Saphie the One-Eyed Cat boasting over 151 million views, Float having 11.6 million views and 228K subscribers, and My Name is Benny having over 39 million views and 268 thousand subscribers. The stories are a mix of humor, romance, and adventure, appealing to readers of all ages.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scholastic's Graphix will publish three Webtoon titles: Saphie the One-Eyed Cat, Float, and My Name is Benny, in print format.
  • The titles will be released in Spring and Summer 2025, aiming to bring captivating and high-quality content to young readers.
  • The partnership with Webtoon Entertainment marks an exciting new chapter in Scholastic's commitment to innovative storytelling.
  • Saphie the One-Eyed Cat has over 151 million views on Webtoon, while Float has 11.6 million views and 228K subscribers. My Name is Benny has over 39 million views and 268 thousand subscribers.
  • The stories are a mix of humor, romance, and adventure, appealing to readers of all ages.
  • The collaboration aims to inspire imagination and foster a love of reading in a new and dynamic way.
  • Scholastic believes that the partnership will allow them to bring creator-driven content to readers of all ages.
  • The Webtoon titles will be published worldwide in all languages.

Statistics:

  • Saphie the One-Eyed Cat has over 151 million views on Webtoon.
  • Float has 11.6 million views and 228K subscribers on Webtoon.
  • My Name is Benny has over 39 million views and 268 thousand subscribers on Webtoon.
  • Webtoon Entertainment has a roster of 170 million monthly active users.

Sources:

  • Scholastic Press Release: "Scholastic's Graphix Will Publish Three Webtoon Titles" (September 28)
  • Scholastic Graphix: "About Us"
  • Webtoon Entertainment: "About Us"
  • Webtoon Entertainment: "Our Creators"
  • Webtoon Entertainment: "Our Story"

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