Scholastic's Graphix to Publish Three Webtoon Titles in Print

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Scholastic's Graphix has announced a deal to publish three webtoon titles, Saphie the One-Eyed Cat, Float, and My Name is Benny, in print format. The three titles will be available in spring and summer 2025, marking a significant expansion of Scholastic's digital-to-print efforts. The deal was made with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, a leading global entertainment company with a platform of 170 million monthly active users. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat, which has over 151 million views on WEBTOON, follows the misadventures of a one-eyed cat named Saphie. Float, which has 11.6 million views on WEBTOON, is a romantic comedy about summer romance and self-discovery. My Name is Benny, which has over 39 million views on WEBTOON, is a slice-of-life tale about a group of misfits and their adventures. The deal marks an exciting new chapter in Scholastic's commitment to innovative storytelling and digital content.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scholastic's Graphix will publish three webtoon titles, Saphie the One-Eyed Cat, Float, and My Name is Benny, in print format in spring and summer 2025.
  • The deal was made with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, a leading global entertainment company with a platform of 170 million monthly active users.
  • Saphie the One-Eyed Cat has over 151 million views on WEBTOON and follows the misadventures of a one-eyed cat named Saphie.
  • Float has 11.6 million views on WEBTOON and is a romantic comedy about summer romance and self-discovery.
  • My Name is Benny has over 39 million views on WEBTOON and is a slice-of-life tale about a group of misfits and their adventures.
  • The deal marks an exciting new chapter in Scholastic's commitment to innovative storytelling and digital content.
  • Scholastic will be publishing the titles worldwide in all languages, making it a global publishing effort.
  • The titles will be edited and designed by Scholastic's in-house team, ensuring high-quality content for readers of all ages.
  • The partnership between Scholastic and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios aims to foster a love of reading in a new and dynamic way.

Statistics:

  • WEBTOON Entertainment has a platform of 170 million monthly active users (as of the quarter ended March 31, 2024).
  • Saphie the One-Eyed Cat has over 151 million views on WEBTOON.
  • Float has 11.6 million views on WEBTOON and 228K subscribers.
  • My Name is Benny has over 39 million views on WEBTOON and 268 thousand subscribers.
  • Scholastic's Graphix has published over 25 New York Times bestsellers to date.
  • The company has won multiple Eisner Awards and has been nominated for several more.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE - "Scholastic's Graphix Will Publish Three Webtoon Titles (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:27092024"
  • Scholastic's website - "About Graphix"
  • Wattpad WEBTOON Studios' website - "About Us"