Houghton Mifflin Co. News Release - April 7, 2009

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Donates 16,000 Books to the Charles C. Yancey Book Fair

BOSTON — April 7, 2009 — Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt joins City Councillor Charles Yancey in promoting literacy to the children of greater Boston. The Company donated 16,000 new young adult and children's books, which were distributed to attendees of the twenty-third annual Charles C. Yancey Book Fair.

"We are happy to provide additional learning opportunities to students outside the classroom," said Group Chairman Barry O'Callaghan, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. "By putting a book in the hands of our children, we encourage literacy and a lifelong love of reading."

"Our city's future depends upon our children's education," said City Councillor Charles Yancey. "I am thankful for such companies as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that serve as good corporate citizens and give back to our community and, most importantly, to our youth."

The book fair took place last Saturday, April 4, in Dorchester, with more than 1,000 families in attendance.

About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education leader and the world's largest publisher of educational materials for pre-K–12 schools. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhpub.com.