Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to Donate 5,000 Books to Boston Public Schools Students at the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Jamboree

Boston Public Schoolsstudents and their families are encouraged to attend a day
of entertainment and education with prizes, health screenings and free books
from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
BOSTON--(Business Wire)--
Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt today announced that it will
be donating 5,000 books to children and families attending the Boston Public
Schools 2nd Annual Back-to-School Jamboree on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at
Boston's City Hall Plaza. Families will enjoy a day of fun, and get important
information regarding school openings, after-school programs and family health.
The event will include health screenings, community resources, live performances
featuring Boston Public Schools students and local performers, activities,
prizes and more.

"I thank Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for their generous donation to Boston's
students. A book is a wonderful gift for a child, and because of their support,
we'll be able to provide thousands of free books for students to enjoy," said
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. "The Jamboree is the perfect way to celebrate the
beginning of a new school year in the Boston Public Schools, and after a
successful first year, I'm excited that we're again able to entertain thousands
of our students and families."

Thousands of Boston Public Schools students, families and staff are expected to
attend the Jamboree at City Hall Plaza in Government Center. Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt has donated 5,000 books to the Jamboree, which will be given out to
students free of charge during the event. In July, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
worked together with Red Sox fans to donate 50,000 books to Boston Public School
libraries in conjunction with Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids and the "Batting for
Books" campaign.

"We are very grateful to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for its
outstanding donation," said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R.
Johnson. "These books will broaden the imaginations of our students by opening
doors to new adventures. This is, without question, a gift that will have a
lingering influence on many young people in our city."

"With so many families in need of assistance with school preparations, there is
a great need for an event of this kind," said Josef Blumenfeld, vice president
of communications at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. "We are proud to support
families in the Boston Public Schools system by sponsoring the Back-to-School
Jamboree and providing children with free books."

For more information, visithttp://www.bostonpublicschools.org/jamboreeor call
617-635-7750.

About Boston Public Schools

The Boston Public Schools serves more than 56,000 pre-kindergarten through grade
12 students in 135 schools, and in 2006 won the Broad Prize for Urban Education
as the top city school district in the country. For more information, visit
www.bostonpublicschools.org.

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.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Justin Joseph, 617-351-5020
Manager, Communications
justin.joseph@hmhpub.com

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