ABDO - A Family of Educational Publishers

ABDO - A Family of Educational Publishers ABDO is a leading educational publisher of books & digital resources for today's libraries & schools Our company started small when Joseph M.

Since 1985, ABDO has been a leader in children’s PreK–12 educational publishing for school and public libraries. We have earned a reputation for providing the best in reading and research for children and young adults while delivering unsurpassed customer service. Abdo, together with daughters Jill (Abdo) Hansen, Lynne Abdo, and Melody (Abdo) Borth, founded Abdo & Daughters in 1985. With just nine

employees and strong family roots in Mankato, Minnesota, they began publishing a limited number of high-interest nonfiction books. As their business prospered, the company expanded both its title offerings and its employee base. By the mid-1990s, sons Jim and Paul Abdo joined the team and their name became ABDO Publishing Company. While adapting to dynamic marketplaces and evolving our brand over the years, today our Minnesota-based company has five distinguished divisions: Abdo Publishing, Spotlight, Magic Wagon, Abdo Kids, and Abdo Digital. With over 100 employees, we publish approximately 500 new titles per year which are distributed through ABDO Representatives, wholesalers, direct mail, and online sales. We maintain an editorial office in Edina, Minnesota, and a 30,000 square foot order fulfillment, customer service, and library-processing center in Mankato, Minnesota. ABDO is known throughout the industry for its high-quality design and content and excellent customer service. Our goal is to bring new and exciting products to young readers everywhere, so we appreciate your business and all you do for your young readers—and we thank you for making ABDO products part of your library!

Happy Independence Day! Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday weekend.
07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Explore the tools, techniques, and career paths behind today's coolest crafts and industrial art forms!Each title has sp...
07/02/2025

Explore the tools, techniques, and career paths behind today's coolest crafts and industrial art forms!

Each title has special features:
🛠Step-by-step projects to build your skills
🎨Inspiring DIY creations
🧳Real world was to turn your passion into profit, starting now!

Perfect for young makers ready to create and earn!

07/01/2025

This title introduces kids to Harriet Tubman and how she became a shero to free as many slaves as possible.

Illustration by Addy Rivera from ABDO - A Family of Educational Publishers.

Disney Pixar's beloved animated films are now graphic novels! Reimagined for a whole new generation, your favorite stori...
06/27/2025

Disney Pixar's beloved animated films are now graphic novels! Reimagined for a whole new generation, your favorite stories like Toy Story, Brother Bear, Ratatouille, and more come to life in a whole new way. https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/14062

Libraries will be filled with laughter when readers get these joke books in their hands! Each page features a few silly,...
06/25/2025

Libraries will be filled with laughter when readers get these joke books in their hands! Each page features a few silly, age-appropriate jokes. Plus, a list of joke-telling tips for kids who want to perform for their friends and family! https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/14413

Let's Code! introduces readers to various aspects of coding, from how it works to why it's important. No matter a person...
06/20/2025

Let's Code! introduces readers to various aspects of coding, from how it works to why it's important. No matter a person's future career goals, everyone benefits from learning about coding. https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/17602

Introduce young readers to the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated Classics. Each title tells ...
06/18/2025

Introduce young readers to the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated Classics. Each title tells the tale of a popular play and is sure to inspire further Shakespearean study! https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/15055

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