World of Warcraft: Traveler Book Series for Children

Scholastic, a leading publisher and distributor of children’s books, and game developer Blizzard Entertainment announced Tuesday a collaboration on a new book series for kids ages 8-12. It is based on Blizzard’s World of Warcraft game franchise.

World of Warcraft: Traveler will launch simultaneously in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, with the first hardcover book scheduled for release in November 2016, followed by the second title in November 2017.

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Set in the breathtaking land of Azeroth, this epic action-adventure series features a young cast of Warcraft characters discovering the mysteries and majesty of the world around them.

Written by celebrated comic book author and animation writer Greg Weisman, the first book will include full-page sketches created by Blizzard artist Samwise Didier, and a full-color cover illustration by Blizzard artist Stephane Belin.