Spotify has partnered with Scholastic to bring popular children’s and young adult audiobooks into its subscription listening catalog, giving eligible subscribers access to beloved book series without purchasing each audiobook separately.

Spotify is making it easier for families and young readers to discover popular books through audiobooks. The streaming platform has announced a new agreement with Scholastic U.S. that brings the publisher’s children’s and family audiobook catalog into Spotify’s Premium audiobook offering.

The expanded catalog includes recognizable titles and series such as The Hunger Games, Wings of Fire, and Captain Underpants. Previously, Scholastic audiobooks included in the agreement were available through individual purchases rather than the monthly audiobook listening allowance.

Announced on November 10, 2026, the partnership represents another significant development in the growing audiobook market, particularly for younger audiences and families looking for more flexible ways to enjoy books.

Here’s what readers and audiobook listeners need to know.

Spotify Adds Scholastic’s Children’s Audiobook Catalog

Through the new agreement with Scholastic U.S., eligible Spotify subscribers can listen to selected children’s and family audiobooks as part of their monthly audiobook listening allowance.

The expanded selection includes several popular titles and series, such as:

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland
• Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
• Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
• The Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliott
• Burn the Water by Billy Ray

One notable addition is Hey, Kiddo, which features a full-cast audio adaptation of Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s graphic memoir.

The agreement gives listeners another way to experience familiar stories, particularly titles that families may already know from their print editions.

Which Countries Can Access the Scholastic Audiobooks?

The Scholastic audiobook catalog became available to eligible Spotify subscribers on November 10, 2026, in six markets:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Ireland

The titles are included in the monthly audiobook listening allowance associated with eligible Spotify Premium and Audiobooks+ subscriptions.

However, availability depends on the subscription and market. The announcement does not establish that the Scholastic catalog is available worldwide.

Readers in countries outside these six markets, including Morocco, should not assume they can access the newly added Scholastic titles through their subscriptions.

What Does This Mean for Spotify Premium Subscribers?

Previously, listeners generally had to purchase the relevant Scholastic audiobooks individually.

Under the new agreement, eligible subscribers can access the included titles using their monthly audiobook listening hours.

This is particularly interesting for families because children’s books can vary considerably in length. A listening-hours model may make it easier to explore shorter audiobooks without using the equivalent of a full individual-book purchase.

However, there is an important subscription detail: Spotify’s audiobook listening allowance is subject to account eligibility and plan restrictions. Premium Family subscribers should check the audiobook access rules rather than assume every family member automatically receives separate listening hours.

Why This Partnership Matters for Children’s Publishing

The Spotify and Scholastic agreement is more than an expansion of an audiobook catalog.

It highlights how publishers are exploring new ways to reach younger audiences through digital platforms.

For Scholastic, the partnership creates another discovery channel for established children’s and young adult titles. For Spotify, adding recognizable book series strengthens its audiobook offering and makes the service more attractive to families.

Audiobooks can also introduce children to longer stories, help families enjoy books together, and offer an alternative format for readers who prefer listening.

The development comes as Spotify continues expanding its audiobook catalog. The company says its collection has grown from approximately 150,000 titles to 800,000 since Audiobooks in Premium launched three years ago.

Will More Scholastic Audiobooks Come to Spotify?

The November 10 announcement confirms the new Scholastic catalog agreement, but it does not provide a detailed schedule of future additions or confirm that every Scholastic audiobook will become available.

For now, listeners can explore the included titles through Spotify’s audiobook section in the supported markets.

Further additions would make the partnership particularly interesting to readers following children’s publishing and audiobook developments.

Final Thoughts

Spotify’s partnership with Scholastic is a noteworthy development for children’s audiobooks.

By bringing popular series such as The Hunger Games, Wings of Fire, and Captain Underpants into eligible subscription listening allowances, the companies are creating another way for young readers and families to discover familiar stories.

Although the initial rollout covers only six countries, the agreement demonstrates the growing importance of audiobooks as part of the modern publishing industry.

For families who already use Spotify for audiobooks, this is a welcome addition to the catalog. For everyone else, it is another reason to watch how publishers and streaming platforms continue to reshape the way readers access books.