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Read
Dive deeper into favorite worlds and discover new stories by exploring Home Base.
Read and listen to book excerpts for hundreds of Scholastic's bestselling titles. Visit dedicated areas for bestselling series such as Wings of Fire, Dog Man, I Survived, The Baby-sitter’s Club, and more. Get sneak peeks of upcoming books, and go behind the scenes of popular series.
Play
Interact with Scholastic stories in new ways through book-based minigames, multiplayer activities, and other digital interactive experiences.
With more than 20 unique single-player minigames and 8 multiplayer games, there’s always more to do. Whether it’s action, puzzles, strategy, or word games, we’ve got a challenge for every type of gamer.
Connect
Connect directly with Scholastic authors during LIVE events in Home Base. Discuss favorite books with other readers via the newsfeed and live, filtered chat. And express creativity through writing and sharing stories and comics.
In addition to 24/7 moderation for safety, the Home Base admins model and encourage positive digital engagement, providing a great introduction for kids to internet safety.
Parents, teachers, and librarians:
learn more about Home Base educational and safety features
Home Base employs multiple safeguards to protect children online. Find out more by visiting our Parents and Educators page.
HOme Base News
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Dear Scholastic Home Base Community,
After seven years of celebrating incredible books, characters, authors, comics, games, and more, Home Base is coming to a close. As of November 4th, 2025, the Home Base app and website will no longer be available. Together we shared adventures, made memories, and most importantly, connected as a global community of readers. Thank you for bringing our books to life and for being such an important part of our Home Base story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my data?
To maintain user privacy, all user data will be permanently deleted shortly after Home Base is taken down.
Can I save my newsfeed posts and comics?
Since all data will be deleted, you will need to manually screenshot and save your comics, stories, or other posts.
Can I keep using the apps that I’ve already downloaded?
As of November 4th, 2025, Home Base will no longer be available on our website, app stores, or for download. Existing downloaded apps will not be able to connect to Home Base.
Where can I go to connect with authors?
We encourage you to visit your local bookstores, library, or Scholastic Book Fair. For more from Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, Cat Kid, Captain Underpants, and all the rest visit Planet Pilkey. For the latest new reads from Scholastic, check out the Scholastic Kids Home Page.
Play beyond the book!
Welcome to Home Base!
Scholastic Home Base is a safe, free, and moderated digital world that celebrates your favorite stories through book-based games, live author events, and creativity. Join our global community of readers!
Home Base is completely free to use with no download fee, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.
Welcome to Home Base!
Scholastic Home Base is a safe, free, and moderated digital world that celebrates your favorite stories through book-based games, live author events, and creativity. Join our global community of readers!
Home Base is completely free to use with no download fee, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.
Favorite Books come to life
There is so much to do in Home Base! Meet characters, play games, discuss books with fellow readers, write fiction, upload your art, and discover a world of adventure.
Create your own character and join today!
