Founded in 1956, Highsmith is a distributor of furnishings, equipment and supplies for school and public libraries. From consumable items like labels and book tape to extensive shelving configurations, we have everything our customers need to Reach Every ReaderSM that enters the library.
Our Upstart® and Edupress brands offer library promotional materials, reading incentives, activity books, instructional resources and decor to bring fun and excitement into libraries and classrooms. Highsmith is a well-known publisher of picture books, library lessons and professional resources under the UpstartBooks™ imprint. We also produce LibrarySparks™—a magazine filled with engaging programming ideas for elementary school and children's librarians.
As a leader in our industry, Highsmith is unconditionally committed to delivering outstanding service and the highest quality products from our headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin to customers throughout the U.S. and abroad.