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Document and Entity Information
Jun. 24, 2020
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 24, 2020
Entity Registrant Name JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY
Entity File Number 001-11507
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-5593032
Entity Address, Address Line One 111 River Street
Entity Address, City or Town Hoboken
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07030
City Area Code 201
Local Phone Number 748-6000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000107140
Common Class A [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
Trading Symbol JW.A
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Common Class B [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
Trading Symbol JW.B
Security Exchange Name NYSE