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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($) state | Nov. 30, 2018 state
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Settlement | $ | $ 1.5 |
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of states in which sales tax remitted (in states) | state | 44 | 13

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