Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

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JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)


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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 22, 2016.


	Meeting Information
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.	Meeting Type: For holders as of:		Annual Meeting July 29, 2016
	Date: September 22, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM EDT
	Location:	Meeting will be live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/JWA2016.

	For those wishing to attend in person, accommodations will be provided at:
		Company Headquarters 111 River Street Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. 111 RIVER STREET HOBOKEN, NJ 07030	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

	See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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		Before You Vote
		Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials


Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE & PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

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		How To Vote
		How To Vote

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	V ote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

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	Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” all nominees and “FOR” proposals 2 and 3.

1.	The election as directors of all nominees listed below, except as marked to the contrary.

	Nominees:

	01)	Laurie A. Leshin	03) William Pence
	02)	George Bell	04) Kalpana Raina

2.	Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent accountants.

3.	Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers.

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” all nominees and “FOR” proposals 2 and 3.

1.	The election as directors of all nominees listed below, except as marked to the contrary.

	Nominees:

	01)	Matthew S. Kissner	05) Mark J. Allin
	02)	Mari J. Baker	06) Jesse Wiley
	03)	William J. Pesce	07) Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr.
	04)	William B. Plummer

2.	Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent accountants.

3.	Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers.