Richard Robinson, longtime CEO of children’s publishing giant Scholastic, has died at 84.
The publishing house announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not release further details. The publisher said that Robinson was in excellent health.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson,” Scholastic’s board of directors said in a statement. “Dick was a true visionary in the world of children’s books and an unrelenting advocate for children’s literacy and education with a remarkable passion his entire life.”
Robinson is originally from Pittsburgh and graduated from Harvard College, where he graduated magna cum laude with membership to the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa society. He was the son of Maurice R. Robinson, who founded Scholastic in 1920 as a single classroom magazine. The younger Robinson was named president of Scholastic in 1974, CEO in 1975, and board chair in 1982. Robinson began his career as a high school English teacher in Evanston,...
The publishing house announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not release further details. The publisher said that Robinson was in excellent health.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson,” Scholastic’s board of directors said in a statement. “Dick was a true visionary in the world of children’s books and an unrelenting advocate for children’s literacy and education with a remarkable passion his entire life.”
Robinson is originally from Pittsburgh and graduated from Harvard College, where he graduated magna cum laude with membership to the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa society. He was the son of Maurice R. Robinson, who founded Scholastic in 1920 as a single classroom magazine. The younger Robinson was named president of Scholastic in 1974, CEO in 1975, and board chair in 1982. Robinson began his career as a high school English teacher in Evanston,...
- 6/7/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Robinson, who as the longtime head of Scholastic Inc. presided over such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series along with a wide range of educational materials, reading clubs and book fairs, has died. He was 84.
The children’s publishing giant announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not immediately provide a cause. The publisher said he had been in excellent health.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson,” Scholastic’s board of directors said in a statement. “Dick was a true visionary in the world ...
The children’s publishing giant announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not immediately provide a cause. The publisher said he had been in excellent health.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson,” Scholastic’s board of directors said in a statement. “Dick was a true visionary in the world ...
Richard Robinson, who as the longtime head of Scholastic Inc. presided over such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series along with a wide range of educational materials, reading clubs and book fairs, has died. He was 84.
The children’s publishing giant announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not immediately provide a cause. The publisher said he had been in excellent health.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson,” Scholastic’s board of directors said in a statement. “Dick was a true visionary in the world ...
The children’s publishing giant announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not immediately provide a cause. The publisher said he had been in excellent health.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson,” Scholastic’s board of directors said in a statement. “Dick was a true visionary in the world ...
London, Oct 12: In the wake of the growing obesity crisis, a UK designer duo has created world's first bra for men to control their man boobs from spilling out.
The long-sleeved support vest, made by Ash Bhunnoo and pal Ricky Robinson, costs 29.99 pounds and are fashioned to tense and relax with the wearer, the Daily Star reported.
Bhunnoo said that the 'bra', called Funkybod Muscle Tops, will instill some confidence in men. (Ani)...
The long-sleeved support vest, made by Ash Bhunnoo and pal Ricky Robinson, costs 29.99 pounds and are fashioned to tense and relax with the wearer, the Daily Star reported.
Bhunnoo said that the 'bra', called Funkybod Muscle Tops, will instill some confidence in men. (Ani)...
- 10/12/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
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