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Jun 7, 2021 · Richard Robinson, who took over his father’s magazine company, Scholastic, and transformed it into a behemoth in the children’s book industry with the “Harry Potter” and “Hunger Games” series...
Maurice Richard Robinson Jr. (May 15, 1937 – June 5, 2021) was an American business executive and educator. From 1975 until his death in 2021, Robinson was the chief executive officer of Scholastic Corporation. Robinson was noted for bringing many book franchises to younger readers, such as Harry Potter and Captain Underpants.
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Jun 7, 2021 · NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Robinson, who as the longtime head of Scholastic Inc. shaped the reading habits of millions of young readers through such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” novels and through a wide range of educational materials, reading clubs and book fairs, has died. He was 84.
Jun 6, 2021 · 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...
Jun 6, 2021 · Richard Robinson, who led Scholastic Inc. for 40 years and published bestsellers like J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" and Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games", has died at 84. He was a visionary in the world of children's books and an advocate for children's literacy and education. He also faced challenges and controversies with his publishing choices.
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Jun 6, 2021 · Richard Robinson, who as the head of Scholastic Inc. published bestsellers such as J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" and Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games", has died at 84. He was a visionary leader in the children's publishing industry and an advocate for children's literacy and education. He was also a friend and mentor to many authors, including J.K. Rowling.
Jun 13, 2021 · Richard Robinson, who as the longtime head of Scholastic shaped the reading habits of millions of young readers through such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” novels and through a...
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