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Richard Robinson (1937–2021), CEO of children’s book publishing company Scholastic

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Richard Robinson was the CEO of the children’s book publishing company Scholastic for decades, where he introduced book series including Harry Potter and the Hunger Games to the U.S.Robinson’s father, Maurice Robinson, founded Scholastic in 1920.

Though Robinson initially never intended to go into the family business, he became an associate editor in 1962 and rose to president of the company in 1974.

The following year, he was named CEO, and he led Scholastic until his death. During those decades, Robinson built Scholastic into a powerhouse that became the largest children’s book publisher in the world.

He brought in blockbuster series including Harry Potter, the Hunger Games, Captain Underpants, and Goosebumps. Robinson helped guide.

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