June 7, 2021
AAP Mourns Loss of Dick Robinson, Longest Serving Board Member
“We are devastated by the sudden passing of Scholastic Chairman and CEO Dick Robinson,” commented Maria A. Pallante, President and CEO, AAP. “He was an extraordinary leader in children’s publishing throughout his long career, and a generous mentor and colleague to generations of professionals, not only in children’s books but across the entire publishing industry. Dick believed deeply in the power of publishing to inspire students and drive progress. A former Chairman of the AAP’s Board of Directors, he was the longest serving Director in the organization’s history, serving on the Board with dedication for 32 years from 1989 until his untimely death. We send our heartfelt condolences to Dick’s family, friends, and everyone in the Scholastic community.”
Brian Napack, Chairman of the Board, AAP, continued. “Dick Robinson was a major force in publishing, and he will be missed dearly. He lived his mission to inspire and educate through literature, and to improve the world with empathy and understanding. The wealth of wonderful literature he published and the enduring relationships he nurtured through his career ensure a lasting legacy that teaches us to dream big, do good work, and advocate for all people.”