Accepting the award on behalf of Scholastic, among a number of Scholastic executives in attendance at the reception, was Dick Robinson, Chairman, President and CEO of Scholastic Inc.
"Scholastic is honored to be chosen Publishing Innovator of the Year, especially because the staff and the advisory board of Book Business recognized us not only for our business innovations, but also for our global literacy campaign, 'Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life,'" says Robinson. "The message of our campaign is that, in this technology-driven age, the ability to read well, analyze and interpret texts, and draw information and inspiration from books and literature has never been more important not only to succeed, but to survive in the 21st Century. We thank Book Business for this important honor."