30/03/2023
RIP Peter
"I write to let you know that our beloved Founder and Chairman, Peter Usborne, passed away suddenly but peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family.
Peter was, in the truest sense of the word, a genius – his brilliance was matched only by his determination to make books accessible to all children. This determination was fuelled by his passion for ‘doing things better’ (better than any other children’s book publisher), matched with a child-like energy and curiosity that made him light up every room he stepped into.
Peter was an enormous fan and advocate for ‘Community Partnerships’ and, although he frequently claimed that he wasn’t ‘brave or clever enough to be an Independent Usborne Partner’ (which none of us believed), he remained fascinated and inspired by the stories you shared with him at conferences and events.
He was an exceptional publisher, an inspirational leader and a very kind and generous man who will be sorely missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him."
