Marie Kent has joined Free Press as imprint marketing manager. She was previously in Penguin's school and library marketing department.

Naomi Kirsten has been promoted to editor in the children's group at Chronicle Books. She was previously the associate editor.

Sylvie Frank has been promoted to editor at Holiday House. She was previously associate editor.

Also at Holiday House, Sally Morgridge has been promoted to editorial assistant.

Sheryl Cotleur has moved on from buying director at Book Passage. Her contact is now sheryl.cotleur@gmail.com.