Elizabeth Van Doren has been promoted to editorial director, book publishing at Highlights for Children and Boyds Mills Press. She has been with the company since 2011.

At Little, Borwn, Julie Scheina has been promoted to senior editor. Bethany Strout has been promoted to assistant editor. Deirdre Jones has been promoted to assistant editor. Liz Casal has been promoted to designer. Mara Lander has been promoted to senior brand marketing manager. Stephanie O'Cain has been promoted to marketing manager. Zoe Luderitz has been promoted to manager, school & library marketing and social media.

Ed Ripley will join Walker Books as U.K. sales & marketing director.