At Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Christy Ottaviano has been promoted to publisher, Christy Ottaviano Books.

At Macmillan, Kara Coughlin has been promoted sales coordinator, distribution sales. Stephanie Davis has been promoted to marketing manager, SMP. Patricia Doherty has been promoted to national accounts manager. Ruth Esehak-Gillespie has been promoted to sales and promotion associate, international sales.

Brooks Sherman has joined the Bent Agency. Sherman was previously an agent at FinePrint Literary Management.

At Random House Books for Young Readers, Meika Hasimoto has been promoted to associate editor. Michael Joosten has been promoted to assistant editor.

Kelly Knisley has joined Kumon Publishing North America as an editorial assistant.