AWP Board Refutes Fired Exec Director's Allegations

The board of trustees of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs strongly denied fired executive director Chloe Schwenke's allegations of transphobia in an open letter to its membership.

Einhorn Named President, Publisher of Henry Holt

After a short stint, Ben Schrank has been replaced by Amy Einhorn as president and publisher of Henry Holt.

Remembering Susan Kamil

Friends and colleagues mourn the loss of the late Random House publisher.

AWP Fires Executive Director, Who Alleges Discrimination

Chloe Schwenke, who served for one year as interim executive director of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs before being officially named executive director about six months ago, has been let go.

The Stars of 2019

This year marks the fifth anniversary of Star Watch, a partnership between Publishers Weekly and the Frankfurter Buchmesse, which recognizes outstanding individuals who further the cultural and economic success of publishers, bookstores, and the industry at large.

PW Star Watch 2019 Honorees

PW Star Watch 2019 Finalists

Introducing the five contenders for PW Star Watch 2019's "Superstar" award.

Jeff Carroll to Head Macmillan Marketing

The former Viacom v-p will join Macmillan as executive v-p of marketing and consumer strategy on September 3, reporting to Maya Mavjee, president of publishing strategy. Macmillan's central marketing team will now report to Carroll.

Fox Up at BookLife, Adams, Cramer In at PW

David Adams and Phoebe Cramer joined Publishers Weekly on Monday as reviews editors for nonfiction and genre fiction, respectively. Longtime senior reviews editor Rose Fox will serve as director of BookLife Reviews.

A Tribute to Toni Morrison

Four publishing and literary professionals pay tribute to Toni Morrison.