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Ellie Berger to Step Down as Head of Scholastic’s Trade Group
Berger has been with Scholastic since 1985 and headed the trade group since 2007. She was involved in publishing some of the industry’s bestselling franchises including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club series.
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Right Now Is Publishing’s Time to Shine
The publishing industry is stacked with talent, writes PW editorial director Jonathan Segura. And with all the chaos coming out of Washington, this is the time, he writes, for publishers to make the most of that talent and do their best work.
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Jo Henry Calls It a Career at ‘BookBrunch’
After nearly 50 years in the book business—as a literary agent, book publisher, market researcher, and journalist—Jo Henry has stepped down as managing director of the U.K. publishing newsletter BookBrunch, a role she has held since 2018.
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Ingram Appoints AI Chief
Ingram Content Group has named Rajen Bhatt, former director of engineering for AI technologies at HP, to the new position of director of AI. He is tasked with improving efficiency, optimizing workflow, and enhancing automation across the company.
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Simon & Schuster Taps Jonathan Merritt to Build a Religion List
The award-winning journalist has been named VP and executive editor at the S&S flagship imprint, effective May 12, and will focus on acquiring titles in the fast-growing religion publishing category.
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Niko Pfund Named Director of Yale University Press
Pfund comes to Yale University Press from Oxford University Press, where he most recently served as global academic publisher and president of its U.S. division. He succeeds the retiring John Donatich, who has led Yale UP since 2003.
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Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Children’s Books
One of the most prominent and influential figures in children’s book publishing for decades will step down as president and publisher of RHCB on May 1. Random House Books for Young Readers Group EVP and publisher Mallory Loehr will succeed her.
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Joseph Montagne Promoted to Publisher at Abrams ComicArts
Montagne, who previously served as associate publisher, joined ComicArts when it was established in 2023. In his new role, he'll focus on growing the division's presence in the graphic novel, manga, and comic book market.
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Julia Sommerfeld Named Worldwide Publisher at Amazon Publishing
The head of Amazon Publishing's U.S. business has been put in charge of its worldwide publishing operation. Her goal: "to mint international best sellers across languages and formats."
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Oni Press Expands, Adding Three Boom! Studios Veterans and More
Former Boom! executives Megan Christopher, Allyson Gronowtiz, and Elyse Raimo have been named to top spots at Oni, among other hires and promotions at a time when some competitors in the comics space are downsizing their workforces.
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