Roaring Brook Promo, Hire
Lauren Wohl, previously marketing director, has been promoted to associate publisher of Roaring Brook Press. Deirdre Langeland, previously with Kingfisher Books, has been named a Roaring Brook senior editor, acquiring titles for a new nonfiction program that will launch in 2008.
Dutton Tabs Sevier
Ben Sevier has been named a senior editor. He was previously a senior editor at Touchstone/Fireside and has also worked at St. Martin's Press.
Espinosa Joins Viz Media
Linda Espinosa has been named v-p of content management. She previously owned and operated Piece O Cake Design and has worked for Nickelodeon, MTV and Disney.
Thomas Joins Harper
Mary Beth Thomas has been named v-p, director of client services at HarperCollins. She was previously director, distribution client services at S&S.
Ackerman Joins Adams Media
Jonathan Ackerman has been named national accounts manager, responsible for sales to Ingram, B&T and Amazon. He was previously v-p of sales at Candlewick Press.
Marvel's Jayatilleke Rises
Ruwan Jayatilleke, director of development, publishing at Marvel Entertainment, has been promoted to vice-president.
Chooseco Picks Geller
Jason Geller, formerly with America's Test Kitchen, has been named national sales director.
Crown Promos
Sarah Chance Breivogel has been promoted to publicity manager for Potter Craft. Campbell Wharton has been promoted to publicity manager for Crown Forum.
RH Children's Books
Jennifer Arena, formerly senior editor, has been promoted to executive editor. Diane Landolf, previously associate editor, has been promoted to editor.
Ballantine Promos
Patricia Park has been named senior publicist at Ballantine Books. Before joining the company she worked for Columbia University Press and Avalon. Sarina Evan has been named publicist. She joined the company in 2004 and previously worked for Newmarket Press.
Penguin Promotes Keenan
Liz Keenan, formerly publicity manager, has been named associate director of publicity for Hudson Street Press and Plume. She joined Penguin in 2005.
Steve Rises At Avalon
Betsy Steve has been promoted to senior publicist. She was previously a publicist and joined the company in 2003.
