First reported by the Washington Post’s Ron Charles via Twitter, director of the NEA’s national reading initiatives and Big Read evangelist David Kipen‘s position has been eliminated and he will leave the organization at the end of the year.
Andrews McMeel publisher Kirsty Melville will move up to the new position of president of AMP’s book division, continuing to report to company ceo and president Hugh Andrews. He notes “she skillfully conceived, developed, and launched AMP’s cookbook program, streamlined our product offerings, accelerated our digital and online presence, and provides energy and leadership to editorial, marketing, sales, and production teams to positive effect.”
Among promotions at Little, Brown: Julianna Lee moves up to associate art director; Ploy Siripant to associate art director; Liese Mayer, Vanessa Kehren, and Nathan Rostron are now all assistant editors; Sabrina Callahan is publicity manager; and Amanda Brown is associate director, domestic rights.