At Putnam Children’s, publisher Jen Besser has been promoted to president as well, reporting to Penguin Children’s president Jen Loja — who writes that Besser “has continually wowed us with her keen publishing sensibility, and her ability to find the best books for every kind of reader.” Loja adds, “Her perfect balance of believing in what she does deeply but also being able to see the fun and the humor in what we all do, not only makes her a valuable leader, but also a delight to have in the senior management of the group.”
At Atria Books and Washington Square Press, editorial director since 2008 Peter Borland has been promoted to editor-in-chief. Judith Curr writes: “He has played a vital role in Atria’s development and growth, helping us to take our list to ever higher standards of quality and commercial success…. With his genuine enthusiasm for the work we do as publishers and his collaborative and collegial spirit, he provides crucial support and wise counsel to me, our editors, and our entire publishing team every day.”