Apologies After a busy week, it’s a really meager news day. I’m trying not to take it personally, but sorry. At least we have a meaty BlogWatch for you below. Personnel News Scholastic has promoted editorial director of reference and nonfiction Ken Wright, giving him the additional title of associate publisher. His new responsibilities include “overseeing the publishing process, co-ordinating cross-channel communication across Scholastic’s Trade/Clubs/and Fairs and directing Custom Publishing.” Marketing and editorial consultant Jazan Higgins has been hired full-time as vp, publishing director. She will “define the balance and direction of Scholastic’s hardcover publishing, overseeing Scholastic Press, Arthur A. […]
