New independent publisher Zando, launched last fall by former Crown publisher Molly Stern, has announced its first acquisition: YOU ARE NOT ALONE: The NAMI Guide To Mental Illness And Recovery, by Dr. Ken Duckworth. The book will be published in fall 2022 partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Zando senior editor Quynh Do…
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Imprints Macmillan Children’s is launching Neon Squid, a new imprint “dedicated to publishing gift nonfiction books that make complex topics – from medicine to archaeology – accessible and exciting for children.” Joanne Clark, Fiona Macdonald, and Sam Priddy will serve as co-publishers, based in London and reporting to Sally Poulson, global operations director at Priddy…
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Aliya King Neil will join Gallery Books as a senior editor on April 5. She was previously editor-at-large at Medium. At Hachette Book Group, Megan Fitzpatrick has been promoted to executive director of marketing & publicity for Hachette Audio; Barbara Slavin to senior director of digital sales and business development; and Mary Urban to associate…
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Jen Long has been promoted to vice president, deputy publisher of the Gallery Books Group, reporting to Jen Bergstrom. Sareena Kamath will join Zando as associate editor on March 29, reporting to Emily Bell. She was most recently assistant editor at Mulholland Books. Caolinn Douglas will join as executive coordinator and assistant editor on March…
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At Quirk Books, Brett Cohen has resigned from his position as president and publisher after 20 years with the company. Quirk Books founder and owner David Borgenicht will return to his role as president. Jhanteigh Kupihea has been promoted to publisher and will lead the creative group. Nicole De Jackmo has been promoted to the…
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At Tom Doherty Associates, Stephanie Sirabian has been promoted to senior associate director of advertising and promotion; Anthony Parisi to senior associate director of marketing and school & library; Megan Barnard to associate creative director, advertising and promotion; Michelle Foytek to senior manager of publishing operations; Alex Cameron to senior brand manager; Jennifer McClelland-Smith to senior…