At Simon & Schuster Children’s, Christian Trimmer has been promoted to executive editor; Kristin Ostby moves up to senior editor; and Catherine Laudone has been promoted to assistant editor. In addition, Christine Dong has been promoted to senior demand planner. At Macmillan Audio, Robert Allen has been promoted to associate publisher, while Samantha Edelson moves up to marketing director. At Candlewick, Zoe Luderitz has been promoted to senior marketing manager. In addition, Andie Krawczyk has been promoted to manager of library marketing and outreach. At Chronicle Books, Ariel Richardson has been promoted to associate editor, children’s. Announcements Barnes & Noble […]
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After under 3 years in the post, Follett ceo Mary Lee Schneider is departing, to be replaced by Ray Griffith. He spent 20 years at Ace Hardware, where he was president and ceo until April 2013. The company said, “The son of a public school teacher and grade school principal who began his career managing a local retail store, Ray has the right experience and strategic vision to drive Follett to continued success.” In the announcement, Schneider comments: “I have been proud to be a part of the Follett story for the past 14 years, first as a member of the board […]
People: Ruth Rendell Dies, and More
Ruth Rendell, 85, author of more than 60 novels under her own name as well as Barbara Vine, died May 2 from complications of a stroke suffered in January. Rendell wrote 24 Inspector Wexford novels starting with From Doon with Death (1964) as well as many standalone suspense novels, including 14 under the Barbara Vine name. Rendell’s final novel, Dark Corners, will be published by Cornerstone and Scribner in October. Michael McKenzie will join Algonquin as executive director of publicity on May 26, working out of the company’s New York offices and overseeing both adult and young readers lists. Previously […]
Katz to Retire from Harper Children’s, Murphy to Take Over
President and publisher of Harper Children’s Susan Katz “has decided to retire after an illustrious career of nearly 30 years with the company,” ceo Brian Murray announced. Katz took over the children’s division in 1996. Murray writes, “She has guided the division through one successful year after another, and has made an enormous contribution to the company’s overall success – whether she’s breathing new life into our timeless classics or launching new brands that engage the next generation of readers…. While I am sad that Susan will not be part of the HarperCollins team going forward, I am thrilled for her […]
People, Etc.: Nowell to Depart Nielsen; Edgar Award Winners; and More
Jonathan Stolper will move up to svp and managing director of Nielsen Book as of July 1, as longtime president Jonathan Nowell steps down after 20 years at Nielsen. Nowell will be “helping with the transition through the end of this year,” though he says in the announcement “I feel it’s time to pursue other opportunities.” Stolper joined Nielsen Book in the US in 2010. President of Nielsen Entertainment Howard Applebaum comments: “This is bitter sweet for me. During his 20-year tenure, Jonathan Nowell has built a book business that is critical to the ongoing success of the wider book industry and […]
People: Kiser Becomes Running Press Publisher, And More
Kristin Kiser will join Running Press on May 20 as vp and publisher. Most recently, she was vp and deputy publisher at Rodale Books. Kiser will report to Perseus Books Group group publisher Susan Weinberg. She fills the role that was vacated in October 2014. Perseus CEO David Steinberger says in the announcement: “We have great ambitions for our publishing programs. Hiring Kristin Kiser to lead Running Press is another key step in taking our publishing to the next level.” In the UK, Malcolm Edwards will step down as deputy CEO and publisher of Orion at the end of 2015 and will become chairman of Gollancz […]