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January 29, 2024By Katy Hershberger

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January 29, 2024By Katy Hershberger

Avid Reader   

Shannon Welch has joined as vice president and editorial director. She was most recently editorial director at Harper One.

Sourcebooks   

Jennifer Gonzalez has joined as SVP, publisher of children’s books. She was previously president of sales at Macmillan.

“Over the course of her career, Jennifer’s exceptional ability to analyze the marketplace and identify new opportunities has helped create dozens of successes across genres and categories,” CEO and publisher Dominique Raccah said. “Her extensive experience in so many areas of the business will be hugely impactful in her new role leading editorial vision and marketing strategy for our children’s business.” She added, “What most people don’t know is that Jenn’s dream has been to be on the publishing side.”

“I’m excited to join such a creative and innovative team at Sourcebooks who share my commitment to getting great books to as many children as possible,” Gonzalez said.

Atria   

Yaniv Soha has joined as executive editor. He was previously at Doubleday.

Adams Media   

Gia Manalio-Bonaventura has joined as senior marketing manager.

Lydia Rasmussen has joined as senior publicist.

Maria Orlandi has been promoted to publicist.

Média-Participations   

Deputy ceo Julien Papelier has been named chief executive officer of Média-Participations, Abrams’ parent company, as part of a planned succession. He takes over from Claude de Saint Vincent, who has been ceo since 2007, and will serve as vice president.

Penguin Random House Audio   

Kelly Gildea begins the expanded role of director, audio production and creative partner development.

Julie Wilson becomes director, casting, digital production platforms, and strategic partnerships.

Lauren Klein has been promoted to producer.

Zondervan   

Amanda Woods joins as publicity director. She was previously at Tyndale House.

Ave Maria Press   

Justyna Coppus has joined as publicist. She was previously at Guideposts.

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