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November 29, 2022
By Erin Somers

Atria   

VP, executive editor Trish Todd will retire at the end of the year, after 27 years at Simon & Schuster, “perhaps best known for her role in making Philippa Gregory a bestselling franchise.”

VP, editorial director Lindsay Sagnette said, “The passionate connection she feels for her books and authors is contagious. We will miss having her wise counsel, her ready wit, and her deep knowledge of all things publishing just down the hall.”

Macmillan Children's   

Abby Granata has joined as a junior designer, working on young adult and middle grade titles.

Harper Children's   

Kelly Haberstroh joins as associate publicist. She was previously a freelance publicist.

Transatlantic Agency   

Marilyn Biderman has been promoted to partner.

Ed Maxwell has joined as literary agent. He was previously an agent at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates.

Writers House   

Alexandra Levick has been promoted to senior agent.

Poets & Writers   
The board elected new officers: Willys Kals as president, Paul Vidich as treasurer, and Janet McCarthy Grimm as secretary. Additionally, Andrea Louie, Liate Stehlik, and Elizabeth Toledo were elected to the board of directors.

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