People 12/1

Amanda Close is promoted to senior vice president, children’s sales and strategic development, in addition to her current oversight of the Penguin Random House special markets group. Starting January 1, she will lead the sales efforts for Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children’s, and the Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS) children’s imprints.

Sarah Williams is promoted to vice president, special markets and strategic market development, reporting to Close. Her responsibilities will expand to lead the entire PRH special markets team.

Esther Cajahuaringa, previously an editor at Union Square Kids, has joined Alfred A. Knopf BFYR as an editor.

Katherine Boller has been promoted to editorial director, art and architecture.

Anya Oberdorf has rejoined as business manager, reporting to Barry Gallant. She was most recently senior manager, corporate development at Penguin Random House in New York.

Jane von Mehren has been named a senior partner.