People 2/14

Jeramie Orton has been promoted to senior editor.

Marie Michels has been promoted to associate editor.

Catapult will suspend its online magazine and writing classes program to “focus all resources on its core business of book publishing and its three imprints.” The magazine’s archive will remain up and select writing programs will run through March 31.

Publisher Alyson Forbes said in a statement, “This decision to center our efforts on our foundational business will ensure a successful future for our imprints and incredibly gifted authors as we continue to publish with the passion and care that defines the Catapult Book Group…. We remain grateful to all of the editors, writers, instructors, illustrators, and colleagues who contributed to the company for the last seven years.”

Sarah Rucker has joined as sales director for Usborne Books, reporting to Ed Spade. Most recently, she worked at Gibbs Smith, where she oversaw all aspects of domestic and international sales.

Kim Wrubel has been promoted to senior director, Random House Children’s Books subsidiary rights.