People 2/23

Elise Howard is joining as an agent. She was the founding publisher of Algonquin Young Readers,  which she led from 2011 to 2022. Howard will represent both children’s and adult authors.

Ivan Taurisano has been promoted to assistant editor at Sourcebooks Wonderland.

Jay Farahani has joined as PHP web developer.

Elisabet Brännström has joined as consultant. She was previously head of agency at Bonnier Rights.

Janice Stillman will retire shortly after serving as editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac since 2000. A search is underway for the new, 14th editor.