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March 20, 2026By Erin Somers

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March 20, 2026By Erin Somers

Macmillan Children's   

At First Second, Calista Brill has been promoted to vice president, executive editorial director.

At Balzer + Bray, Lavell Nero has been promoted to assistant editor.

Samantha Sacks has been promoted to senior publicist.

Sara Elroubi has been promoted to associate publicist.

Kaitlin Loss has been promoted to associate director, subsidiary rights.

Laura Hernandez has been promoted to senior marketing manager.

Katie Quinn has been promoted to director, marketing.

Kat Kopit has been promoted to director, production editorial.

Ilana Worrell has been promoted to senior manager, production editorial.

Penguin Publishing Group   

Jordan Aaronson is promoted to associate director, marketing strategy.

Carolina Meurkens is promoted to senior manager, multicultural marketing.

Andrew Taets is promoted to associate marketing manager.

Penguin Random House   

Amy Trotter joins as manager, inventory operations, reporting to Danielle Procter. Trotter was previously at Amplify Education.

Rosecliff Literary   

Rita Veras has joined as an associate agent.

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