Chronicle Books has shuttered Chronicle Chroma, its pop culture and visual arts imprint. A spokesperson for the company tells PL, “As of last month, we are no longer acquiring titles under the Chroma imprint; titles currently under contract will still be proudly published by Chronicle Books.” The company has not yet responded to queries about whether employees have been laid off or moved to other imprints.
Overdrive
Renee Davenport joins as the company’s first vp of education, leading OverDrive’s strategy to “expand digital access in schools, deepen engagement with educators, and support literacy and learning outcomes for all students.”
She was vp and general manager of education partnerships at Learning Ally,