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April 2, 2025By Katy Hershberger

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April 2, 2025By Katy Hershberger

Harper Via   

Alexa Frank has been promoted to editor.

Penguin Random House Christian   

VP, publisher Laura Barker will step down on April 15 after 22 years with the company.

“Everything seems to confirm this as the best time to make way for fresh vision and leadership in this particular season, so rich with possibility in our new organizational structure as PRH Christian,” Barker said in a release.

Editorial director Madison Trammel, executive editor Sarah Rubio, Ink & Willow vp, executive editor Susan Tjaden, and manager, publishing operations Bridget Baxter will report to PRH Christian svp, publisher Campbell Wharton.

Macmillan Children's   

Jacob Sammon has been promoted to assistant managing editor.

Sarah Gompper has been promoted to senior production editor.

Hayley O’Brion has been promoted to associate managing editor.

Kelly Markus had been promoted to associate, production editorial.

Ebony Lane has been promoted to associate director, subsidiary rights.

Tor Publishing Group   

Alexis Saarela has been promoted to director of publicity.

Laura Etzkorn has been promoted to publicity manager.

Libby Collins has been promoted to publicity manager.

Mal Frazier has been promoted to assistant editor.
St. Martin's   

Samantha Havela has been promoted to domestic rights associate.

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