People 6/2

Keerat Shah has joined the design team as junior designer.

Mary Addo has joined as sales representative, Central Canada, and will be working with independent bookstores across Ontario and Manitoba.

Manpreet Dhinsa has joined as sales representative, Western Canada, and will be working with independent bookstores across Western Canada.

Jess Ambrosoni has joined the human resources team as HR coordinator.

Harmen van Paradijs has been promoted to executive vice president, Books.

Judy Brunsek, director of sales & marketing, will be retiring on July 31, after more than 15 years with the company. As a result of Brunsek’s retirement, Owlkids Books is announcing a number of promotions:

Danielle Laver has been promoted to Canadian sales & rights manager.

Taylor Lytle-Hewlett has been promoted to marketing manager.

Dytria Ruddy has been promoted to assistant US sales manager.