People 6/21

In the wake of founder Sue Arroyo’s sudden passing in February 2024, Helga Schier has been named interim CEO. She will also continue her duties as editorial director.

Martha Kennedy has returned to Candlewick Press as assistant art director. She was most recently an art director at Simon & Schuster.

Hayley Parker has been promoted to assistant art director.

Tanera Simons and Laura Heathfield have launched Greenstone Literary Agency, which will specialize in commercial fiction and select non-fiction. Both were previously at Darley Anderson.