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June 30, 2021
By Erin Somers

Disney Publishing   

At Disney Hyperion, Jocelyn Davies has been promoted to executive editor, and will oversee all new and reimagined Disney IP development. Sylvie Frank joins as executive editor for Disney Hyperion; she was at Paula Wiseman Books. Brittany Rubiano has been promoted to senior editor. Adam Wilson joins as senior editor for Hyperion Avenue; he was previously with Artists, Writers & Artisans. Rebecca Kuss joins the Rick Riordan Presents imprint as a senior editor; previously she was an editor at Inkyard.

Bloomsbury   

Donna Gauthier has been promoted to senior director of inventory and operations; Ellen Whitaker to assistant marketing manager, adult trade; Phoebe Dyer to assistant marketing manager, children’s trade; and Chris Venkatesh to assistant sales manager. Yelena Safronova has joined the children’s art department as designer.

Random House Children's   

Tara Grieco has been promoted to senior marketing manager, and Anika Bates has been promoted to marketing associate.

Tom Doherty Associates   

Michael Dudding has joined as associate director of marketing. He was previously senior marketing manager at HMH.

Little Bee Books   

Josie Dallam has been promoted to sales coordinator.

Stephanie Tade Agency   

Ericka T. Phillips has joined as director of publicity and brand development and associate agent. Previously, she worked as a development consultant for Eileen Fisher Community Foundation and Buddhist Peace Fellowship.

Penguin Random House UK   

Independent bookshops manager Kate Gunning is leaving the company after 12 years.

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