People 7/23

Tessa James has been promoted to assistant editor.

Tabatha Pope has been promoted to literary agent.

Hannah Gómez joins as senior editor, cultural accuracy reading services (also “commonly referred to as sensitivity or authenticity reading”). In what they call “the publishing industry’s first-ever in-house” position of its kind, her role “includes developing and managing a robust community of targeted expert readers, performing cultural accuracy readings, and collaborating with authors, publishers, and literary agents to improve the quality and inclusivity of their books before they go to market.”

They are looking for a new book reviewer: “Our critics should be discerning and fearless, as ready to criticize works for their faults as they are to herald successes.”

Catherine McCrea will join as key account manager on August 9. She was previously at DK.

Jennifer Smith has joined as the vp of marketing for Nelson Books, where she will “lead the marketing and brand strategies for the imprint, as well as take an active role in acquisitions and author development.”