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Editorial director Antonia Markiet is retiring on September 15 after 50 years with the company. She began as an editorial assistant at Harper & Row in 1973. Jennifer Corcoran, executive director, publicity & events, writes, “Toni first worked with Maurice Sendak in 1981 on In Grandpa’s House. They formed a bond that went beyond editor/creator to something magical and rare that sometimes happens with a few lucky creative relationships. Toni’s friendship with Maurice speaks volumes to the impact that Toni has had on not only her authors, illustrators, and colleagues, but also to the countless generations of readers who have read the books she has touched.”

Alison Donalty has been promoted to associate creative director.

Rick Farley has been promoted to associate creative director.

Joseph Calamia has been promoted to executive editor for science, digital studies, and mathematics.

Anna Petkovich as joined as agent. Previously she had been at Park & Fine Literary Media.

Lisa Rambert-Valaskova has been promoted to associate literary agent.

Laura Macaulay has been promoted to publishing director and deputy managing director, with editorial responsibility for all of the company’s adult publishing lists

India Edwards has been promoted to publishing operations director.