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TeMika Grooms has joined as manager, design and illustration, directing the overall graphic design needs for the organization and working with the executive team on rebranding.

Colleen Murphy joins as vice president, director of national accounts. She was previously vp, trade sales, specialty mass market, and product development, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Scott Gould is appointed director, business development.

LaSheera Lee has been promoted to senior agent.

Rachel Reiss has joined as director of marketing. She was previously associate publisher at Harlequin Trade Publishers.