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The company has reorganized and expanded their children’s books program.

Rebecca Frazer joins as executive editor, overseeing licensing partnerships. Frazer was most recently at AMEET Publishing.

Mary Colgan returns as senior editor, overseeing chapter books and the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site line. She was previously at Highlights for Children, Boyds Mills Press, and Callisto Media.

Editor Emily Daluga will focus on middle grade and graphic novels, and senior editor Ariel Richardson will continue to expand the picture book program.

Additionally, the marketing, publicity, and school & library marketing teams will be combined under marketing associate director Brittany Mitchell. Natalie Nicolson takes on the role of senior manager, brand marketing, working on adult branded products and children’s series.

Hannah Perrin has joined Crown as associate marketing manager.

Kevin Hamric has left his position as VP publishing sales. He can be contacted at krh9595@gmail.com.

Beth Kephart has joined as senior editor. Kephart was a National Book Award finalist and is the founder of Juncture Workshops.