People 8/31

Naomi Gibbs will join as executive editor on September 7, reporting to Lisa Lucas. She was previously at HMH. Lucas now reports to president & publisher of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Maya Mavjee.

Elizabeth Palumbo has joined as associate managing editor. She was previously at Thieme.

Paul Ruditis has joined as executive editor, entertainment and licensed publishing, children’s books. He was previously at Insight Editions.

On September 7, Diego Lopez will join as editor, entertainment and licensed publishing, children’s books. She was previously at DC Entertainment.

Co-owner Rebecca Fitting will no longer handle buying; Matt Stowe has been promoted to buying manager.

Kristin Errico has joined as managing editor. She was previously at Harlequin.