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The online retailer will launch a new book sales division to collaborate directly with publisher sales teams. VP of book sales Nadine Vassallo-Frohne will lead the department with director of digital products Ami Greko, who will oversee print initiatives and ebook integrations.

“Our goal is to build closer partnerships with publishers of all sizes, from major houses to independent presses,” says Nadine. “By sharing key updates like launch lists or book club selections, we can help ensure that every book has the chance to reach the readers who are looking for it – and in turn, support the independent bookstores that are at the heart of Bookshop.org’s mission.”

Andy Augusto has been promoted to senior director, international sales.

Ivan Taurisano has joined as associate editor. Previously, he was an associate editor at Abrams.

Francie Crawford has been promoted to marketing manager.

Dakota Reed has joined as director of media rights, handling all performance, merchandising, and other media rights. She was previously at Ingram Content Group.

The agency’s Curtis Brown Heritage division will represent J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate.

Wil Apolinario has joined as senior manager, client services and support. He was previously service delivery manager at LVMH Fashion Group.

James Whittaker joins as vp of sales & business development. Most recently, he was head of sales US and UK at Klopotek.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos will be a Literacy Champion for The United States of Readers, Scholastic’s classroom to home literacy support program for students in preK through eighth grade attending under resourced schools.