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Salman Rushdie will receive the NBF’s 2026 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, which will be presented at the National Book Awards Ceremony on November 18 by author Kiran Desai.

Diana Ventimiglia has joined as publisher. She was previously at Hachette Book Group

Stefanie Chow has been promoted to associate marketing manager.

Jaden Urso will join as marketing coordinator.

Allyson Rychlak will join as digital marketing manager.

Lindhardt & Ringhof has appointed MBCA as its literary scout for US, UK, and international.

Finn Butterfield has been promoted to associate manager, free expression & advocacy.