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Molly Young and Alexandra Jacobs join the Books Desk as staff critics. Young was previously the literary critic at New York magazine; “she will will be writing book reviews, a newsletter, profiles and essays about language and literature, and contributing to ‘The Book Review Podcast.'” Jacobs moves over from the NYT Styles desk and has freelanced for the Book Review for more than a decade.

Jennifer Wilson will become a contributing essayist for the Book Review, regularly writing essays and book reviews. She is a contributing writer for the Books & the Arts section of The Nation.

Dani Segelbaum has joined as literary agent and subrights manager; she was previously at New Leaf Literary & Media.

Lauren Christiansen has joined as editorial and foreign rights associate.

Publisher Rachel Cugnoni is leaving the company, as the position of publisher is eliminated. The division will “focus on the leadership of Vintage’s imprints at publishing director level.” Publishing directors will continue to report to managing director Hannah Telfer.

Millie Lean is joining as junior literary agent, specializing in children’s publishing. She was previously at Penguin Random House.