People 9/22

Molly Birnbaum has joined as vice president and editor in chief, reporting to Aaron Wehner, evp publisher Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press. She was founding editor in chief of America’s Test Kitchen Kids.

Melissa Posten has joined as telemarketing account manager for the Southern region. She was previously children’s book buyer and director of inventory at The Novel Neighbor.

Brandi Stewart has joined as telesales account manager for the Western region. She was previously children’s buyer at Changing Hands.

At Emily Bestler Books, Lara Jones has been promoted to editor.

A memorial for Joan Didion was held yesterday at the Cathedral Church of Saint John Divine in Manhattan. Watch the memorial here.