People 9/28

The publisher has announced more of its staff: Carolyn Murnick is senior editor; Jordan Blumetti is editor-at-large; and Emily Sharp is associate acquisitions editor.

Founder of the Wordplay book festival Steph Opitz is vp, partnerships. Laura Rossi is director of corporate communications. Nina Vargas is senior marketing manager and Sherri Puzey is marketing manager.

Chelsea Grogan is managing editor and Chrystal Gray is operations manager.

Clarissa Wong has joined as executive editor; she was previously at Harper Collins.

In promotions: Mallory Kass moves up to executive editor; Katie Heit is now senior editor; Rachel Matson has been promoted to editor; and Shelly Romero and Talia Seidenfeld are both associate editors.

Silvia Acevedo has joined as executive assistant to Ellie Berger. She was previously at SCBWI Wisconsin and Three Points Publishing.

Allie Jones has joined as marketing designer. She was previously at LaDove.