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Susan Bolotin, Longtime Publisher of Workman, Retires
Bolotin helmed Workman Publishing for 22 years, after being recruited by Peter Workman in 2000 to be editorial director. She has retired as of May 1.
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Kim Kelly's 'Fight Like Hell' Examines the Rebound of Unions
As public opinion of unions reaches a 40-year high, a new book by the journalist and union organizer offers lessons and inspiration for workers in any industry.
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Sherrod, Littlefield to Join Little, Brown
Tracy Sherrod joins Little, Brown and Company as v-p and executive editor, and Alex Littlefield will join the house as executive editor.
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People Who Shaped the Book Business
A glance at the movers and shakers over a century, and some who have starred in the past 25 years (reprinted from PW's 125th Anniversary issue in July 1997)
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Tracy Sherrod to Leave Amistad
Sherrod, the v-p and editorial director of Amistad, will leave the HarperCollins imprint after nearly a decade to "pursue a new endeavor."
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Kelly, Smart Named Co-CEOs at DK
Paul Kelly and Rebecca Smart will take over as co-CEOs of DK worldwide June 1 when its current CEO, Carsten Coesfeld, moves to head Bertelsmann Investments.
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Gayatri Patnaik Named Director of Beacon Press
Following Helene Atwan's retirement, Patnaik has been promoted to director, effective July 30.
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Nadxieli Nieto Is Reforging Flatiron Books
After a long and winding road through the book business, the Macmillan imprint's executive editor found her way to Flatiron, where she's building a highly curated list that focuses on, and celebrates, writers of color.
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Susan Winslow Named CEO at Macmillan Learning
Winslow is the first woman to lead the Holtzbrinck-owned educational publisher, the sister company of the U.S.'s fifth-largest trade publisher. Winslow had been serving as president of the company since September 2020.
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Margot Atwell Named Executive Director and Publisher of Feminist Press
The former director of outreach and international for Kickstarter plans to build on the Press’s mission of centering marginalized voices.
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In BIGNY's Wake, a New Book Forum for New York
The New York Book Forum, a nonprofit organization founded by former board members of the Book Industry Guild of New York, will work to expand connections between the book industry and the general public and encourage literacy.
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Lia Ronnen Named Publisher, Editorial Director at Workman
Effective May 2, Ronnen will assume the role of publisher and editorial director of Workman's adult publishing program, all while continuing her role as publisher and editorial director of the Artisan imprint.
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Gagliano Tapped to Head Boston Book Festival
Gina Gagliano, founder and former publishing director of Random House Graphic, has been named executive director of the Boston Book Festival.
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Leadership Change at Maria B. Campbell Associates
On April 1, Agnes Ahlander Turner will take over as president of the scouting agency, while founder Maria Campbell assumes the role of executive chairman.
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Erroll McDonald Remembers Jason Epstein
Erroll McDonald, v-p and executive editor at Alfred A. Knopf, pays tribute to the legendary Random House editor and industry entrepreneur, who died February 4 at age 93.
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Sarah Baker Elected Executive Director of SCBWI
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' board of directors has elected Sarah Baker the organization’s new executive director, succeeding the organization's cofounder, Lin Oliver.
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Atwan to Retire from Beacon Press in July
After 26 years as director of Beacon Press, Helene Atwan will retire July 29. During her tenure, Atwan put the press on sound financial footing while simultaneously publishing one of the most diverse lists in the industry.
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Barbara Briel Named First Sourcebooks President
Briel, who served as the publisher’s senior v-p and chief operating officer for the past 10 years, started her career with Sourcebooks as director of administration and finance in 2004.
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Ana Maria Allessi Named V-P and Publisher of Hachette Audio
Ana Maria Allessi has been named to head the combined Hachette Audio and Workman Audio departments following Hachette Book Group's purchase of Workman last fall.
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Bogaards Launches Public Relations Firm
Paul Bogaards, who resigned at the end of 2021 as executive v-p and deputy publisher at Knopf after a long career, has started Bogaards Public Relations LLC.
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