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Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Children’s Books
One of the most prominent and influential figures in children’s book publishing for decades will step down as president and publisher of RHCB on May 1. Random House Books for Young Readers Group EVP and publisher Mallory Loehr will succeed her.
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Joseph Montagne Promoted to Publisher at Abrams ComicArts
Montagne, who previously served as associate publisher, joined ComicArts when it was established in 2023. In his new role, he'll focus on growing the division's presence in the graphic novel, manga, and comic book market.
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Julia Sommerfeld Named Worldwide Publisher at Amazon Publishing
The head of Amazon Publishing's U.S. business has been put in charge of its worldwide publishing operation. Her goal: "to mint international best sellers across languages and formats."
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Oni Press Expands, Adding Three Boom! Studios Veterans and More
Former Boom! executives Megan Christopher, Allyson Gronowtiz, and Elyse Raimo have been named to top spots at Oni, among other hires and promotions at a time when some competitors in the comics space are downsizing their workforces.
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Dan Strone to Depart Trident Media Group
The Trident CEO and cofounder will depart the company at this end of this week after nearly a quarter-century.
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Han Zhang Is Bringing Contemporary Chinese Fiction to U.S. Readers
We talked with the Riverhead editor-at-large—who is also on staff at the 'New Yorker'—about the challenges and rewards of bringing Chinese literature in translation to market.
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Marysue Rucci Named Publisher of Scribner
Rucci has been named publisher of Scribner, effective February 24, succeeding Nan Graham, who will remain with the imprint in a new, as-yet-unnamed acquiring editorial role.
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Little Free Library Executive Director Greig Metzger to Retire
During Metzger’s six-year tenure, the St. Paul, Minn.–based nonprofit saw its network of book-sharing boxes double. A national search for his successor will be conducted prior to his retirement in June 2025.
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Michael Jacobs Launches New Venture
The retired CEO of Abrams Books has teamed with author and editor Sheridan Hay to form Filmore Projects, which will offer consulting, literary, and marketing advice for writers, publishers, and creative arts organizations and will also include a book publishing and packaging imprint, Galpón Press.
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PW Talks with Maria Pallante, President & CEO of the Association of American Publishers
Last year saw major developments in AI licensing and legal victories for the freedom-to-read movement, two areas of ongoing importance to the Association of American Publishers.
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