Odedina to leave Bloomsbury for Bonnier

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 18/07/2011 - 16:54 Sarah Odedina is leaving her role as Bloomsbury's group editor-in-chief of children's fiction to become managing director and publisher of a new company for Bonnier Publishing. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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