John Mendelson, Candlewick Press senior v-p, sales director, and Walker Books Group sales director for USA and Canada, has left the company.
Candlewick said that during his 12 and a half years with the company, Mendelson "has overseen tremendous expansion and growth in a rapidly changing industry and oversaw the launch and development of the publishers' e-books program and digital strategy."
Karen Lotz, president and publisher of Candlewick Press and group managing director of the Walker Books Group, added: "His excellent taste and commercial instincts have helped shape our program in countless ways, and his innovative ideas have helped us build our presence throughout the market. John is leaving us with a superb team in place, one that has successfully navigated the pandemic and continues to operate at a very high level of service for our customers. He has been an extraordinarily dedicated, kind, and wonderful colleague."
Mendelson said, "I will always cherish my time at Candlewick and the Walker Books Group. I have learned so much from my amazing colleagues, customers, and partners and had the privilege to help connect books from so many incredible authors and illustrators with readers all over the world. I will miss it all greatly as I consider what my professional future holds, but whatever it may be, I am sure books will be involved."
He may be reached via e-mail.