Jamie Raab is stepping down as publisher-at-large at Macmillan, where she has worked for more than seven years. She joined the company in 2017 and co-founded, with Deb Futter, Celadon Books, where she was president and publisher. In 2022, she became publisher-at-large, focusing on acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and mentorship. From August 2023 through January 2024, she was also interim publisher at Holt after Amy Einhorn left and until Andrew Miller was appointed to the position. Before joining Macmillan, Raab had been president and publisher at Grand Central Publishing. She worked at Grand Central and at its predecessor, Warner Books, for 30 years.
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Macmillan CEO Jon Yaged called Raab "an impeccable publisher" and "a generous colleague and mentor, as well as a trusted presence. Colleagues from across the company have benefited from her thoughtful counsel and her willingness to engage meaningfully and openly. She has set a tone that values care, perspective, and good judgment alongside strong publishing instincts."
He added, "I am personally grateful to Jamie for being a trusted sounding board and for helping support my transition first to president and later to CEO."
Raab said, "I have loved my years working at Macmillan. It was a joy to launch Celadon, see its wonderful team come together, and watch the division flourish and become a force in the publishing world. And it was an honor to stand in as Holt's interim publisher, getting to know the remarkable people who make the division special and who welcomed me so warmly into their fold. Most of all, I am grateful to the many talented colleagues I have had the pleasure of working with over the years and, of course, to the incredible authors I had the privilege of collaborating with, who are the beating heart of the work we do.
"As I step away from my role as a publisher-at-large, I plan to draw on my experience and skills in areas that are deeply meaningful to me, particularly in childhood literacy and political action. I am motivated by these words from Jane Goodall, 'What you do makes a difference. And you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.' I hope to put these words into action."