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Jeff Pinsker
has been named president of Scholastic's "books plus" imprint Klutz,
effective December 3 (and vp of Scholastic, Inc.). Pinsker, who will report to
Scholastic president of trade publishing Ellie Berger and was most recently ceo
of educational toy company Infinitoy, will lead the creative, sales, and
marketing direction of the Klutz business and will manage the strategic
development of the Klutz brand. Pinsker is also the author of 13 books for
children, including the QUIZMO Series and entries in Spinner Books' Armchair
Puzzlers Series. He fills the slot that has been vacant all year, since the
departure of previous Klutz president Matt Brown after just a
year-and-a-half on the job.
"Jeff's diverse background in
children's game development, toys, and publishing makes him perfectly suited to
build on Klutz's rich history of tactile innovation and fun, and to explore
both print and digital opportunities for the brand as Klutz moves
forward," Berger said in Monday's announcement.
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