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KJ Grow has been named publisher of Shambhala, the flagship imprint of Shambhala Publications. She joined Shambhala in 2015 as director of sales & marketing and subsequently became v-p of sales & marketing. She earlier worked at Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster and was a bookseller and events director at Jabberwocky Bookshop, Newburyport, Mass.
She will work closely with the publishers of the other imprints at Shambhala Publications, which include Snow Lion, Roost Books and Bala Kids. The Shambhala imprint publishes works on Buddhism, mindful living, contemplative spiritual traditions, yoga, psychology, health and personal growth.
Nikko Odiseos, president of Shambhala Publications, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary as an independent, family-owned publisher, said, "KJ Grow is a strategic thinker, a natural leader, and a great collaborator with authors and with our entire team, ensuring we will be publishing the most authentic, timeless and transformational books that have a direct, positive impact on people's lives. Authors, agents, booksellers, librarians, and the media will quickly see her innovative and highly engaged approach."
Sara Bercholz, co-owner of Shambhala Publications and publisher of Roost Books, added: "KJ has gone from strength to strength here at Shambhala Publications, She has earned our utmost trust and respect and with her growth leadership I can see nothing but the opportunity to flourish."