Appointment Announcement

Eishar Brar will take on the role of fiction and non-fiction publisher at Macmillan Children’s Books, reporting directly to managing director Alison Ruane. She will lead the company’s newly established business unit focusing on both genres.

Career Highlights

Brar brings with her a wealth of experience from her recent position as editorial director at Knights Of, an independent children’s publisher. Over the last six years, she has successfully spearheaded projects in various categories, including young fiction, middle-grade, teen, and young adult literature. Her contributions have earned accolades such as the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the Carnegie Medal, the Blue Peter Book Prize, and the UKLA Award.

Brar began her career in publishing in rights after joining Penguin Random House through a Creative Access internship, subsequently transitioning to an editorial position at Scholastic.

Industry Recognition

Recognized for her contributions to the publishing field, Brar was featured in the Publishers Association’s People of Publishing 2023 list and included in The Bookseller’s Rising Stars of 2021. She is also an active member of the Round Table Books advisory board and serves as a mentor for Creative Access.

Reactions to the Appointment

Alison Ruane expressed confidence in Brar’s capabilities, stating, “I’ve long admired Eishar’s inclusive and commercially astute publishing, and I’m looking forward to working with her to lead our fiction and non-fiction business at a pivotal time as we prepare for our next stage of growth.”

Brar’s Vision

On her appointment, Brar remarked, “Whilst I am sad to be leaving the list I’ve built at Knights Of, and the incredible authors I’ve published, I am hugely delighted to be joining Macmillan Children’s Books to lead the non-fiction and fiction team! It’s an incredibly strong list and I’m looking forward to building my experience of publishing inclusively and authentically into their growth strategy.”