Raincoast Books, one of Canada’s leading independent publishers, has announced the addition of editor Tonya Martin to its children’s book publishing program. As Children’s Books Editor, Martin – a 20-year publishing industry veteran who spent much of her career at Scholastic – is responsible for acquiring and editing young adult fiction, juvenile fiction and non-fiction, and children’s picture books. “Raincoast’s children’s program is already thriving,” comments Associate Publisher Jesse Finkelstein. “By hiring someone with Tonya’s talent and expertise, we’re taking a great list and making it even stronger.”