People

Sydney Stanley
Executive Vice President

“It’s really important in a democratic society that we have freedom of information and books historically have been the repository of information. Books and now digital information are important for an informed citizenry. Its what drives me every day,” says Sydney, who not only is a successful publisher but a former librarian.

Sydney has more than 25 years in the book industry, having held a number of leadership positions in public libraries, publishing and media houses and wholesaling and distribution companies. Sydney founded Advantage Publishers Group, acquired by Baker & Taylor in 2007. Sydney oversees what is now called Baker & Taylor Publishing Group, which includes the Silver Dolphin, Thunder Bay, and Portable Press imprints in addition to juvenile and adult proprietary custom publishing for warehouse club customers.

She takes pride in award-winning Silver Dolphin books that teach children — not only through words but also through hands-on activities — to love learning. “Kids have fun while they learn all about early inventors, about science – and much more,” Sydney says. “Parents appreciate the quality and vitality of the books, as well as seeing their kids reading, learning and having fun.”

Sydney earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English from San Diego State University and her Master of Library and Information Sciences degree from the University of Southern California.

Sydney serves on the board of the Lipp Family Foundation, a nonprofit focused on educating youth in mathematics and technology. She is married and enjoys spending time with family in the U.S. and France. She loves Bollywood films and a wide range of books – from fiction to biographies and history to business and economics.

Lilian Nordland
Senior Director, Marketing and Juvenile Publishing

Lilian is passionate about children’s books. She has 18 years of experience bringing them to market. “I love seeing the joy on kids’ faces when I introduce them to a new book,” says Lilian, who oversees juvenile publishing and the marketing team for the Baker & Taylor Publishing Group.

Lilian’s Baker & Taylor career dates back to 1998, when she joined Advantage Publishers Group as an imprint manager for Silver Dolphin. Baker & Taylor acquired APG in 2007. Her previous experience includes working as a brand manager for Golden Books and in juvenile books marketing and subsidiary rights at Random House. Lilian earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Harvard University.

She and husband Jeff have two young sons, and she loves sharing with them every book her team creates. Lilian is a big fan of the Lord of the Rings series and can’t wait to introduce her sons to those books, along with the Magic Tree House and Harry Potter series.

Ginger Winters
Marketing Manager

“I’ve been a voracious reader my entire life, so when I found a career where I could be around books all day long, I knew I had found my calling,” Ginger says.

Ginger is responsible for all aspects of marketing for Silver Dolphin, Thunder Bay and Portable Press, including digital marketing development and social media marketing. Ginger joined Baker & Taylor Publishing Group in 2007. Before that, she worked in marketing at HarperCollins and John Wiley & Sons. Her career includes numerous best-seller campaigns with celebrity authors, such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and Star Jones, and famous brands, such as Emily Post. Ginger earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Arizona.

Ginger and husband N.C. have a young son, Jackson. Ginger is looking forward to sharing two books with her son: Winnie-the-Pooh and The Hobbit. “My parents read those to me as a kid, and I can’t wait to share that same tradition with my son.”