March 9, 2026 Edition

Industry News

Jan Long Harris to retire after more than two decades at Tyndale House Publishers

After a distinguished career spanning over 26 years in Christian nonfiction publishing, Executive Publisher Jan Long Harris will retire from Tyndale House Publishers, leaving a legacy of multiple imprints, New York Times bestselling authors, and category-defining titles that have shaped Christian publishing.

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Alabaster Co. leaders to explore creative, collaborative future of Christian publishing

The ECPA Leadership Summit, to be held April 28–29 outside of Chicago, will bring together Christian publishing leaders for two days of insight, connection, and forward-looking conversation on the future of the industry. Among the featured sessions is “The Future of Christian Publishing: Creative and Collaborative” with Samuel Chan, Head of Brand & Creative Director, and Brian Chung, Co-Founder and CEO of Alabaster Co. Drawing from their innovative work in the publishing and creative space, Chan and Chung will explore how the future of Christian publishing will be shaped by creators designing the resources they once longed for, and by new models of collaboration that are transforming industries around the world. Their session will invite leaders to imagine how partnership and creativity can expand the impact of Christian publishing in the years ahead.

Registration and program at ECPALeadership.org

Thomas Nelson teams up with Movieguide Awards to celebrate family-friendly entertainment

Thomas Nelson Bibles extended their multi-year sponsorship with Movieguide at the 33rd Annual MOVIEGUIDE® Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report.

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ElevenLabs and Bookwire sign publishing partnership

Bookwire is excited to announce a partnership with ElevenLabs to connect their wide catalog of ebooks to ElevenLabs' leading AI platform and ElevenReader app.

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Zebralution becomes part of the Bookwire Group

Bookwire GmbH acquires 100% of the shares in Zebralution GmbH and its subsidiaries Open Publishing GmbH and EMS GmbH from GEMA.

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Milestones

R.H. Boyd celebrates 130 years of legacy, learning, and leadership

In 2026, R.H. Boyd proudly commemorates 130 years of faith, publishing excellence, and community leadership. Founded in 1896, the historic Nashville-based company stands as one of the nation’s oldest African-American publishing houses, serving churches, educators, and families across generations.

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Jesus Calling brand surpasses 50 million copies worldwide

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is humbled and grateful to celebrate a remarkable milestone: more than 50 million copies sold worldwide across the Jesus Calling brand, now available in over 35 languages, becoming one of the bestselling devotionals of all time.

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John Eldredge’s “Wild at Heart” marks 25 years of global impact

This April, John Eldredge’s bestselling book, “Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul,” marks 25 years of transforming lives and shaping conversations about masculinity, faith, and purpose.

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Nelson Books celebrates Outreach award for “Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn”

Nelson Books is celebrating the recognition of Greta Eskridge’s impactful guide, “It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity,” as the Outreach Resource of the Year in the Social Issues category.

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Media Announcements

IVP announces Hear Women Podcast

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, InterVarsity Press announces the launch of the new Hear Women podcast alongside its Read Women initiative. Together these initiatives, with the tagline “Listening to Women for the Good of the Church, Academy, and World,” invite readers and listeners to engage thoughtfully with women’s stories, ideas, and leadership and elevate women’s voices and contributions across faith, scholarship, and culture. The first Hear Women episode releases March 9.

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Anne Graham Lotz to headline Jerry Jenkins Writers Conference

The daughter of Billy Graham, Anne Graham Lotz (who Mr. Graham said was the “best preacher in the family”), will be the keynote speaker for the Pinnacle Christian Writers Conference at Colorado Christian University, April 17-19, 2026.

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Product News

Nelson Books releases Jennie Allen’s new book, “The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe”

In her new book, “The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe: How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free,” Jennie Allen—New York Times bestselling author and founder of IF:Gathering and Gather25—invites readers to confront the unseen falsehoods that shape them.

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New Growth Press releases curriculum and catechism for toddlers and preschoolers

“The Beginners Gospel Story Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers” (New Growth Press/March 2, 2026), written by Jared Kennedy, highlights God’s perfect promises through the stories of the Old and New Testament.

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SPCK releases John Lennox autobiography

Part memoir, part intellectual adventure, “My Story” by John Lennox is a must-read for anyone curious how a brilliant mathematical mind can hold fast to the gospel - and how one man’s faith has helped millions find a reason to believe in an age of doubt.

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