April 15, 2019 Edition
Industry News
The Parable Group offers chance to win a bookstore makeover
In an effort to further honor and support hard-working Christian retailers, The Parable Group today announced its industry-wide bookstore makeover giveaway, Refresh / Restore. The chosen bookstore will receive free store design and merchandising services, valued up to $10,000 in materials and services for enhancements, and on-site assistance to finalize the project.
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Milestones
ECPA presents Platinum and Gold Awards for sales milestones
ECPA recently presented Platinum and Gold Sales Awards to these titles and their publishers for significant sales milestones reached:
- A Child’s First Bible by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor (Tyndale House Publishers) received the Platinum Award for over 1 million sold.
- The New Spirit-Controlled Woman by Beverly LaHaye (Harvest House Publishers) received the Platinum Award for over 1 million sold.
- Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson (Zondervan) received the Gold Award for over 500,000 sold.
Christianity Today recognized with 29 Evangelical Press Association Awards
This week Christianity Today won 29 publishing awards chosen by journalism peers at the Evangelical Press Association's (EPA) annual convention April 7-9, 2019 in Oklahoma City.
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“A Love Letter Life” by Jeremy and Audrey Roloff debuts on New York Times bestseller list
“A Love Letter Life: Pursue Creatively, Date Intentionally, Love Faithfully” by Jeremy and Audrey Roloff debuted at number 5 on the Advice, How-To and Misc. list after releasing April 2, 2019. It also debuted on the Amazon Charts Most Bought list at number 14 and the USA Today bestseller list at number 18.
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Zondervan author and radio host Jennifer Fulwiler to receive Christopher Award
Austin Texas-based author Jennifer Fulwiler will receive a Christopher Award for “One Beautiful Dream: The Rollicking Tale of Family Chaos, Personal passions, and Saying Yes to Them Both” (HarperCollins/Zondervan). It is one of 11 books for adults and young people to be honored on May 23rd at the 70th annual Christopher Awards in New York.
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Five Selah Award finalists for Elk Lake
Elk Lake Publishing, Inc., based in Plymouth, Mass., announces five books named as finalists for the 2019 Selah Award in their categories at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference (BRMCWC).
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Media Announcements
Bible Gateway interviews Kaitlin Wernet, co-author of “The Book of Comforts”
When someone is grieving, what should we say? How can we help? How do we comfort without offering shallow platitudes? What does the Bible mean when it says our help comes from the Lord? Scripture deals plainly and honestly with suffering and simultaneously points people to the rich hope we find in God. Bible Gateway interviewed Kaitlin Wernet (@KaitlinWernet), who, along with Caleb Faires, Rebecca Faires, and Cymone Wilder, wrote and designed “The Book of Comforts: Genuine Encouragement for Hard Times” (Zondervan, 2019).
Product News
FaithWords offers first collection by JellyTelly Press from authors Phil Vischer and Hannah C. Hall
FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, and JellyTelly Press, a new division of JellyTelly, a values-driven, video-on-demand platform for children, is announcing a unique new collection of kids' books this Easter.
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New York Times bestselling author David Platt announces new book releasing Sept. 17
David Platt, pastor, international speaker, and founder of Radical Inc., announces his new book, “Something Needs to Change: A Call to Make Your Life Count in a World of Urgent Need,” releasing Sept 17, 2019, from Multnomah, an imprint of Random House.
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Andrew Peterson to release book on creativity with B&H
Award-winning singer-songwriter and author Andrew Peterson will release his first adult trade book, “Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making,” this fall (October 15, 2019, B&H Publishing).
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Zondervan announces new Study Bible: the NIV Storyline Bible
Zondervan is pleased to announce the release of the “NIV Storyline Bible.” “We’re thrilled to be extending the impact of the original Biblemesh course (The Biblical Story Project), developed in partnership with Tim Keller and other notable theologians, through the publication of this unique new Bible,” says Melinda Bouma, Publisher, Zondervan Bible Group.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- PW: Can Christian Publishing Live Without LifeWay?
- Religion Publishers Give Millennials a Fresh Look
- Putting Faith to Work: Books Address Poverty and Hunger
- Religion Book Deals: April 10, 2019
- March Religion Bestsellers: Francine Rivers stays #1
- How the Bible Project Is Using Video to Get People into Scripture Again
