January 24, 2022 Edition

Industry News

Jan Dennis, literary agent and former VP and senior editor at Crossway, has died

Jan Philip Dennis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on January 14th. Jan was born on November 21, 1945 to Clyde and Muriel Dennis and grew up in Wheaton, IL where his father started Good News Publishers, Lithocolor Press, and later Crossway Books.

ECPA releases bestseller lists for “BEST OF 2021” and Christmas

The results are in for the Bestselling Books and Bibles for 2021 produced by ECPA member publishers, based on POS data provided by NPD BookScan, January through December. In addition, the bestselling Christmas 2021 lists were posted in Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Juvenile.

Museum of the Bible and Tyndale House form new, long-term partnership

Museum of the Bible and Tyndale House Publishers announce a publishing partnership which will will create 180 new products and digital resources that feature original content from Museum of the Bible and new Tyndale resources enhanced by Museum of the Bible content.

Early bird registration opens for ECPA Leadership Summit, held May 3-4 in Philadelphia

ECPA has announced the program and opened early bird registration for its first in-person Leadership Summit since 2019 – to be held May 3-4, 2022 at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing and the American Bible Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Milestones

IVP carries on 75-year publishing legacy with books about racial division, change & next generation

During Black History Month in February, IVP will celebrate its legacy by remembering the many IVP authors who have written and are writing boldly and prophetically about the history, and the future, of the Black experience.

Faithlife’s Bible Study Magazine analyzes Dead Sea Scrolls in 75th anniversary issue

The newly-released January/February issue of Bible Study Magazine, a product of Faithlife, honors the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls with exclusive articles exploring the history of these ancient documents and how they have shaped modern Bible study.

Product News

Tyndale House Publishers releases “The Hiding Place: An Engaging Visual Journey”

This new release offers Corrie ten Boom’s heart-wrenching story as a mixed-media special edition; complete with rare family photos, accents of Dutch Delft–style design, artwork by Dutch artists, and personal ephemera from the ten Boom family archives.

Ann Voskamp to publish debut Children’s book with Tyndale Kids in Spring 2023

Tyndale House Publishers has announced that Ann Voskamp will publish her book “Your Brave Song” with Tyndale Kids, to release in the spring of 2023. In Voskamp’s debut children’s book, Una Rayne has a song in her heart, and that song can change the world.

Tommy Nelson releases children’s picture book about Juneteenth activist Opal Lee

Author and NAACP Image Award nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, Alice Faye Duncan’s upcoming picture book, “Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth” celebrates the vision and tenacity of activist Opal Lee.

The Good Book Company partners with Acts 29 to create a new series

The Good Book Company (TGBC) is pleased to be partnering with the church-planting network Acts 29 to publish a series of short books that inspire and equip ordinary church members to love their church and make a difference in and through their church.

Amy Kavelaris signature art and poetry on display in new book with Thomas Nelson

Amy Kavelaris’ bestselling book “Good Night, My Darling Dear” warmed the hearts of families around the world during their bedtime routines. Now Kavelaris shares a beautiful message to start each morning for children with her new picture book, “Good Morning, Little One.”

Tyndale Kids to release children’s series by Dandi Daley Mackall

On March 8, Tyndale House Publishers will release “A Child’s First Bedtime Prayers: 25 Heart-to-Heart Talks with Jesus,” written by Dandi Daley Mackall and illustrated by Cee Biscoe. Three products by Mackall will be the latest additions to Tyndale’s A Child’s First Bible line.

Famous penguins from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium in new Tommy Nelson picture book

Tommy Nelson, the children’s division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, will release a delightful, new, illustrated picture book on March 1, 2022 in partnership with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, one of the top aquariums in the country.

Bestselling children’s author releases latest adventures from Clever Cub Bible stories

Internationally known performance storyteller and bestselling author Bob Hartman continues to inspire children with the Feb. 1 release of the next two Clever Club adventures from his popular new Clever Cub Bible Stories series recently launched from David C Cook.

D. J. Williams to publish Beacon Hill series with Wander

D. J. Williams will publish a three-book series with Wander, Tyndale’s YA imprint. The first book of the series, “Forbidden City,” will release in April of 2023.

Tyndale House Publishers to release three engaging gift products this spring

Tyndale House Publishers will release three new gift book products between March 8 and April 5, 2022. The new products—Life Is Sweet, Y’all; Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South; and Come Sit a Spell—aim to bring joy, encouragement, hope, and humor to your every day.

Media Announcements

Grammy® winner Mandisa returns to Good Morning America on new book with K-LOVE

GRAMMY®, Dove and two-time K-LOVE Fan Award winner Mandisa is set to release “Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God’s Joy” March 15, 2022. The personal memoir marks Mandisa’s inaugural title in partnership with K-LOVE Books.

K-LOVE Books & The Salvation Army announce book giveaway program

K-LOVE Books will launch its first children’s book, “The Bible for Me – Bible Stories & Prayers” with a 1 for 1 book giveaway program sponsored by K-LOVE, The Salvation Army, and the Awakening Foundation.

IVP expands on historic Book Club with introduction of IVP Book Drop

With more than one hundred thousand members throughout its lifetime, the IVP Book Club is the longest-running book club specifically for Christians. IVP is now expanding on the history of the Book Club with the introduction of IVP Book Drop.

Faithlife event features author Randy Alcorn for pastors facing financial hardship

Recognizing the large number of pastors facing some of the biggest challenges of their ministry during these trying times, Faithlife is hosting a “Faithlife Premiere Event” to encourage and equip them on the topic of financial stewardship.

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January 24, 2022 Edition

Industry News

Jan Dennis, literary agent and former VP and senior editor at Crossway, has died

ECPA releases bestseller lists for “BEST OF 2021” and Christmas

Milestones

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Faithlife event features author Randy Alcorn for pastors facing financial hardship

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