October 24, 2022 Edition

Top Shelf Book Cover Awards celebrate 10 years at PubU: To present record number of winners

At the PubU opening session on Nov. 16 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, the 10^th anniversary of the Top Shelf Book Cover Awards will be celebrated, along with the presentation of a record number of winning covers in four categories: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Children, and Bibles.  Design professionals and art directors across the Christian publishing industry are invited to be there, and register for DESIGN FORWARD, PubU’s design track, gathering industry design experts and professionals.

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Register at ECPAPubU.org

New children’s releases in Christian publishing featured in PW article:

PW — Faith-based children’s books, so often presented as birthday and holiday gifts, are known to delight, teach, or soothe. Titles can excite adventurous spirits and curious minds. They can inspire young souls and assure them that God is found in the love of family and friends, in every land and culture, and in the glories of the natural world. These themes flourish in a number of new and forthcoming books.  Read More…

>> Children’s book publishers to gather at PubU Children’s Book Summit, Nov. 16-17 in Nashville.  Still time to register.

IPG signs distribution agreement with Cardinal Rule Press

Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is delighted to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with Cardinal Rule Press, which publishes high-quality children’s literature that educates and empowers kids and their communities through meaningful messages and diverse stories.

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knk partners with One Tree Planted

At the ECPA C-Suite Symposium last month, Sebastian Mayeres, CEO of knk, announced the company’s efforts in contributing to the goal of sustainable development. Addressing the serious need to replenish forests and help our environment, he said: “knk recently partnered with One Tree Planted who will help us increase our sustainability efforts by giving us the opportunity to plant trees in different parts of the world. Going forward, we will be having a tree planted for every new demo presentation and training for our clients and prospects.”  More…

PubU Editorial track to gather editors and publishers to learn from each other

Acquisition experts Trillia Newbell (Moody Publishers) and Susan McPherson (David C Cook) have invited fellow industry editors and publishers to present six sessions in the Editorial Track at ECPA PubU.  They are:

 >> Is The Trade Book Dead? with Baker acquisition editors Kelsey Bowen and Patnacia Goodman
 >> Making Theology More Accessible with B&H publishers Devin Maddox, Mary Wiley, Ashley Gorman
 >> Fostering Author & Agent Relationships with acquisition experts Michael Covington and Susan McPherson (David C Cook), Judy Dunagan (Moody), Samuel James (Crossway)
 >> Unique Storytelling with K-LOVE Books publisher Dave Schroeder in conversation with film maker Ryan Whitaker Smith
 >> Pursuing and Sustaining Diverse Content and Authors with Jevon Bolden (agent), Kyle Hatfield (acquisitions), Dorena Williamson (author) and Trillia Newbell (publisher and author)
 >> Balancing Writing Skills and Platform When Working with Authors with Deborah Sáenz Gonzalez, NavPress acquisitions and developmental editor

ECPA PubU will be held Nov. 16-17 at Lipscomb University in Nashville with sessions in Marketing, Editorial, Design, Production & Operations, including a Children’s Book Summit.  It’s not too late to register at ECPAPubU.org

Moody Publishers editor Amanda Cleary Eastep releases books 3 and 4 in Tree Street Kids series

Amanda Cleary Eastep has released two more books in her children’s series, Tree Street Kids, with Moody Publishers aimed for the 8-12 year old reading age.  “Lions to the Rescue!” (Book 3) and “Mystery in Crooked Creek Woods” (Book 4) continue the adventures of Jack, Ellison, Roger, Ruthie, (and Midge!) amidst their 1990’s Chicago suburban neighborhood.  More…

Amy Hannon shares about biblical hospitality on Jesus Calling Podcast

Amy Hannon, the founder of Arkansas kitchen boutique Euna Mae’s, recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share that hospitality doesn’t have to be a show and gives us easy steps to welcome gladly and serve faithfully in ways that fill our hearts and others. Hannon’s new book, “Gather & Give,” is available from Thomas Nelson.

Tara L. Cole discusses praying with your kids on Jesus Calling Podcast

Tara L. Cole is a writer, educator, and mom raising school-aged kids during what can often be seen as turbulent times. She recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to offer a few simple ways she helps guide her kids through this season of their lives through spending time with them, providing boundaries for the media they consume, and introducing prayer into their daily lives. Cole’s book, “Everyday Prayers for the School Year,” is available from Whitaker House Publishers.