CAROL STREAM, Ill.—November 16, 2023—Three Tyndale books were honored in the 2023 winning class of ECPA’s Top Shelf Book Cover Awards, celebrating design excellence in Christian publishing. The award winners were announced during ECPA PubU on November 10 by ECPA president Jeff Crosby. Top Shelf Awards were presented across the following four categories: Bibles, Children, Fiction, and Nonfiction.
Tyndale titles and designers awarded with a Top Shelf Book Cover Award are:
CHILDREN’S CATEGORY
Your Brave Song
Designer: Jacqueline L. Nuñez
Illustrator: Amy Grimes
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
FICTION CATEGORY
Dear Henry, Love Edith
Designer: Libby Dykstra
Art Director: Dean H. Renninger
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Indigo Isle
Designer: Lindsey Bergsma
Art Director: Dean H. Renninger
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
In response to the receipt of these awards, senior design manager Barb Hill shared, “We are grateful to be recognized for design excellence in these categories. I read all of the amazing stories behind the celebrated designs, and each recognized cover is a beautiful reflection of the rich content inside.”
For more information, please contact katiedodillet@tyndale.com.
Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.
The Top Shelf Book Cover Award program is managed by ECPA in order to recognize design excellence in the Christian publishing industry. TopShelfAward.org
ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org
Contact: Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com, 630.784.5275
