Nashville, TN (January 25 2024) – Today the HarperCollins Christian Publishing Gift Group announced that Jessica Lamb has joined the Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift imprints as acquisitions editor. Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift are industry leaders in Christian gift book products, publishing meaningful, high-design books.
Lamb has nearly a decade of experience in Christian book publishing, most recently as Chief Content Officer at She Reads Truth. Her experience also includes roles in marketing and publicity at WaterBrook & Multnomah, imprints of Penguin Random House. Lamb earned a BA English Literature and Language at Ouachita Baptist University, a Certificate in Publishing at University of Denver, and an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary.
“Jessica is an accomplished editor with extensive experience in the Christian publishing industry,” said Laura Minchew, SVP and Group Publisher of the Children’s and Gift Book Group at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “She will be a great asset to authors with her understanding of topics and trends that work in the marketplace, extensive experience in shaping manuscripts, strong eye for design, absolute commitment to excellence, and collaborative spirit. We are delighted to welcome her to the Gift team.”
As acquisitions editor for Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift, Lamb will identify, acquire, develop, and edit Christian gift books, high-design devotionals, seasonal gift books, traditional gift books, and lifestyle books.
“It is my absolute joy to join the team at Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift in crafting beautiful, impactful books,” said Lamb. “I look forward to partnering with authors to pair compelling, faithful content with thoughtful design.”
Publicity contact: MacKenzie Collier, MacKenzie.Collier@HarperCollins.com
