March 25, 2024 Edition
There will not be a Rush to Press edition next Monday in recognition of Easter.
Industry News
ECPA releases DEI Resource Library and certification program
ECPA has released a DEI Resource Library for its members. The library, recently organized on the new ECPA site, is a collection of resources and webinars that have been presented through ECPA that relate specifically to DEI and Christian publishing. Organized in six separate training modules related to publishing roles, members can apply for a certificate of completion for each module.
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Last week for Christy Award nominations
Nominations for the 2024 Christy Award program honoring excellence in Christian fiction is open until March 31 in nine fiction categories, with the option to also apply for the Amplify Award. Finalists will be announced on September 12 and the winning novels will be presented in-person on November 14 in Chicago. Details at TheChristyAward.com
Not too late to register for ECPA Leadership Summit, April 30 to May 1st in Chicago
It’s not too late to join the nearly 150 Christian publishing leaders gathering in Chicago on April 30 to May 1 for the ECPA Leadership Summit. The one and half day schedule is packed with plenary sessions, case studies, expert panels, networking, and the ECPA 50th Anniversary & Awards Celebration dinner. Topics include A.I., Christian market updates, global logistics, leadership, discipleship, and culture. View the program and register at ECPALeadership.org.
Milestones
ECPA welcomes new members
The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed voting member publisher Northwestern Publishing House, which publishes Christ-centered resources within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and beyond. Also welcomed was industry affiliate Scribe, an editorial, production and workflow services company that is involved in Bible production and translation management.
ECPA presents Milestone Sales Awards
ECPA recently presented Platinum Awards, recognizing over 1 million sold, to Crossway for the ESV Thinline Bible and the ESV Gospel of John.
In addition, the following Bronze Awards were presented, marking over 100,000 sold:
Don’t Forget to Remember by Ellie Holcomb, Kayla Harren illustrator (B&H Publishing Group)
Fighting Words Devotional by Ellie Holcomb (B&H Publishing Group)
Tipping Point: The End is Here by Jimmy Evans (Tipping Point Press)
Where Are the Missing People? by Jimmy Evans (Tipping Point Press)
Joey by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley (Tyndale Momentum)
Pawverbs for a Dog Lover’s Heart by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley (Tyndale Momentum)
Try Softer by Aundi Kolber (Tyndale Refresh)
The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles (Tyndale Momentum)
Product News
Former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forté to publish with Tyndale Kids
Tyndale House Publishers announced that Matt Forté will publish his book “My Hair Can” with Tyndale Kids on September 3. In his debut picture book, Forté reminds children that they are all equally made by God with hair textures and styles that are a unique expression of their identity.
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Robert Wolgemuth and Holman Bibles release New Men’s Daily Bible
The reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) is now available in a Men’s Daily Bible, with notes edited by best-selling author Robert Wolgemuth, complete with contributions from respected pastors and Christian leaders, including Richard Blackaby, Kevin DeYoung, Bob Lepine, and Al Mohler to name a few.
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NavPress to release next installment in LifeChange Bible Study Series
In June 2024, NavPress will release the next installment in the LifeChange Bible Study series by The Navigators. The new study in the series is titled Forgiveness: A Bible Study on Releasing Wrongs and Restoring Relationships. The LifeChange series has sold over 3 million copies.
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Iron Stream releases new Bible translation: The Readable Bible
The Readable Bible reimagines the traditional Scripture layout by incorporating modern design elements such as tables, graphs, and charts, akin to a magazine format. This creative approach makes it easier to understand complex passages and enjoy the Bible’s timeless stories.
Media Announcements
Co-anchor of the Today Show Savannah Guthrie on Jesus Calling Podcast
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the Today Show on NBC, recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share how her greatest dream of being in journalism came only when she made peace with leaving it behind. Guthrie’s book, “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere,” is available from Thomas Nelson.
Matthew West hits airwaves to plug new book and audiobook
Author and multi-award-winning artist and songwriter Matthew West released his sixth book, “My Story, Your Glory” (K-LOVE Books) on March 19, along with the audiobook which he narrated. West took to the K-LOVE airwaves last week as their midday guest DJ for the network. He also appeared on Talk Shop Live to share more insight with fans about the book.
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Amplify Marketing Services’ founder featured on The Happy Writer Podcast
Franklin Goldberg recently joined The Happy Writer Podcast with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author, Marissa Meyer. The episode was dedicated to how authors and publishers can get their books into the hands and hearts of readers.
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