November 11, 2024 Edition
Industry News
Registration opens for upcoming ECPA Focus webinar on AI
ECPA will host a webinar on December 6 at 10 am central with AI specialists from Gloo on Artificial Intelligence – Can We Afford to Wait and See. Gloo executive Steele Billings, with Jason Malec, conducted the first industry-wide AI survey to understand how ministries are thinking about and using AI and will present this session. Registration is now open for this free webinar for ECPA members.
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The Christy Award® honors Sharon Hinck: Award Takes Fantasy to New Reality
Publishers Weekly — This Thursday, on November 14, Christian Speculative fiction author Sharon Hinck will be inducted into The Christy Award Hall of Fame, a milestone for both the author and the increasingly popular genre. More…
The Christy Award Art of Writing conference and winners Gala will be held this Thursday in Chicago. Gala will be live-streamed for those not able to attend. TheChristyAward.com
R.H. Boyd launches search for new team members focused on growth
R.H. Boyd, a leader in educational materials, publishing, events, and faith-based content, is actively seeking passionate individuals to join our team. With nearly 130 years of service, we remain committed to uplifting and preserving Black culture, empowering communities through knowledge, and fostering meaningful change.
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Woodland Group reports on supply chain disruptions due to flooding in Spain
Severe flooding in Valencia and Andalusia has caused widespread disruptions across the region, affecting thousands of residents, transport networks, and logistics operations. More…
New at PubU: Woodland’s EVP Adrian Blackman will give a Supply Chain Logistics update in ECPA PubU’s Production & Operations track this week.
Kingery Printing installs new digital stitchline
Kingery Printing announces that a new digital stitchline is currently being installed from Hohner & MBO. The new equipment includes an unwinder, cutter, and folder providing total versatility of downstream finishing options from the RICOH VC80000.
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Milestones
WaterBrook’s ‘An American Immigrant’ by Johanna Rojas Vann receives 2024 International Latino Book Award
"An American Immigrant," a novel by Johanna Rojas Vann (WaterBrook, Aug 15, 2023), received two awards at the 2024 International Latino Book Awards, held on Oct. 19, 2024, in Los Angeles. Rojas Vann was awarded the Gold Award for Best First Book – Fiction and was honored with the Silver Award for The Isabel Allende Most Inspirational Fiction Book– English.
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Jon Acuff reaches 250k sales milestone
New York Times Best Selling Author Jon Acuff’s Baker Books have sold more than 250,000 copies. “We’re thrilled to celebrate this major milestone with our friend and collaborator Jon Acuff,” said Brian Vos, Editorial Director of Baker Books.
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Product News
WaterBrook signs NYT bestselling author John Mark Comer and Practicing the Way
The WaterBrook imprint of the newly formed Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group announces the acquisition of nine titles coauthored by John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.
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Hodder Faith releases November batch of The Hodder Bible Commentary
The November titles for Hodder Faith’s The Hodder Bible Commentary will be released on November 12, 2024. They are: The Hodder Bible Commentary: Joshua; The Hodder Bible Commentary: Matthew; and The Hodder Bible Commentary: Psalms 42-89.
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Paraclete Press signs Jeff Crosby for “World of Wonders”
Publishers Weekly — Paraclete Press director Lillian Miao has acquired world rights to World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading by Jeff Crosby, president of ECPA. Publication is set for October 21, 2025.
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Media News
Our Daily Bread podcast, God Hears Her, introduces new host
Vivian Mabuni shares her faith as God Hears Her’s newest host. Vivian Mabuni has come full circle with Our Daily Bread Ministries. Forty years ago, the Our Daily Bread devotional was an integral part of developing her faith journey as a teenager. And now, she’s one of the hosts of the God Hears Her podcast.
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Pastor and Worthy Books author Dave Gibbons on Jesus Calling Podcast
With a life shaped by diverse cultures and a deep understanding of human struggles, Dave Gibbons, a globally connected advisor, author, and senior pastor at New Song Church in California, recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast opening up about his early experiences with faith, the hidden wounds from his past, and his journey through betrayal, forgiveness, and mental health breakthroughs—revealing how forgiveness has the power to heal even the deepest wounds. Gibbons’ book, The Shape Of My Eyes, is available from Worthy Books.
Other News
INDUSTRY
- PW announces Religion Book Deals for Nov. 6, 2024
- Religion Scholars Set to Gather for Communion and Inspiration
- Academic Religion Publishing Faces Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities
- University Press Leaders, with Religion Titles, Look Ahead
- Spain’s oldest Protestant publisher turns 100
- CT releases 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Book Lovers
PUBLISHING
- Mike Shatzkin, Popular Industry Consultant, Dies at 77
- B&N on Track to Open 60 Bookstores This Year
- Hachette Expands Basic Books Group
- HarperCollins Revenues Up, with 'Record' E-Book, 'Strong' Backlist Sales
- Macmillan Is on Pace for a Record Year
- PW Industry Salary & Jobs Report reveals generational shift in publishing
- US job market study reveals the decline of US publishing employment
- Key Insights Into How AI is Impacting the Printing Industry
- Authors Guild to help writers license their book rights to AI companies
- Firebrand: Tips and information to include in YA Fiction metadata
- BMI Announces 2024 Award Winners and New Board Members
- NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2024
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs Launches Scholarship Program for HBCUs
