July 14, 2025 Edition
Industry News
Early bird rates to expire for ECPA C-Suite Symposium for industry’s top leaders
The early bird rate for the upcoming ECPA C-Suite Symposium, held for C-level executives in Christian publishing on September 7-9 in Tucson, Arizona, will expire in two weeks. ECPA members are encouraged to register soon for the best rates. The conference will center around the theme “Non Anxious Leadership” with speakers including Alan Fadling (Unhurried Living), Shelley Husband (AAP), Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin (Christianity Today), Erika Andresen (Emergency Management & Business Continuity expert), and more.
Lakeside Book Company elevates domestic book manufacturing with next-gen tech
Lakeside Book Company invites members of the media to join state and local officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Willard, Ohio facility to celebrate the installation of a state-of-the-art manroland Goss LITHOMAN press. This press installation reinforces Lakeside Book’s industry leadership in North America.
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Staff Announcements
PRH Christian expands Marketing and Creative Services departments
Olivia Peitsch is joining the marketing team as Assistant Director of Marketing, starting July 14, reporting to Ginia Hairston Croker, VP, Director of Marketing. PRH Christian also welcomes Emily Loper to the creative services department as its new Marketing Designer, starting July 14, reporting to Kristopher Orr, Creative Director.
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HCCP promotes Shannon Droge to Vice President
Shannon Droge is a publishing veteran who has held numerous roles since joining HarperCollins Christian Publishing in 1998. As VP for publishing, creative, and digital operations, she will also maintain her current roles managing editorial, data integrity, and composition for books and Bibles.
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Milestones
“Breath as Prayer” by Jennifer Tucker surpasses 250,000 copies sold
“Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul” (Thomas Nelson Gift ) by Jennifer Tucker has officially sold over 250,000 copies, a significant milestone for the devotional that has resonated with readers around the world seeking spiritual calm in anxious times.
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AWSA announces finalists for Golden Scroll Awards & Christian Market Book Awards
The Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) has announced the finalists for the 17th Annual Golden Scroll Awards and the 6th Annual Christian Market Book Awards, honoring excellence in Christian publishing.
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Product News
IVP Kids signs Tara Hackney for follow-up kids devotional
Building on the June 24 release of “Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World” (IVP Kids), Tara Hackney has signed a second contract with InterVarsity Press for the Spring 2027 release of the children’s devotional tentatively titled “Jesus Loves the Little Children: A Journey from A to Z.”
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Nine-time NYT bestselling author Jonathan Cahn to release new title with Charisma
New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Cahn reveals will release “THE AVATAR: The Return of the Ancients & the Future of America” (Charisma) on September 2, 2025, to reveal how ancient forces are contending for the soul of America and dominion over its government.
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New Growth Press releases third book in children’s series on September 8
The third book in the Comfort for Children in Hard Times series, addressing difficult experiences that children commonly face and offering gospel hope and help, “A Big Change Happened: Helping Children Through Upheaval” by Darby A. Strickland will release September 8 by New Growth Press.
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