Carol Stream, IL (November 17, 2025) – Tyndale House Publishers is thrilled to announce that they have been honored with three Christy Awards, including the Christy Book of the Year®. The Christy Award® celebrates excellence in the art of Christian fiction and recognize the power of faith in storytelling.
All We Thought We Knew, by Michelle Shocklee, received both The Christy Award in the Historical category and the top honor, Book of the Year, while Jamie Ogle’s As Sure as the Sea received The Christy Award in the Historical Romance category.
“We are so thrilled to see Michelle Shocklee’s and Jamie Ogle’s works recognized as a part of this year’s Christy Awards, and we are honored to publish their novels,” said Elizabeth Jackson, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Tyndale.
“Jamie and Michelle are both talented writers who bring a wonderful depth of historical research and memorable characters to life in their stories,” Jackson continued. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to both Michelle and Jamie!”
In All We Thought We Knew, Shocklee delivers a compelling dual-timeline novel following two women a generation apart as they discover enduring hope amid tragedy—one in the challenging days of World War II, the other in the tumult of the Vietnam era. In 1969, Mattie Taylor returns home after her twin brother’s death in Vietnam, only to uncover long-buried family secrets hidden in a trunk of letters. In 1942, Ava Delaney, grieving her husband’s death at Pearl Harbor, takes a job at a Tennessee military base and befriends a German internee whose compassion challenges everything she believes. As their stories intertwine, both women must confront what they thought they knew about love, loyalty, and the truth that can heal generations.
Inspired by the legend of St. Nicholas, Ogle’s As Sure as the Sea transports readers to the Eastern Roman Empire in AD 310, where faith, persecution, and redemption collide. Demitria, a young woman haunted by shame and fear, risks her life to help fellow believers living in the shadow of Emperor Diocletian’s brutal rule. When her brother is injured, she crosses paths with Nikolas—a man burdened by his own past.
About Tyndale House Publishers
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 majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.
Contact: Andrea Martin, Sr. Director of Public Relations & Author Relations, at andreamartin@tyndale.com
