April 13, 2026 Edition
Industry News
Christian Book Award finalists named for 2026
ECPA has named 67 finalists for the 2026 Christian Book Award® program, recognizing outstanding titles across 12 book and Bible categories, with ties in six categories. Winners in each category, along with the 2026 Christian Book of the Year®, will be announced April 28 at the ECPA Awards Celebration, held at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg during the ECPA Leadership Summit.
Rights leaders gather in June at International Christian Rights & Export Fair in Chicago
Join Christian publishing rights leaders at the International Christian Rights & Export Fair (ICREF), June 16–17 at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. This gathering brings together international publishers, distributors, and vendors for two days of networking, rights conversations, and global partnership opportunities. Spots are limited—secure your place today as an attendee or exhibitor.
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Staff Announcements
HarperCollins Christian Publishing announces leadership updates
HarperCollins Christian Publishing has announced several key leadership changes and promotions as Bob Edington, SVP of content operations and supply chain, will retire September 4 after nearly two decades with the company.
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Milestones
Shannan Martin’s “Counterweights” debuts on the USA Today bestsellers list
Baker Publishing Group is thrilled to announce that “Counterweights” (Revell) by Shannan Martin has debuted on the USA TODAY bestsellers list.
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Nine Baker Publishing Group titles recognized as Christian Book Award finalists
Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce that nine titles across its imprints were selected as finalists for the 2026 Christian Book Awards.
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IVP celebrates two finalists in Christian Book Award program
ECPA has announced that two InterVarsity Press titles—"Rebecca Sue” and “What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God”—are Christian Book Award® finalists.
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NavPress’ “You Can Trust a God with Scars” named Christian Book Award finalist
A finalist in the New Author category, Rev. Dr. Jared Ayers’ “You Can Trust a God with Scars” invites readers into a compelling, hospitable conversation about faith, doubt, and a God who understands suffering.
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ECPA presents Bronze Awards for 100,000 sold
ECPA recently presented Baker Publishing Group and Tyndale House Publishers with Bronze Milestone Sales Awards for these titles achieving 100,000 sold:
- The Bible Recap for Kids by Tara-Leigh Cobble (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
- The Bible Recap Kids’ Devotional by Tara-Leigh Cobble (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
- Biblia Inspira NTV (Tyndale House Publishers)
- Wide Margin Bible NLT (Tyndale House Publishers)
- The Daily Walk Bible by Tyndale House Publishers with Walk Thru the Bible
- One Year Chronological Study Bible by Tyndale House Publishers with Chronological Bible Teaching
- Squirreled Away by Mike Nawrocki (Tyndale House Publishers)
Winners announced for the 2026 Christian Indie Awards & CAN Marketing Awards
The 2026 Christian Indie Awards winners were announced at the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference, held March 20, 2026.
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Product News
Naomi Raine signs with Embolden Media Group for literary representation
Embolden Media Group is proud to announce that six-time GRAMMY Award-winning worship artist, pastor, and entrepreneur Naomi Raine has signed with the agency for literary representation.
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Nelson Books announces upcoming release of “Graceful Warrior” by Gary Sinise honoring his late son
Nelson Books will release “Graceful Warrior: The True Story of a Son, a Father, and a Family Who Carried Each Other Through” by acclaimed actor and advocate Gary Sinise on November 10, 2026, the birthday of Sinise's late son, Mac.
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FaithWords releases two titles by NYT bestselling author & Bible teacher Joyce Meyer
Growing in Spiritual Maturity (April 11, 2026): What does it look like for our faith to grow and become stronger, and what does it mean to look like Jesus? More
Living Confidently (April 11, 2026): Explore what God says about who we are with eight sessions designed to help you know and understand everything you have in Christ. More
Calla Press Publishing to publish middle-grade mystery and middle-grade fantasy
Double Take by award-winning author and illustrator Sandy Silverthorne is a middle-grade mystery for readers ages 8–13 and the first installment in The Backlot Mysteries series. More
Middle-grade fantasy fiction The Keeper of Courage and Light by Meghan Endahl will arrive April 30 into the extraordinary Land of Nehv, a world filled with wonder, danger, and unexpected allies. More
Media Announcements
Nelson Books author Carlos Whittaker featured on TODAY
Nelson Books author, Carlos Whittaker joined TODAY to explore the roots of how to navigate toxic masculinity when raising young boys.
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America Reads the Bible to use King James Version Easy Read Translation
America Reads the Bible, a 7-day event bringing Christian leaders from all spheres of influence together to read the Bible aloud from beginning to end, will use Whitaker House publisher’s King James Version Easy Read Bible (KJVER™) as their chosen translation.
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Seven Whitaker House authors confirmed in reader lineup for America Reads the Bible
Whitaker House publishers announces the involvement of seven of their authors at the upcoming national event America Reads the Bible: Barry Corey, Kynan Bridges, Nicolet Bell, Dr. Dale C Bronner, Tabatha Claytor, David Kubal, and Bunni Pounds.
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Nord Compo hosts conversation with ECPA’s Jeff Crosby and PCPA’s Beth Lewis
Larry Bennett of Nord Compo moderates a wide-ranging dialogue as Jeff and Beth share their insights and perspectives on the future of Christian publishing, the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, and much more. View
Other News
INDUSTRY
- knk to host “AI Bootcamp For Publishers” preceding ECPA Leadership Summit
- Publishing in Color announces online writers conference held April 27-May 1
- PW Call for Info: Bible-related Trends
- Religion Book Deals for April 1, 2026: Brazos, IVP, Paraclete
- New York Times: Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise
PUBLISHING
- Print Sales Fell 3.1% in the First Quarter of 2026
- Bowker data shows 38.7% increase in self-published works
- Trump Administration Withdraws Appeal to 2025 IMLS Decision
- ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement with Federal Government
- New York Times Debuts Children's Audio Bestseller List, Cuts Mass Market
- Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions
- Jane Friedman: What Bookstores Want From Traditional Publishers
- Audible Story House, 3-story NYC pop-up, features listening spaces
- Paramount Forms New Book Publishing Imprint
- BISG webinar April 16: AI in Publishing: Editorial, Metadata, Reader Trust
- Canadian Print Book Sales Rose 4.1% in 2025
- Hachette UK reports reduction in pay gaps and increase in representation
- Citing War, Sharjah Book Authority Cancels Events
- Brazil Added Three Million New Book Consumers in 2025; Reader Demographics Shift
