June 7, 2021 Edition
Industry News
ECPA releases Christian Bestseller Lists for June
There are six new releases in ECPA’s Top 50 bestsellers list, and every one of them is written by a pastor or media personality on issues of depression, brokenness, or the power of the mind to influence behavior. At #9 is the highest-ranking new release, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It’s Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind by Louis Giglio (Thomas Nelson).
Charisma Media announces structural changes; combining multi-media and book groups
Stephen E. Strang, founder and CEO of Charisma Media, announced on June 3 that the company is combining its multi-media and book groups effective immediately. The announcement comes the same week Charisma Media celebrates its 40th anniversary as a company. The new structure combines magazines, books, the MEV Bible, digital products and the Charisma Podcast Network into the two areas of markets and operations. With many changes in the industry, this change of structure will allow Charisma Media to develop new channels for their audience and maximize their digital footprint to distribute their content.
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LSC Communications renames book division: Lakeside Book Company
LSC Communications has announced that its Book Division, the largest book producer in the United States, will now operate as Lakeside Book Company (“Lakeside”). In addition to book manufacturing, Lakeside provides distribution, sales and marketing services, as well as IP and brand protection technology for book publishers and others requiring premium quality print and distribution-related services. The new name of the Book Division as Lakeside Book Company is rooted in the company’s rich history and marks a renewed commitment to providing best-in-class printing and fulfillment services.
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Staff Announcements
Janet Hill Talbert named executive editor for Nelson Books
Thomas Nelson has announced that Janet Hill Talbert will become the new executive editor for Nelson Books, a nonfiction imprint of the publishing group, beginning June 14, 2021. Talbert is a publishing veteran, having worked in the industry for 25 years, with most of her tenure in senior-level editorial roles.
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New Growth Press announces addition of Alecia Sharp as Creative Director
New Growth Press is delighted to announce the addition of Alecia Sharp to their team as Creative Director. Sharp will be oversee the shaping of creative design strategy across all areas, including cover design, marketing, branding, web design, and editorial platforms.
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IVP announces Associate Digital Sales Director and Editorial promotions
InterVarsity Press is pleased to introduce Bethany Olsen as the associate digital sales director and to announce several promotions and one new hire. Most recently, she was director of partnership engagement at Childcare International, a child sponsorship agency based in Bellingham, Washington. The IVP editorial team has announced several changes to its department as well.
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Milestones
Iron Stream Media announces seven finalists for 2021 Selah Awards
Iron Stream Media is pleased to announce seven finalists for the 2021 Selah awards across four categories. Winners will be announced June 2, 2021, at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. According to Contest Director Eva Marie Everson, this year’s Selah Awards received the highest number of entries ever. That makes this announcement all that much sweeter.
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Iron Stream Media announces seven semifinalists for 2021 Serious Writer Awards
Iron Stream Media is excited to announce seven finalists in two Serious Writer Contests. Serious Writer is a club of writers and literary agents with a goal of providing free and affordable education as well as providing networking opportunities for authors of clean Christian books. Finalists will be announced June 30, 2021.
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Product News
WaterBrook to release second book with #1 bestselling author Michael Todd
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Relationship Goals” Michael Todd, “Crazy Faith” is an invitation to step out of a lackluster life of lazy faith and step into the adventurous, unpredictable, and purposeful life of crazy faith. Based on the viral sermon series of the same name that has been viewed over 10M times, this message challenges readers to stop watching the life of faith from the sidelines, to step out of excuses and fear, and to step into the big, bold future God has for them.
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FaithWords releases new Children's book from Joyce Meyer
In her new book, “The Incredible Power of God’s Word” (FaithWords, June 8, 2021), Joyce Meyer teaches young readers just how powerful God's Word is -- in this hardcover collection of Scripture and encouragement, newly adapted from #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer's “The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word.”
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Authors of The Babylon Bee sign major book deal with Salem Books
Salem Books has announced a major deal with the editors behind The Babylon Bee, a conservative Christian satire site known for its satirical commentary on politics, current events, and well-known figures. Often referred as the evangelical Christian spin-off of The Onion, The Babylon Bee is best known for its tongue-in-cheek commentary of culture, and for making jokes at the expense of progressives and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, and Christians and atheists alike.
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Faithlife to give a deserving church leader the ultimate getaway
Faithlife, the makers of integrated ministry products including Logos Bible Software, will give one church leader the ultimate Pastor Pod, a fully refurbished Vintage 1966 Aristocrat Lo-Liner travel trailer. Designed as a quiet place for prayer, study, and sermon preparation, the Pastor Pod is the epitome of a social distancing tool.
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Jesus Calling Podcast features evangelist and author Dr. Don Wilton
Evangelist Dr. Don Wilton recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how when we’re having a bad week and it seems like everything is going wrong, it’s nice to be able to have one constant to look to—something that never changes, is always reliable and there for us when we need it. He shares how God’s love has been that constant in his life, and how it was modeled to him by his friend, Dr. Billy Graham. Dr. Wilton’s book, “Saturdays With Billy,” is available from Thomas Nelson.
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Bible Gateway Interviews:
John Raymond, publisher of “Celebrate Recovery Curriculum Kit”
Bible Gateway interviewed John Raymond, vice president and publisher for HarperChristian Resources, about the “NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible (Zondervan, 2021) and the “Celebrate Recovery Curriculum Kit” 30th anniversary edition (Zondervan, 2021). More…
Louie Giglio, author of “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table”
Bible Gateway interviewed Louie Giglio (@louiegiglio) about his book, “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It’s Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind…” (Thomas Nelson, 2021). More…
Kristy Cambron, editor of the “NIV Verse Mapping Bible”
Bible Gateway interviewed Kristy Cambron, editor of the “NIV Verse Mapping Bible: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process” (Zondervan, 2021). More…
Other News
INDUSTRY
- Women Who Fight Fear with Books of Faith
- Faith, Fashion, and Body Image Books Make Room for God
- PW Religion News Briefs: SEPA winners, Audrey Kidd, Alisse Goldsmith-Wissman, more
- Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2021
- Religion Book Deals: May 26, 2021
- Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga Raises $5M for TV Series
- Largest-Ever Bible Translation Effort Demonstrates 'Power of One Verse'
- Barna: The U.S. Cities Most Committed to Weekly Bible-Reading & Prayer
PUBLISHING
- Publishing Sales Rose 22% in Q1
- AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing up 40.2 Percent in March, Year-Over-Year
- Sales of Adult Fiction Books Stay on Fire
- APA Cites 12-Percent 2020 US Audiobook Revenue Growth
- Print Book Sales Rose 2.3% Last Week
- AAP Vows to Protect Copyright from All Challengers
- Maryland Library E-book Bill Becomes Law
- Amazon Targeted With Consumer Antitrust Claims Echoing D.C. Suit
- Amazon just bought MGM Studios for $8.45 billion
- U.S. Book Show: Making Publishing More Inclusive Demands Leadership
- We Need Diverse Books no longer using the term, Own Voice
- TikTok is driving a surge in demand for young-adult fiction novels
- PRH UK donates audiobooks to Royal National Institute of Blind People's library
- BISG webinar: Accessibility Metadata Workshop on June 15
- NPD webinar: Understanding Trends in the U.S. Kids’ Book and Licensing Market, June 23
- NPD: Future of Consumer Behavior & Capitalizing on Anticipated Category Growth in the New Normal
