Newburyport, MA (June 23, 2025)—NetGalley, LLC—the recognized industry-standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing, and part of the Firebrand Group collection of companies owned by Media Do International (MD-i)—today announced the launch of Booktrovert.com, a standalone consumer marketing and advertising platform and destination website for readers. Powered by NetGalley, Booktrovert spurs book discovery through digital giveaways, special promotions, and engaging bookish activities, while providing publishers and authors with a powerful tool to reach a wider audience.

For readers, Booktrovert.com offers ebook giveaways, reader perks (pre-orders, special deals, and more), fun games and activities, exclusive merch, and unique curation tools to organize book lists—all on a sleek, accessible, mobile-friendly website.

Booktrovert addresses the industry’s growing need for a modern consumer marketing platform with flexible options for secure ebook giveaways. Publishers, authors, and marketing agencies can easily set up ebook giveaways and advertising campaigns using a simple self-service interface built within the NetGalley.com platform. Campaigns can feature single or multiple books, offering options for giveaways, pre-orders, and direct purchase links. Booktrovert campaigns can be public or private, allowing for exclusive engagement with targeted audiences, such as event attendees, book clubs, launch teams, and more.

“Booktrovert is our answer to the book industry’s demand for robust consumer marketing tools,” said NetGalley President Lindsey Lochner. “By leveraging NetGalley’s established technology, plus our decades of experience in community building and reader engagement metrics, Booktrovert offers publishers and authors a direct way to connect with a significantly wider audience and build excitement around their books. Best of all, NetGalley remains the trusted back-end system for managing marketing and publicity efforts to both the professional community who use NetGalley, and consumers via Booktrovert.”

Key features of Booktrovert for publishers & authors:

• Self-Service Interface: Schedule and purchase campaigns all via a simple interface within NetGalley.com.
• Digital Giveaways: Create giveaway landing pages featuring up to ten books at once.
• Special Promotions: Launch targeted campaigns to generate buzz and sales across a book’s lifecycle.
• Flexible Campaigns: Easily offer campaigns of all sizes—from exclusive private campaigns to large-scale outreach with urgency and excitement.
• Pre-Order & Buy Links: Direct readers to purchase books and drive sales to preferred retailers.
• Secure Ebook Distribution: Deliver instant digital fulfillment for giveaways via Kobo, Kindle, and a proprietary Web Reader.
• In-Depth Reporting & Analytics: Receive campaign traffic stats, clicks on CTA, plus optional bonus charts, aggregated demographic data, and more.

Any NetGalley client—whether a subscription or pay-per-title client—looking to reach U.S. readers can purchase Booktrovert campaigns within their NetGalley account.

For more information about Booktrovert, visit Booktrovert.com or contact booktrovert@netgalley.com.

About NetGalley, LLC
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Hundreds of thousands of members rely on NetGalley’s secure, sustainable, and easy-to-use platform to discover books, share reviews, and champion literacy. Booktrovert, created and powered by the team at NetGalley, supports publishers’ consumer marketing efforts by spurring book discovery through digital giveaways, advertising, and special promotions, while engaging readers with bookish activities on a sleek, standalone website. The NetGalley team coordinates closely with publishers on targeted promotions and campaigns, providing training, strategy, and consultation for marketing and publicity efforts to both the professional community who use NetGalley, and consumers via Booktrovert. NetGalley is a strategic part of the Firebrand Group collection of companies owned by Media Do International (MD-i) which together provide leading software and services to help publishers succeed. To learn more, visit www.netgalley.com.

About Media Do International (MD-i)
Media Do International (MD-i) owns the Firebrand Group, a collection of companies including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, LLC, and Supadu Ltd. that provide leading software and services to help publishers succeed. MD-i is itself the US-based subsidiary of Japan’s Media Do Co. Ltd, one of the largest ebook distribution companies in the world retaining the largest share of Japan’s ebook market. Media Do Co. Ltd.’s mission is to make more content available for more people. To learn more, visit mediado.jp/english.

Carol Stream, IL (June 23, 2025) — Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce a new global sales and distribution partnership with Casa Creación, a leading Spanish-language Christian publisher based in Miami, Florida. This agreement marks a significant expansion of Tyndale’s Spanish-language offerings, with over 350 nonfiction Christian titles now becoming available exclusively through Tyndale’s distribution channels. The mix of Casa Creación products includes books, Bibles, and select children’s storybooks.

Beginning July 1, 2025, trade partners will be able to order Casa Creación titles through Tyndale House customer service at 855-277-9400, and orders can be placed through our sales representatives. Order fulfillment will be handled by Tyndale House Publishers’ warehouse.

“We are pleased to partner with Casa Creación to help them fulfill their mission and reach. Their catalog represents a large variety of authors and products, including many original titles in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking public throughout the world,” said Peter Cerra, Senior Director of International Publishing and Sales. “This is an exciting moment for Tyndale as we continue to expand our growing Spanish title list.”

This is a new partnership between the two organizations. Casa Creación will continue to manage marketing, editorial, acquisition, and printing, while Tyndale will lend its sales and distribution expertise to expand the reach of these titles globally. Cerra initiated the partnership and is excited to manage the relationship as we move forward together.

“This agreement with Tyndale represents much more than a change in distribution; it is a new beginning that honors our legacy and projects us strongly into the future. It is a privilege to partner with a publisher that shares not only our mission and vision, but also our commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God. This strategic alliance reinforces our purpose of impacting lives for the glory of God through Christian literature,” stated Sergio Daldi, president and owner of Casa Creación.

Tyndale’s teams have been building for this type of expansion, and Tyndale is in the final stages of preparing systems and inventory to ensure a smooth launch in July.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide, helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Founded in Miami in 2001, Grupo Nivel Uno integrates three publishing houses, Casa Creación, Nivel Uno, and Vida Cristiana. Its mission is to contribute to the spiritual growth of people by providing Bibles, books, and resources that edify, restore, and transform lives to fulfill God’s eternal purpose.

Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

Novel Climbs to #47 on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist

Carol Stream, IL (June 23, 2025) – Silent Horizons, the first book in a new high-stake thriller series from former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux along with Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot Jack Stewart, has garnered the #1 spot on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) fiction bestsellers chart and is making a steady climb on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist at #47.

Silent Horizons (Tyndale, May 2025) gives readers a pulse-pounding glimpse into the clandestine side of special operations. The novel, centered on the fictional character of Foster Quinn, is filled with action, international intrigue, and interwoven with themes of military, brotherhood, bravery, and loyalty.

“It is a great encouragement to see SILENT HORIZONS gain readership in the Christian fiction space. Our hope has always been to attract a new audience of male readers who are looking for great fiction with a Christian worldview,” said Karen Watson, publisher. “Tyndale is pleased with this series launch that recognizes the sacrifices and challenges for men and women in our military and first responder communities. They deserve to be seen and represented in our storytelling. Congratulations, Chad and Jack, on this successful launch!”

Robichaux has authored several notable works, including the bestseller Saving Aziz—currently being adapted into a motion picture—and A Mission Without Borders. With eight deployments to Afghanistan, Robichaux has become a go-to resource and regularly contributes to a wide range of national media outlets including Fox News, along with hosting his own podcast, The Resilient Show. After nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic before overcoming his personal battles with PTSD, Chad founded Mighty Oaks, a leading nonprofit serving the military and first responder communities with highly successful faith-based resiliency and recovery programs.

Stewart, who served twenty-three years as an FA-18C Hornet fighter pilot and flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers over Iraq and Afghanistan, is recognized as an expert in close air support. A former law enforcement officer, he is now a captain with a major US airline and has appeared on international cable news as a military and commerical aviation expert. He has four prior novels in the acclaimed Battle Born series to his credit.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, senior director of public relations and author relations, at andreamartin@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide, helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international nonprofit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Contact: Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

June 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to announce that Birth of the Chosen One won first place in the Children’s Religious category of American Book Fest’s American Fiction Awards. IVP Kids titles Penny Preaches and Not Finished Yet were finalists in the same category.

Winners and finalists for the American Fiction Awards were announced in over seventy genre-specific categories for titles published between 2020 and 2025. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, said, “American Book Fest is proud to announce the final results of our 8th Annual Fiction Award Program! Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists for their much- deserved recognition!”

In addition to the American Fiction Award, Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story, received the 2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal and the 2024 Moonbeam Award. It was also honored as the Children’s Book Council (CBC) Teacher Favorites, CBC Librarian Favorites, and the Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite.

Written by Terry M. Wildman and illustrated by Hannah Noel Buchanan and Holly Buchanan, Birth of the Chosen One is adapted from the Gospel of Luke in IVP’s First Nations Version, an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. This fully illustrated picture book celebrates the sacred event of Christ’s birth with the vibrant voice of Indigenous oral storytelling.

“This artful retelling captures the wonder of the birth that changed human history,” said L. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary. “We commonly read the nativity story with mental pictures shaped by Western culture and traditions. What a joy, then, to read the story afresh through First Nations eyes! Through the gentle cadence of Terry Wildman’s storytelling and the soft pastels of Hannah and Holly Buchanan’s illustrations, we discover new and beautiful treasures in the story of the Chosen One’s birth.”

Penny Preaches: God Gives Good Gifts to Everyone!, one of the American Fiction finalists, tells the story of a young girl who wants to be a preacher. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn’t turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.

With illustrations by Jennifer Davison and written by Amy and Rob Dixon, Penny’s story celebrates the gifts God has given to all his children. The Dixons said, “Our hope for every child is that they would be able to discern, embrace, and cultivate whatever gifts God has given them, even if those gifts push the boundaries of how the church has historically understood gifting for women and men.”

Penny Preaches also won a 2025 Independent Press Award and a 2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal.

Also a recipient of a 2025 Independent Press Award, Not Finished Yet: Trusting God with All My Feelings, written by Sharon Garlough Brown and illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans, offers an opportunity for caregivers to talk about their faith together with children and teaches them that God welcomes honest, heartfelt prayers.

Wren’s journey begins in Gran’s art studio—a place filled with love, creativity, and encouragement. Through painting, Wren learns to express her feelings and discover God’s presence in every part of life. Together, Wren and Gran share a practice they call “painting prayers,” guiding young readers to see art as a way to explore their emotions and communicate with God.

“This book is for children, yes, but it’s also for the child in all of us,” said Sarah Arthur, author of Once a Queen and A Light So Lovely. “When our emotions get too big for our bodies, we can trust Sharon Garlough Brown. She’s the wise voice of Wren’s grandmother, gently reminding us that we’re a work in progress. Nothing—not even our biggest, scariest feelings—can separate us from the love of God.”

In keeping with IVP’s historic mission, IVP Kids offers resources that reflect and celebrate diverse voices, equipping and encouraging children to follow Jesus in every area of their lives.

IVP Editor Elissa Schauer said, “Our hope is that children and families would enjoy reading together, and that the content of these books would spark meaningful conversations for years to come.”

For a complete list of IVP Kids award winners visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

Teach Children the Safety Skills Needed for Living in an Unsafe World

New curriculum for Christian schools and homeschool families help children develop wisdom and discernment for potentially dangerous situations

Sadly, we live in a world where child abuse can happen in any community, even a faith-based one. That’s why it is vitally important to teach children the safety skills that will help protect themselves from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cyber-crimes, predatory behavior, abuse, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. A new curriculum designed for Christian schools teaches children how to confidently assess and respond to potentially unsafe situations and people.
 
The Safeguards School Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills is a six-unit curriculum ​that teaches elementary grades abuse awareness and prevention from a biblical worldview, based on the principles in the book Safeguards, by family counselor Julie Lowe. Written by Lowe, and educators Lynne Little, and Angela Ruiz (all with extensive experience in counseling, education, and curriculum formation), the curriculum emphasizes scriptural truth as the foundation for developing the wisdom and discernment needed by children to be safe.​It is the first school-based curriculum that combines child safety training with a biblical worldview, offering an understanding of both the dangers children face and God’s power to overcome.

“While many abuse prevention programs exist, most are rooted in secular, humanistic ideologies that often conflict with biblical values on topics such as identity, sexuality, and authority. This curriculum was developed to address the need for biblically grounded abuse prevention training that empowers children without compromising theological integrity or sacrificing childhood innocence,” Little explains. “In today’s world, Christian schools face a moral and spiritual responsibility to protect the children in their care. Abuse prevention is not just a legal requirement—it is a gospel-driven calling.”
 
The​ school curriculum is divided into two age levels (K–grade 2 and grades 3–5) and employs stories, puppets, role plays, crafts, and a variety of hands-on activities to teach about wisdom and discernment. Topics addressed include learning to say no, respect and privacy, being lost, and bullying. Each lesson includes a take-home paper to educate and equip parents to continue the conversations started at school.

“This curriculum should be used in Christian schools to support the family in their task to raise God-fearing, wise, discerning young people,” Lowe shares. “The first line of defense is the home, and the second is the Christian community we place our young people in. The more we can equip both parents and kids to know God and His ways, the more discerning and safer they will be.”

In addition to the school version of the curriculum, Safeguards Homeschool Curriculum​ is available for homeschooling families. This edition is designed for ages 7 through 11 (grades 2 through 5) and includes three units from the Safeguards School Curriculum—Discernment (Unit 1), Evaluation and Wisdom (Unit 2), and the Courage to Say No (Unit 3).

Developed in partnership with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) which provides awareness, accreditation, and resources to Christian organizations who are serving children, the Safeguards curriculum helps to protect children and equip them to live wisely and securely in God’s world. Every lesson is built on Scripture, helping children develop godly wisdom and reminding them of the presence and power of God in every circumstance.

The Safeguards School Curriculum and Safeguards Homeschool Curriculum are available in downloadable and USB formats at newgrowthpress.com.
 
Safeguards School Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills
Safeguards Homeschool Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills
By Lynne Little, Julie Lowe, and Angela Ruiz
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Lynne Little, EdD, is the founder of Compass Education LLC, a consultancy resulting from a career in Christian education that spans more than twenty-five years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, a school administrator, and a K–12 academic dean covering curriculum, credentialing, testing, and accreditation. Little contracts with schools across the United States and internationally for consulting and project management, particularly in curriculum development, professional development workshops, and accreditation processes.

Julie Lowe, MA, LPC, RPT-S, is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience. She is also a registered play therapist supervisor and has developed a play therapy office to better serve families, teens, and children. Lowe is author of the books Child Proof, Safeguards, Building Bridges, and A Student’s Guide to Body Image, as well as the minibooks Helping Your Anxious Child, Teens and Suicide, Helping Your Child With a Bully, and Safety for Kids. Julie and her husband, Greg, have five children and serve as foster and adoptive parents.

Angela Ruiz, PhD, leads the academic operations at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, IN, with responsibility for students, educators and principals. Ruiz is a certified academic leader with over twenty years of experience in the K–12 schools. Her education experience includes Academic Director, Director of Curriculum, building level administrator, Title One director, classroom teacher, school improvement leader, science specialist and a high abilities coach. Cited by the Department of Education as an influential educator to watch, Ruiz empowers educators with the skills needed to drive success in the classroom with mastery teaching and assessment that drives instruction.

The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is a national association of Christian ministries dedicated to child and youth protection. ECAP does this primarily through established Child Safety Standards, which are the basis for an independent validation process that results in accreditation. The mission of ECAP is to help ministries create safe places free from abuse where kids can hear the gospel and grow in discipleship.

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com

Ada, Mich. (June 10, 2025)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the launch of their newest imprint, Haven™, set to debut in Spring 2026. Created to meet the increasing demand for clean & wholesome fiction in the general market, Haven will provide readers with stories that offer warmth, connection, and a welcome escape. While there will be no faith element in these titles, all Haven publications will reflect the same trusted values and content standards readers have come to expect from Bethany House and Revell. With Haven, Baker Publishing Group’s goal is to broaden their reach to readers who value uplifting, feel-good fiction across multiple genres.

Haven’s inaugural release will be Even After This (February 2026; ISBN 9780800746940; Ebook ISBN 9781493451418; $18.99) by Deborah Clack, the first book in the Shelter & Sky series. This poignant contemporary romance weaves together the lives of a celebrity and a widow, both seeking fresh starts but unable to move forward until they confront their pasts. The novel explores themes of second chances, healing, and discovering love when least expected.

Deborah Clack is a trade debut novelist, native Texan, and former high school teacher with a master’s degree in education. She believes in the transformative power of fiction and dedicates her time to crafting stories filled with endearing characters and hard-fought romance. Readers can learn more at DeborahClack.com.

Following in April, Haven will release Chelsea Bobulski’s historical romance novel, A Deal with a Debutante (April 2026; ISBN 9780764245251; $18.99), the first installment in the London’s Most Eligible series. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian-era England, this captivating enemies-to-lovers story combines period authenticity with witty dialogue and charming romance.

Chelsea Bobulski is the acclaimed author of two YA contemporary fantasy novels and the four-book All I Want for Christmas series. With a degree in history from Ohio State University, Chelsea expertly weaves historical details into her engaging narratives. Discover more of her work at ChelseaBobulski.com.

In addition to Clack and Bobulski, Haven has signed Jennie Goutet (A Love Once Lost, historical romance, June 2026), Andra Loy (The Roman Holiday Rule, contemporary romance, August 2026), and Roxanne LoMarc (Love and Other Two-Player Games, contemporary romance, December 2026). Haven is set to release six titles in both 2026 and 2027, laying a strong foundation for this exciting new venture in publishing.

President and CEO of Baker Publishing Group, Jesse Myers, stated, “The launch of Haven represents an exciting new chapter in Baker’s publishing journey. We are fully committed to serving Christian readers as we always have, but we have recognized a significant opportunity to reach readers who are searching for uplifting, wholesome fiction without faith content. Haven will fill this growing market need while maintaining the high-quality storytelling and positive values that have characterized our fiction for decades.”

With an emphasis on clean & wholesome fiction, Haven provides readers with stories they can come home to—books that offer warmth, connection, and a welcoming escape from everyday life. Sign up for the newsletter at HavenFiction.com and follow Haven on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @HavenFiction.

Contact:  Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

Leslie Calhoun, associate editor of Ink & Willow, signed world rights for comedian and social media influencer Anthony Russo’s The Bible Is Funny Devotional (Ink & Willow) from Cynthia Ruchti of Books & Such Literary.

Slated for publication in October 2026, the devotional invites readers into reading the Bible with a fresh perspective by sharing sixty devotions that highlight the humor and humanity of biblical figures.

Russo, an ordained minister who served on church staff for nearly two decades, is the creator of the bestselling Bible Is Funny Card Game and The Bible Is Funny Instagram, and is one half of the duo Isaac Improv, which offers clean comedy content.

In advance of the new devotional, the new Bible is Funny Card Game, Volume 2 will release on July 15, 2025.

Ink & Willow is an imprint of PRH Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

Rights queries:  Denise Cronin, decronin@prh.com

JUNE 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to announce the launch of its first parenting podcast hosted by Sarah Cowan Johnson, award-winning author of Teach Your Children Well.

The first episode of The Teach Your Children Well Podcast kicks off on June 23 as Sarah sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley, author of Habits of the Household, to discuss this question: How do we help our kids love and follow Jesus in today’s cultural climate?

In this ten-episode podcast, Sarah and hear guests explore how the biblical story offers wisdom and good news for the twenty-first-century parent. Each episode examines two approaches to guiding our kids through difficult topics: one informed by the world’s culture and one informed by the biblical story. Through enriching conversations and practical discipleship ideas, Sarah and her guests unravel the differences between these two approaches and discuss how our families can shift from the cultural narrative in pursuit of a gospel-oriented one.

“In a world that doesn’t know Jesus and his love, parenting in the way of Jesus often feels like swimming upstream,” Sarah said. “In our cultural moment, how should we think about technology, sexuality, busyness, achievement culture, and even the definition of the ‘good life’? We sometimes flail and flounder amid powerful—and even compelling—cultural narratives. While I can’t magically change the currents, through this podcast I hope to invite listeners to swim alongside one another, gaining wisdom and insight from brilliant voices who remind us that this upstream journey is not only good and beautiful but also vital—for our kids, and also for our own souls.”

In the trailer for The Teach Your Children Podcast, which is available now, Sarah shares her heart for helping parents and provides a sneak peek at some of the tools, perspectives, and practices she and her guests will offer for discipling the next generation.

Sarah’s guests on The Teach Your Children Well Podcast are as follows:

June 23

Justin Whitmel Earley is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is author of numerous books, including the bestselling The Common Rule and The Common Rule Youth Edition.

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June 30

Amy Julia Becker helps people reimagine the good life through her writing and speaking on disability, faith, and culture. She is the author of To Be Made Well, White Picket Fences, Small Talk, and A Good and Perfect Gift and the creator of the Reimagining Family Life with Disability workshop. She is a guest opinion writer for national publications and hosts the Reimagining the Good Life podcast.

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July 7

Kevin Chapman is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. He hosts The Sound Mind Show (YouTube), which focuses on managing emotions from a biblical perspective. Kevin is the author of Mastering Our Emotions.

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July 14

Jamie Gordon is a licensed master’s level social worker. Jamie has worked in several different settings, with her work primarily serving youth and families. She has worked in residential treatment, an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, a domestic violence shelter, and a school setting. Jamie currently serves as the intake coordinator at Husch Blackwell’s human trafficking clinic, where pro bono legal aid and case management are provided for survivors of labor and sex trafficking. She also oversees the social work program at Screen Sanity.

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July 21

Rob and Amy Dixon are coauthors of the IVP Kids title Penny Preaches. Rob is the author of Together in Ministry and has served on InterVarsity staff for more than twenty-six years. Amy is the author of three picture books—Maurice the Unbeastly, Sophie’s Animal Parade, and Marathon Mouse—as well as a middle grade novel.

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July 28

Natasha Smith is a grief advocate, speaker, and podcast host. She is the author of Can You Just Sit with Me? and Black Woman Grief. Her work has appeared in Guideposts, Propel Women, Influence magazine, her.BIBLE, and elsewhere.

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August 4

Jon Tyson is a New York City–based pastor and author. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Jon moved to the United States over two decades ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. He is the author of multiple books, including The Burden Is Light, Beautiful Resistance, and The Intentional Father. He serves as the senior pastor at Church of the City New York.

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August 11

Rachel Joy Welcher is the author of Talking Back to Purity Culture, three collections of poetry, and the forthcoming kids book, Charlie Can’t Sleep!. She works as a book editor.

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August 18

Tracie Braylock is a holistic nurse educator, writer, and wellness consultant. As a former operating room nurse, she advocates for mind, body, spirit well-being, holistic wellness experiences, and liberating relaxation. Her work has been featured in the American Holistic Nurses Association New Beginnings magazine, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Hallmark Mahogany. Tracie teaches workshops, leads retreats, and lectures on issues related to nursing, writing, self-care, and healing lifestyles. She is the author of Radical Relaxation.

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August 25

Sarah Cowan Johnson wraps up the season with a recap of the discussions, shared wisdom, and encouragement for parents. Sarah is a ministry trainer, consultant, and coach who works with church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders across the United States. She leads seminars for parents on family discipleship to help their children walk in the way of Jesus. She is the cohost of The People of the Way podcast.

The Teach Your Children Well Podcast is one of the results of a $1.25 million grant awarded to IVP by the Lilly Endowment in connection to the Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative. The initiative is part of the Lilly Endowment’s grantmaking that supports efforts to help individuals and families from diverse Christian communities draw more fully on the wisdom of Christian practices to live out their faith fully and to pass on a vibrant faith to a new generation.

The Teach Your Children Well Podcast will be available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast distributors. Check out the IVP YouTube page for a peek at the podcast trailer.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 16, 2025) — Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift, imprints of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, are pleased to announce the addition of three editorial leaders: Virginia (Gini) Wietecha, Karissa Taylor, and Chelsea Collins. All three will report to Stephanie Newton, Vice President and Publisher for Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift.

Virginia (Gini) Wietecha joins as Senior Acquisitions Editor for the Gift division, bringing more than 20 years of editorial experience. She was a founding team member of DaySpring Publishing, where she oversaw author relationships and the editorial production of more than 400 books, journals, study guides, and Bibles over the past eight years. Gini is known for her discerning editorial eye and deep passion for developing content that draws readers closer to the awe, beauty, and mystery of God.

Karissa Taylor has been named Acquisitions Editor for Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift. Over the past 10 years, Karissa has played a key role in developing bestselling devotionals, journals, children’s books, and gift books, working alongside authors such as Max Lucado, Sadie Robertson Huff, Louie Giglio, Levi Lusko, Bob Goff, Candace Cameron Bure, Annie F. Downs, and Granger Smith. In her new role, she will continue to acquire and shape spiritually rich, culturally relevant, and visually engaging titles.

Chelsea Collins transitions into the role of Managing Editor for Thomas Nelson Gift, Zondervan Gift, and Harper Celebrate after previously serving in the Spanish Publishing Division. Since joining HCCP in 2020, Chelsea has brought calm leadership, strong editorial instincts, and a meticulous approach to every phase of the publishing process.

“We’re so glad to have Gini, Karissa, and Chelsea stepping into these roles,” said Newton. “Our mission is to create resources that reflect God’s truth in tangible and inviting ways, and with this team in place, we’re energized for what’s ahead.” 

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups and imprint, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com, StudyGateway.com and ChurchSource.com. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio and digital content for the Christian market space. Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 20 million unique visitors each month. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico. For more information, visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com.​

Contact:  Chasity Edwards, Publicity Director, Thomas Nelson Gift and Zondervan Gift,  Chasity.Edwards@harpercollins.com