Dark Traffick scheduled to release in Spring 2024 

New Kensington, PA, May 19, 2022 — Whitaker House is pleased to announce its agreement with co-founder and CEO of Zero Trafficking, Noel Thomas. The publishing company will release his book, tentatively titled Dark Traffick in Spring 2024.

“Dark Traffick is the book that ushers the public into the next phase of anti-trafficking efforts to stop what has evolved into a $150 billion industry involving a complex network of organized crime trafficking sex, labor, and human organs,” says Thomas who has led United States law enforcement and the judicial system into the new battleground, where high-tech data analysis is changing how criminals are caught and prosecuted.

Whitaker House publisher Christine Whitaker said, “Whitaker House is honored to partner with Noel Thomas. Noel’s story of how he became aware of the magnitude of trafficking in this country is proof that it has grown and changed drastically. We’re looking forward to helping him change our perceptions of trafficking and teaching us the most effective ways we can identify and help stop the trafficking that occurs in our own neighborhoods.”

“As a government employee, defense contractor, and CEO, I’ve gained amazing insight into the world of trafficking, but Dark Traffick comes directly from my heart as a Christian,” says Thomas. “My hope is that, ultimately, the story of trafficking will become one of redemption—not just for victims but also for the perpetrators.”

Thomas is represented by Chip MacGregor of MacGregor Literary.

About Whitaker House
With headquarters just east of Pittsburgh, Whitaker House is part of Whitaker Corporation, which also includes Anchor Distributors, Whitaker House Español, and Word Alive, our Canadian distribution division. A Christian, family-owned business established in 1970, Whitaker Corp. is dedicated to proclaiming the gospel to the lost and flooding the world with life-changing media of eternal value.

Contact: Karen Campbell, karen@karencampbellmedia.com

On October 3, 2023, WaterBrook will publish Damaged But Not Destroyed: From Trauma to Triumph, the third book from #1 New York Times bestselling Author and Pastor Michael Todd. Through perspective-shifting insights gained by overcoming his own significant challenges, Todd offers encouragement to anyone seeking to trade the pain of past mistakes and trauma for a healed and victorious life.

“When readers put this book down, I want them to be anchored in the truth, way down deep in their bones, that their contents—their spirit, their core, their eternal essence—was handcrafted with love and purpose by the Creator of the universe,” said Todd.

“WaterBrook is thrilled and honored to be collaborating with Pastor Mike in bringing this powerful message of truth and transformation to readers,” added Random House Christian Publishing’s Executive Vice President and Publisher Tina Constable. “We feel this theme of finding our rightful value in God is especially needed in today’s age when so many people are searching for hope. We are thankful for the overwhelming response to Pastor Mike’s first two books, Crazy Faith and Relationship Goals, and we are so excited to be part of what God accomplishes through this next work.”

Todd’s books have sold more than a million copies since his publishing debut in 2020 with Relationship Goals and followed by Crazy Faith in 2021.

Michael Todd is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he shares his passion of RE-presenting God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ with over 250,000 in attendance both in-person and online. With a 6.3M+ and growing social following, Todd speaks at a variety of influential churches, events, and conferences each year and has been featured on many prominent media outlets such as The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Forbes, Ebony, The 700 Club, and the Tamron Hall Show. Originally preached in April of 2017, his sermons for “Damaged But Not Destroyed” remain one of Todd’s most popular, with more than 2 million views.

WaterBrook is an imprint of the Random House Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

Faithful Christ-centered teaching and guidance for engaging today’s pressing cultural issues

Nashville, Tenn., May 2023 – Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces the release of the Evangelical Study Bible.

With notes and study prompts written by conservative evangelical theologians, the Evangelical Study Bible is designed to ground readers in the truth that shapes their lives. Readers will find sidebars exploring essential doctrines of the Christian faith, verse-by-verse commentary on the entire Bible, and biographies of key biblical figures. It also contains articles addressing many of the significant cultural issues Christians navigate daily.

“The Evangelical Study Bible represents the important work of mining the depths of scripture so that we will know how to live faithfully to Christ,” said Philip Nation, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Thomas Nelson. “I’m grateful for this new study edition that will guide people to be thoughtful about the Christian faith and know how to boldly live with a gospel witness in today’s culture.”

Trusted by millions of believers around the world, the New King James Version (NKJV) is a bestselling modern word-for-word biblical translation. It balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the underlying biblical languages. While the translator’s relied on the traditional Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic text used by the translators of the 1611 King James Version (KJV), the comprehensive translator notes offer important insights about the latest developments in biblical manuscript studies.

About Thomas Nelson:  Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit thomasnelson.com

Contact:  Amy Bigler, Public Relations Director, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com 

Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is thrilled to announce a significant achievement for author Craig Groeschel with his groundbreaking book, Winning the War in Your Mind. The publication has reached a remarkable sales milestone, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide since its release.

Winning the War in Your Mind captivated readers with its profound insights and practical guidance for overcoming the battles that occur in the mind. Craig Groeschel’s powerful message uses biblical truth to empower readers to take control of their thoughts and, with God’s help, experience genuine transformation.

Since the tremendous success of Winning the War in Your Mind, Craig Groeschel has continued to inspire audiences with his recent publication of The Power to Change with Zondervan Books and Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens with Zonderkidz.\ 

“We are deeply grateful for the privilege of working with Craig Groeschel and his team. His wisdom, authenticity, and passion for helping others have made a profound impact on countless lives. We are thrilled by the extraordinary response to ‘Winning the War in Your Mind,’ and it is our hope that this book will continue to bring healing, hope, and lasting change to readers around the word.”
– Webster Younce, Vice President and Publisher at Zondervan Books

Zondervan Books is proud to have played a significant role in bringing these life-changing books to readers worldwide. With its commitment to publishing impactful literature, Zondervan Books remains dedicated to nurturing authors like Craig Groeschel who draw on God’s Word to help transform lives and make a lasting impact on society.

Zondervan is a HarperCollins Company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world-leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Zondervan Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

Grand Rapids, Mich., May 2023 – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce that the Adventure Bible has surpassed a significant sales milestone, with more than 10 million units sold through all its translations.

“The Adventure Bible brings the stories and concepts of Scripture to life for children,” said Kevin Traub, senior marketing director of Bibles for Zonderkidz. “We love to see them get excited about reading their Bibles. It’s a privilege to be a part of delivering God’s Word to the next generation of believers.”

Created in 1989 by Dr. Larry Richards, the Adventure Bible is the best-selling children’s Bible in the country and is recommended more than any other Bible for kids by Christian schools, churches, and families. The full-color features keep kids engaged and helps them grow closer in their relationship with God.

“Through our core commitment to offer beautiful Bibles in multiple translations, for all ages and stages of readers, we celebrate the more than ten million lives changed by the Adventure Bible,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “We eagerly anticipate many more young lives impacted by this work for years to come.”

The Adventure Bible is available in several translations: New International Version (NIV), New International Readers Version (NIrV), New King James Version (NKJV), New American Standard (NASB) and the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).

About Zondervan: Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Amy Bigler, Director of Public Relations, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com 

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 18, 2023) – NavPress is pleased to announce that How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers by Pete Greig and Gemma Hunt received the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) 2023 Christian Book Award® in the Young People’s Literature category.

“How to pray is a universal concern, and we’re delighted that this invaluable resource is getting such recognition,” said David Zimmerman, NavPress publisher.

Based on Greig’s book How to Pray, which was touted by Christianity Today as “an instant spiritual classic,” this book is packed with drawings, exercises, experiments, and engaging stories that relate to eight- to eleven-year-olds. Reviews, however, give praise from a much wider audience, noting that adults are inspired to pray as they read along with their kids.

The parent book, How to Pray, has become a top selling title, with more than 70,000 copies in print since its release in September 2019. Pete Greig is the cofounder of the worldwide 24-7 Prayer Movement. Gemma Hunt is the cohost of the Alpha Course.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, Director of Public Relations, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.® Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978, when it was called the Gold Medallion Award. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the Christian Book Award® program is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry.  ChristianBookAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit 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

Colorado Springs, Colo., (May 18, 2023) — NavPress announced today that senior editor Caitlyn Carlson acquired world rights to Derwin L. Gray’s SENT from Alex Field of The Bindery Agency.

Gray’s forthcoming book seeks to recapture the church’s passion for the Good News and casts an intentional vision for the mission of discipleship. Release is planned for spring 2025.

Derwin Gray is the cofounding and lead pastor of Transformation Church (TC) and author of several books and Bible studies, including the bestselling books The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness (2020) and How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation (2022).

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.®  Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

Contact:  Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com, 630.784.5275

Nashville, Tenn., May 2023 – Zondervan Books, a leading publisher of Christian literature, is thrilled to announce a two-book deal with the renowned author, Nona Jones. The first book in the agreement is scheduled for release in September 2024. Nona Jones is represented by Tom Dean, Founder of A Drop of Ink Literary. Carolyn McCready, Executive Editor at Zondervan Books acquired the world rights, recognizing the exceptional talent and compelling message that Nona brings to her writing.

“I am thrilled for this continued partnership between Nona and team Zondervan. Both Nona and I are grateful for the passion and enthusiasm from editorial, marketing, and sales teams for her past books and her future projects as well,” noted Tom Dean, founder of A Drop of Ink Literary 

Nona Jones is a remarkable speaker, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. Currently the Chief Content & Partnerships Officer for YouVersion, she has held leadership positions at Meta (formerly Facebook) and a multi-state school for at-risk girls. Nona is a bestselling author of three books and is globally recognized for her expertise in digital discipleship. As a preacher and YouVersion Teaching Partner, she has spoken worldwide. Nona’s civic engagement includes serving on notable boards and she holds degrees from the University of Florida and Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation.

The first book will delve into the transformative power of being overlooked and unwanted, guiding readers on a journey to harness resilience and unlock their untapped potential. Nona will share invaluable insights and practical advice to help readers activate their greatest strengths.

“I am so pleased to get to collaborate with Nona Jones again. Her spiritual insights, unwavering passion, and ability to inspire are a perfect combination. Working alongside Nona is a true pleasure and I eagerly anticipate the powerful and life-changing books she will create and share with the world. ” – Carolyn McCready, Executive Editor at Zondervan

Zondervan had the privilege of publishing three previous books by Nona Jones, two through Zondervan Books and one through Zondervan Reflective. Her most recent release, Killing Comparison, hit the shelves in late September 2022 and has already sold over 20,000 copies in various formats.

Zondervan Books eagerly anticipates the release of these two books and looks forward to continuing the publishing journey with Nona Jones. Her remarkable combination of talents, extensive experience, and inspirational storytelling will undoubtedly impact readers across the globe.

Zondervan is a HarperCollins Company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Zondervan Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

FOR RELEASE: May 23, 2023

A beautiful literary exploration of the spiritual longings of our souls that guide us to meet our heart’s true home—God—in their midst.

For over fifteen years, writer Jeff Crosby has been searching for a language of the soul—a way to articulate our deepest longings. Through the years he gathered clues from within global music styles, from different cultures, from his own Christian tradition and its sacred texts—and from deep within himself.

A lover of words, he sought not only to translate our longings into words but to understand why these seemingly universal yearnings have long remained unnamed. In The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts (May 23), Crosby gifts us with those so-often-untranslatable desires of our hearts, guiding us to finally find the words and luminous insights for our own longings for home, for friendship, for forgiveness, and for transformation–and how God meets us in the midst of these longings. Eschewing easy answers, Crosby begins the naming process, helping us to make connections–and to recognize, within ourselves and our faith, our heart’s true home.

The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts
By Jeff Crosby
Foreword by Susan Stabile
US $26.99 | Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 | 978-1-5064-8054-1
Publication date: May 23, 2023

Jeff Crosby is an organizational leader in the world of words, ideas, and book publishing. Currently president and CEO of ECPA, a trade association of publishers, he has served in various executive roles, including as vice president at Ingram Book Company, and at IVP, a publisher in the Chicago area. He combines a background in journalism, leadership studies, and business with a love of language and insight from several fields in exploring faith and spirituality in light of applied practice. He and his wife of more than forty years, Cindy, have two grown children and six grandchildren.  

Media Contact: Jana Nelson, Publicity Manager, nelsonja@1517.media / 612-330-3220

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Praise for The Language of the Soul:

“Open-hearted, accessible, and drawn from deep wells of reflection, this lovely book about the longings we know but can some-times barely name offers solace and hope. We are not alone in our longings; they are what we share most deeply. And the beginning of fulfillment lies in the longing itself. Jeff Crosby’s years of wide reading and rich conversation with Christian writers are reflected in the moments of encounter and voices he invokes in story after story about longings that have brought both the ache of the “not yet” and the assurance of things not seen that enables us to rejoice in the midst of our waiting and wondering. This book is worth reading slowly, as an invitation to feel and reflect on our own deepest longings and where they may lead us.”
—Marilyn McEntyre, author of Where the Eye Alights and Word by Word

“This is one of the finest books I have ever read. Crosby’s humility and insight, along with his vast expertise and diverse interests, point the way toward authentic transformation and hope. Here you will find embodied, practical wisdom located in place, music, story, literature, friendship, nature, faith, and spirituality.”
—Mark R. McMinn, coauthor of A Time for Wisdom

“What appears to be untranslatable in our interior lives is broadly and wisely interpreted here in this important book: We long to be loved. If God is love, we long for God. Read with gratitude as Jeff Crosby guides us to fully understand our spiritual, physical, and emotional longings.”
—Christopher de Vinck, author of The Power of the Powerless: A Brother’s Legacy of Love and Simple Wonders

“Sometimes our longings and discontent make us feel like we are not growing spiritually—when will we ever be satisfied?—but Jeff Crosby’s work in The Language of the Soul reframes longing as a way to grow. With transparency and wisdom, Crosby walks us through the longings that show we are human and reminds us of the God who meets us right in those very spots, and often through the beauty of community. Pay attention to your saudade. Then read this lovely book.”
—Karen Stiller, author of The Minister’s Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness, Forgiveness, and More, senior editor, Faith Today magazine, Ontario, Canada

“Through multiple references the author implicitly opens up channels for the reader to see, name, and ponder how the ten longings he describes shape the reader’s own life. This is a book to cherish, re-read, and discuss in small groups, it is especially suited for those who are humbly honest about their own longings, and who want to understand, and perhaps even refine them.”
—Gregory Clapper, author of When the World Breaks Your Heart

“Writing a book that seeks to define an undefinable word takes someone who is willing to rely on God’s wisdom and not their own, who can trust the small voice that speaks to them as they write and above all who is kind to their readers and themselves in the process. Jeff Crosby is such a person. In The Language of the Soul he introduces us to a new word that describes an ancient and ever new experience: the longing, burning heart.”
—Michael Card, singer/songwriter and author of A Sacred Sorrow

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards and IPPY Awards honor End Game Press Titles with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 14, 2023 — End Game Press, a traditional publishing house releasing family-friendly books in the general trade market, celebrated multiple prestigious wins in the book industry this past week. Leveraging all resources to make the greatest positive impact possible, End Game Press holds a high standard for the books it publishes in both quality and design.

The Independent Book Publishers Association celebrated their 35^th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award ceremony last week, and these awards are regarded as one of the highest national honors in independent publishing. Award-winning author Nancy Sanders received a Gold award for Bedtime with Daddy (End Game Press, September 2022) in the Children’s Picture Book category, and Renee Leonard Kennedy received a Silver award for After the Flowers Die: Encouragement for Walking Through Life After Loss (End Game Press, October 2022) in the Gift Book category. This year’s competition was one of the most competitive as there were almost eighteen hundred entries.

The Independent Publisher Book Awards also announced their 2023 “IPPY” Award winners last week with honors for the best independently published titles from around the world. These awards recognize thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self-published books released each year.

This year’s Gold medal recipients include The Story of Good ((End Game Press, January 2023) by award-winning author Victoria Duerstock for the Gift/Specialty/Journal category and Lilibet the Brave: The Unusual Childhood of an Unlikely Queen (End Game Press, December 2022) by Katy Rose for the Juvenile-Young Adult Non-Fiction category. Bronze awards were given to Just Rest (End Game Press, April 2022) by Melanie Redd for the Gift/Specialty/Journal category and The Choices She Made (End Game Press, October 2022) by award-winning freelance writer Felicia Ferguson for the Religious Fiction category.

Founder and director of End Game Press, Victoria Duerstock, is excited for the continued recognition for her authors and their work. She is passionate about continuing to publish books that make a positive impact in the world today as well as providing an exceptional experience for each member in the End Game Press family.

“What a tremendous honor to receive multiple awards from two incredibly reputable associations,” said Duerstock. “We are honored to be chosen from the many entries and are grateful to have our books and authors recognized in this way.”

You can find the full list of the winners for the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards at www.ibpabenjaminfranklinaward.com and the IPPY Awards at www.ippyawards.com

About End Game Press
Launched in 2021, End Game Press is a traditional publishing house releasing family-friendly books in the general trade market. Creating beauty, cultivating community and leveraging all the resources to make an impact for the Kingdom, End Game Press believes in providing books that are salt and light in a dark culture, while also uplifting and encouraging Christian believers. Learn more at www.endgamepress.com.

Media Contact: Christina Bostick, christina@endgamepress.com