Just Released ‘Goodness of God’ Music Video Showcases Winans Over The Years

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 — What better way to add to a legacy other than passing the torch to those coming behind you?  The ministry and music heritage of CeCe Winans has somehow managed to get stronger with time. To know CeCe, is to love her, and no one knows that better than her devoted supporters who have watched her career sky-rocket over the years.  It is CeCe’s consistent display of living that is proclaimed in such classic songs as: “Alabaster Box, “More Than What I Wanted” and current classic, “Believe For It.”

Winans opens the treasure chest to her childhood and early memories of being surrounded by a community of faith in her sixth book, Believe For It: Passing On Faith To The Next Generation (K-Love Books).  The 223 page book assembles a series of events and experiences in the singer’s life that clearly explains why she is so firmly anchored in her spiritual beliefs.  The common thread throughout the narrative is that everyone has responsibility in passing on their faith and promoting healthy intergenerational relationships within family and close circles of friends.  On Tuesday, September 20th the pre-order campaign for the book kicks off, offering a free audiobook for all advanced purchases before the November 15th release date.  All customers who pre-order the book and redeem their order will be able to hear the voice of Winans narrating her journey of faith and later receive the printed copy of the book for their reading pleasure. CeCe’s latest literary offering is available everywhere books are sold, but to pre-order go to www.cecewinans.com.

“We all have been influenced by those who came before us,” says Winans. “You don’t have to be related by blood to have a spiritual influence on someone’s life.”

In keeping with the book’s theme, the third single from the Believe For It live recording, “Goodness of God” has turned into an anthem of sorts and is being sung in churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. Due to its overwhelming popularity a new music video was released on September 14. Directed by Calvin Nowell of Cmon Creative, the video celebrates the legacy of Winans’ career and the importance of healthy generational connections.  Video: https://youtu.be/9sE5kEnitqE .

With everything that’s already on CeCe’s full plate, the multi-award winning singer is about to embark upon a 21 city tour that is continuing to sell out at each stop.  The highly anticipated “Believe For It Tour” produced  by Transparent Productions and sponsored by Compassion International will, officially, kick off September 21. Ticket holders who sponsor a child will receive an advanced paper back copy of Winans’ new book. This live experience doesn’t end until November 4 so those planning to attend should not wait to purchase their tickets. Get them now! For ticket information visit www.cecewinans.com.

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Karen Kingsbury Productions Reveals Slate of Inspirational Films Coming Soon

NASHVILLE, Sept. 20, 2022 — #1 New York Times Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury announces the formation of Karen Kingsbury Productions. With almost 70 novels to draw inspiration from, Karen Kingsbury Productions will introduce fans and newcomers alike to Kingsbury’s characters on the big screen. The company is in preproduction on its first project which will be filmed this fall.

“Karen Kingsbury Productions will create beautiful, redemptive, unforgettable love stories,” Kingsbury said. “My audience will laugh and cry and walk away with a deeper sense of hope. I think these movies will make a tremendous impact on the market for such a time as this.”

With 30 million copies sold and 59 bestselling novels, Karen Kingsbury is a household name for inspirational fiction. Kingsbury’s works previously adapted include Maggie’s Christmas Miracle, A Time to Dance and The Bridge, debuting on the Hallmark Channel, and the theatrical release of LIKE DANDELION DUST in 2009. Kingsbury’s A Thousand Tomorrows will debut on Pure Flix in late December and an announcement about the highly anticipated Baxter Family series is coming later this year.

With her eponymous production company, Kingsbury has shifted control from outsourced production companies to her own internal team. She also envisions creating a similar relationship with fans of her films as she has with the millions of fans of her novels.

“Kingsbury brings great content and a passionate fan base,” said an industry insider. “Her track record of knowing what her fans will respond to is second to none. If she can duplicate that in the film space, Kingsbury will revolutionize the inspirational content market.”

“Some authors would choose to continue writing two blockbuster books a year and call it good,” said Rick Christian, Kingsbury’s literary agent. “Instead, Karen is just getting started. Her novels have often been called life-changing fiction™, and I believe that life-changing will apply to her productions as well.”

To find out more information about Karen Kingsbury Productions, visit https://www.karenkingsburyproductions.com/.

About Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with thirty million copies of her award-winning books in print. Dubbed the “Queen of Christian Fiction” by Time Magazine, Kingsbury’s last dozen titles have topped national bestseller lists and many of her novels have been developed into movies and TV shows. An announcement is pending as to when and where the soon-to-be-hit show, “The Baxters” will debut. “The Baxters” is based on more than twenty popular Kingsbury novels about the Baxter Family. Three seasons are filmed and awaiting release. Kingsbury is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University and a public speaker, appearing before groups of 10,000 or more throughout the year. In August, 2022, Kingsbury opened Karen Kingsbury Productions, to begin creating theatrical features based on her much-loved stories. She and her husband live in Tennessee near their adult children and grandchildren.

CONTACTS:
Nicole Crumbley, EPIC, 770-286-1144, nicole@epic.inc
Jennifer Willingham, EPIC, 615-483-4729, jennifer@epic.inc  

ECPA members who have UK sales invited to encourage authors who’d like to help the UK Christian Booktrade to get involved with Christian Bookshops week, taking place next month.

UK Christian bookshops are joining the Booksellers Association @BooksAreMyBag social media campaign around Christian Bookshop Week. This runs from Saturday 22^nd October 2022 through to Christian Bookshop Day on Saturday 29^th October. We would be so grateful for the support of authors and publishers in this campaign! We are hoping that authors and publishers will help to champion local Christian bookshops on social media and in any other way they can during the vital trading period up to Christmas.

How can you help?

• We are looking for a number of authors to create brief ‘Choose Christian Bookshops’ videos.
• The key message we are looking to get over is #ChooseBookshops #ChooseChristianBookshops. If you can also ‘tag’ @booksaremybag as well, this will be amplified as part of the BA social media campaign.
• Remember your video may go to a wide audience so try to promote Christian bookshops in general, rather than just one particular one, but feel free to mention a local Christian bookshop that you visit, or you have benefitted from, or worked in, or where they have particularly nice scones & coffee…
• If you’re an author, talk about your book(s)! Maybe your latest? Have it in your hand and wave it about! Mention that it will be available from their local Christian bookshop or can be ordered from them.
• If you talk about the price, please mention the recommended retail price- then the bookseller can show a special price if they wish as they tag or share your post.
• And please, please try to avoid mentioning the dreaded words, ‘also available from Amazon’…..
• Keep the videos short- 2 minutes maximum, 1 minute is much better!
• Landscape format is generally best.
• These should be posted onto your own social media page, with a short accompanying text, and also the tag/hashtags @BooksAreMyBag #ChooseBookshops #ChooseChristianBookshops.
• There has also been an ‘open’ Facebook page created where you can upload your video. This ‘open’ page acts as a library of promotional material for Christian bookshops to share and use on their own social media pages. You are welcome to apply to join and upload your video there, with the same hashtags – https://www.facebook.com/groups/choosechristianbookshops

Other ideas-

• Please add the tags @booksaremybag and use the hashtags #ChooseBookshops #ChooseChristianBookshop in your general social media posts- the Booksellers Association are amplifying these posts on behalf of bookshops.
• Use the hashtag #ChristianBookshopWeek #ChristianBookshopDay if posting from Saturday 22^nd to Saturday 29^th October.
• Write a blog post, or add a social media post, championing your local Christian bookshop (or Christian bookshops in general).
• You might be able to call into your local Christian bookshop to say ‘Hello’- great photo opportunity!
• Be open to taking part in a local Bookshop author event over the crucial October/November trading period, either in person or remotely.

If you have any further questions you would like to ask about this campaign on behalf of The Christian Booksellers Group of the Booksellers Association (BA-CBG), please contact Andrew Lacey e- alacey@glo-europe.org t – 01698 275343.

WESTMONT, IL | September 2022—Sandra Morgan, coauthor of IVP Academic’s Ending Human Trafficking: A Handbook of Strategies for the Church Today, was awarded the esteemed Wilberforce Award by Atlas Free at its eleventh annual Freedom Gala on Saturday, September 24. Atlas Free is nonprofit organization that is fighting human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the United States and over twenty countries around the world.

The award is named after William Wilberforce, the British parliamentarian who led the charge to abolish slavery across the British Empire. Wilberforce dedicated forty-five years to the abolitionist cause, and in 1833 he helped to pass the Slavery Abolition Act. Wilberforce passed away three days later knowing he had accomplished what many said was impossible. This award is presented to an extraordinary leader and modern-day abolitionist who has used his or her voice and passion to influence policy, government, and the anti-trafficking movement at large.

An educator and nurse, Morgan is recognized globally for her expertise in combatting human trafficking and working to end violence against women and children. She currently serves as director of the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University where she builds capacity for research, education, and advocacy directly related to the exploitation of women and children.

Morgan served two years as co-chair of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking by presidential appointment. She was nominated by John Richmond, ambassador at large of the US State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.

Morgan’s experience serving exploited women, men, and children includes direct care as a pediatric nurse, a volunteer with Doctors of the World (Athens, Greece), and a past administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF). She has been a tireless advocate for victims of exploitation, slavery, and trafficking across the world, including South America, Russia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Morgan also serves on the Orange County Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Steering Committee, partnering with Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice. Her Ending Human Trafficking podcast has listeners in one hundred forty-eight countries and is now housed in the Library of Congress as a resource to practitioners and the public.

Morgan said, “My favorite justice verse is Proverbs 31:8: ‘Speak up for those for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed’ (NLT). There are two things to notice. First, this is a mandate and does not say, ‘If you are called.’ It just says, ‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.’ Second, there’s a semicolon here, so we don’t get to stop with talking about it. The second half calls us to find ways to make things right, to ‘ensure justice for those being crushed.’ This is not criminal justice; we are talking about justice, making things right, making things fair for someone vulnerable and for those being crushed. We are called to be God’s witnesses to the ends of the earth. We are given an Old Testament mandate (Prov 31:38), and in the New Testament, the standard for measuring our true religion is how we care for widows and orphans—marginalized women and children.”

In April 2022 Morgan released Ending Human Trafficking: A Handbook of Strategies for the Church Today with coauthors Kimberly McOwen Yim and Shayne Moore. Published in collaboration with The Global Center for Women and Justice, Ending Human Trafficking is an accessible and compelling resource for Christian leaders, written by three seasoned leaders in the struggle against modern slavery. Grounded in a theological response to the issue and filled with stories, up-to-date data, and practical tools and tips, it promises to be an invaluable resource for years to come.

“I very much appreciated Sandie Morgan’s eye-opening presentation on human trafficking at our Crisis Publishing Initiative conference in Hungary in 2017, so I was delighted to hear that she had cowritten a book on this often-misunderstood topic,” said Sharon Mumper, president of Magazine Training International. “This practical book delineates the sensible ways the church can most effectively engage in the fight against human trafficking. The compelling overview of human trafficking through the centuries and in all its sometimes-surprising permeations today is well-documented, liberally illustrated with case studies, and theologically grounded. It will be immensely valuable to anyone who is concerned about human trafficking and looking for a way to make an impact in the battle against this evil practice.”

Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

WESTMONT, IL—IVP is pleased to announce that My Vertical Neighborhood: How Strangers Became a Community by Lynda MacGibbon was named the best nonfiction book of the year as part of the 2022 Word Guild Awards. In addition, IVP Academic’s Welcome, Holy Spirit: A Theological and Experiential Introduction by Gordon T. Smith received the 2022 Word Guild Award in the Christian Living – Spiritual Formation category. And the late Donald M. Lewis received the top honor in the academic category for his book A Short History of Christian Zionism: From the Reformation to the Twenty-First Century.

The Word Guild’s thirty-fourth annual awards event was held on Saturday, September 17, in honor of talented Canadian writers who are Christian. The event, which took place online for the third consecutive year, recognized unpublished work by new writers as well as work published in 2021 for both Christian and mainstream audiences. During MacGibbon’s acceptance speech, she said, “Thank you to the Word Guild for championing writers in Canada, particularly writers who come from a Christian perspective in thought and writing.”

After encouragement from friends and family to write down her experiences of moving from a small city in eastern Canada to a high-rise apartment in Toronto, MacGibbon spent five years writing My Vertical Neighborhood. She tells the story of the community that took shape as neighbors said yes to weekly dinners and a writing group, Christmas morning brunch and even a Bible study. It’s a story of the simple, everyday risk of reaching out with love to those around us, and of the beauty and messiness of real human relationships. ”Thank you to the team at InterVarsity Press who believed in this project,” MacGibbon said.

MacGibbon currently serves as vice president of People and Culture for InterVarsity Canada. Before working for InterVarsity, she was a journalist for over twenty years.

Karen Stiller, author of The Minister’s Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness, Forgiveness, and More, said, “Whether you live in a tall apartment building or a tiny house on a quiet street, My Vertical Neighborhood will make you want to throw your doors open wide and invite the neighbors in. This beautifully written chronicle of risk taking, hospitality, success, and even the sadness and struggles of building community for the sake of loving neighbors well over the long run, is inspiring and also practical. There are good ideas in these pages. After reading it, I want to shop for salty olives and some really good bread, and throw a dinner party for my neighbors.”

The recipient of the Word Guild Award in the Christian Living – Spiritual Formation category, Welcome, Holy Spirit by Gordon T. Smith, helps readers cultivate an understanding of the Holy Spirit that helps them experience the presence of the Spirit in worship, in witness, in joy and sorrow, in seasons of blessing and times of difficulty alike, all the while honoring the fullness of the Trinity.

Domenic Ruso, founding planter of the180 Church in Québec and faculty member at diverse theological schools across Canada, said, “In an age bubbling with numerous spiritualities, Dr. Smith, in this book, has given us a gift: a biblical, pastoral, and practical guide for what it means to discern and obey God the Holy Spirit so that God the Son and God the Father are magnified in our time.”

Smith (PhD, Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University) is the president of Ambrose University and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta, where he also serves as professor of systematic and spiritual theology. He is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and a teaching fellow at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of many books, including Institutional Intelligence, Courage and Calling, Your Calling Here and Now, and Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal.

The late Donald M. Lewis, a beloved Regent College professor who passed away unexpectedly in 2021, was honored by the Word Guild for his book in the academic nonfiction category. In the early 2000s Lewis became fascinated with the Christian Zionist movement. In 2009 he published The Origins of Christian Zionism: Lord Shaftesbury and the Evangelical Support for a Jewish Homeland. This was followed by this, his last book, A Short History of Christian Zionism: From the Reformation to the Twenty-First Century.

Lewis was a prolific author who wrote eleven books, including the two-volume Blackwell Dictionary of Evangelical Biography, 1730–1860. His first book with IVP was titled Global Evangelicalism: Theology, History and Culture in Regional Perspective, which he edited with Richard V. Pierard.

Jon Boyd, academic editorial director for IVP, said, “Working with Don on his history of Christian Zionism gave me insight into what the fruits of a life well spent in scholarship can be. The long hours with archival and primary sources shone through, of course, but that’s just a baseline for any historian. What Don added was patience with and even an appetite for feedback to develop the manuscript further, a sincerely charitable attitude toward critics, and a vision for the good he hoped his work might do. What a privilege to watch someone like that at work!”

The Word Awards were established by The Word Guild to encourage the pursuit of excellence in the art, craft, practice, and ministry of writing and help raise the profile of Canadian writers who are Christian. For more information about The Word Guild, please visit thewordguild.com. You can see the complete list of winners for the 2022 Word Awards below and at thewordguild.com/media.

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

Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

Dangerous Jesus Releasing in March 2023

Carol Stream, Ill. (September 23, 2022) — Tyndale Momentum (@tyndalehouse) will release Dangerous Jesus in March 2023, the debut book from Dove Award–winning rapper, speaker, and podcaster Kevin “KB” Burgess (@kb_hga). The book is about the most dangerous man KB has ever met . . . Jesus Christ.

In Dangerous Jesus, KB reintroduces readers to the true Jesus, “the one who poses a living threat to the status quo, our division and our rebellion.” KB refers to Jesus as “the kind of dangerous that is so infused with power from on high that nothing stays the same when He walks into the room.” He considers the love of Jesus to be “so strong, it’s intoxicating,” and his truth “so good, it sets people free.” In his book he implores readers to reconnect with this Jesus to become a threat to the threats—to be dangerous.  

Tackling some of the hardest issues of today (race, nationalism, division, sanctity of life, sexuality), KB draws a hard line between the “Christianity of the Land” (which worships power and comfort) and the “Christianity of Christ,” which challenges us to worship, follow, and reflect the Savior. And he does it all with his eyes laser-focused on Jesus.

KB has become a No. 1 hitmaker and has received critical acclaim for his studio releases with placement on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and top 5 on Billboard’s Top Rap Album Chart. KB is cohost of the popular podcast Southside Rabbi. His Glory Alone (HGA)—a movement he spearheaded, made up of multiethnic urban men and women from all walks of life—has amassed a loyal following around the globe.

“They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Never has that been more true than in Dangerous Jesus. KB’s writing is powerful, lyrical, and razor-sharp. I couldn’t be more proud to be KB’s publisher, and I can’t wait for readers to encounter the Jesus he’s writing about,” said Sarah Atkinson, Vice President and Publisher, Tyndale Books.

Author, poet, Bible teacher, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry says in her foreword, “To pick up this book, after reading its title and still deciding to engage with its content, you have to have some level of bravery in you. Some propensity for danger. I’ve come to see that KB is good at that. At making swords approachable. If you haven’t noticed this already, it’s all through his music. Every song cuts and never coddles, but because it moved you to dance, or sing, or jump, or shadow box with nothing or someone, you sang a dangerous song out loud without flinching. This work is the same, but beware: there’s no music underneath the cutting to make it more palatable. No bass to move you, but trust me, this will move you still. Towards Jesus first. Towards people second. Away from yourself and into a better version that is ready to die to the easy Christianity that’s popular. This book is a land mine, a double-edged sword, a cultural critique and theological commentary. KB has the pen of a writer and the heart of a shepherd.”

In addition to Perry, endorsers of Dangerous Jesus include bestselling author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer, author of Reading While Black Esau McCaulley, and Grammy-winning recording artist and New York Times bestselling author Lecrae, who said, “KB is one of the most poignant and unique voices of our time. He finds a way to weave unapologetic truth into relatable stories that shine a light on the goodness of God.”

To complement this release, Tyndale plans to release a Dangerous Jesus streaming video curriculum and participant’s guide in the summer of 2024.

Kevin “KB” Burgess is a Dove Award–winning rapper, speaker, and podcaster. With four full-length albums to his name—including 2020’s His Glory Alone, for which he won the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year—the multi-hyphenate artist is an inimitable force on today’s scene. He has become a No. 1 hitmaker and has received critical acclaim for his studio releases with placement on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and top 5 on Billboard’s Top Rap Album Chart. KB is cohost of the popular podcast Southside Rabbi. Furthermore, HGA—a movement he spearheaded made up of multiethnic urban men and women from all walks of life—has amassed a loyal following around the globe. Although KB wears many hats, his greatest joy is being a husband to Michelle and a father to their three children. Visit him online at whoiskb.com.

KB is represented by Esther Fedorkevich of The Fedd Agency.

For more information or an advance reader copy of Dangerous Jesus, contact Amanda Woods, amandawoods@tyndale.com, 630-784-5125.

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 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.

Contact: Amanda Woods, amandawoods@tyndale.com, 630.784.5125

 

 

The guidebooks are the first in an ongoing series intended to equip and encourage parents to engage in meaningful conversations with teens.

Carol Stream, Ill. (September 23, 2022) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) and Axis have partnered together to publish a series of guidebooks designed to help parents bridge generational gaps in conversation with their teens. Each guide will translate teen culture in ways parents can easily understand, equipping them with the vocabulary to navigate difficult conversations with both biblical wisdom and cultural savvy. The first five guides in the Axis series are scheduled to release for individual purchase November 22, 2022.

These guides will also be available for purchase as a bundle titled Parent Guides to Social Media, scheduled to release on February 7, 2023. Each booklet focuses on a culturally relevant topic: teen FOMO (“fear of missing out”), social media influencers, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Future guides in the Axis series will address identity, mental and sexual health, and other complex topics.

The Axis organization aims to equip parents to confidently have productiveconversations about the core issues facing today’s teens, in light of the gospel. Axis educates parents on how to begin a lifelong conversation that builds trust and transparency with their teens, making it less intimidating to discuss difficult subjects.

“Tyndale is thrilled to be partnering with Axis to strengthen families and build strong, lasting lines of communication between parents and their teens,” says Linda Howard, associate publisher, Tyndale House Publishers. “We are grateful to help bring these resources to families at this time when they are so needed.”

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Keilah Jude, keilahjude@tyndale.com

Parent Guides to Social Media:

• Teen FOMO, Influencers, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube by Axis
• ISBN: 978-1-4964-7406-3 | November 22, 2022 | Tyndale.com

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 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.

Media Contact: Keilah Jude, keilahjude@tyndale.com, 630.784.5088

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison releases March 2023

Grand Rapids, MI – September 23, 2022 – Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that New York Times bestselling author, broadcast journalist and producer Raymond Arroyo will publish a new children’s picture book series titled Turnabout Tales, with the first book arriving in stores on March 21, 2023, titled The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison. Illustrated by Kristina Gehrmann, the book will be for children 4-8 and beyond who will enjoy learning how small moments and events in one’s life can create a big change, much like Edison’s life did.

Based on the younger years of inventor Thomas Alva Edison, the book highlights the support of his mother, Nancy Edison, who understood Thomas had a special curiosity and went on to school him at home to help expand his worldview and understanding of all things nature and science. Edison’s curiosity often got him into trouble, but also led to his love of chemistry, the mechanics of the telegraph and more. His struggle with deafness at an early age also compelled him to become a compulsive reader. Edison’s mother was his biggest advocate, and he opened up an “invention factory” in 1876 to honor her after her unexpected death.

The Turnabout Tales series will feature pivotal moments in other historic lives, each revealing  challenges faced, paths changed and history turned.  More books will be announced later in 2023. This series was acquired by Zonderkidz Publisher Megan Dobson and Senior Acquisitions Editor Katherine Jacobs, from agent Chip Flaherty of Bamtrey Strategies.

“Zonderkidz is happy to bring these unique stories from Raymond to a wide audience who will appreciate history and the hidden backstories of characters that can inspire children and their families even today,” says Megan Dobson, Vice President and Publisher of Zonderkidz. “We seek to highlight tales that bring light and joy while also delivering inspiring yet little-known stories that bring history to life for kids in an all-new, fun way. Acquiring this series fits perfectly within our mission.”

“We often forget that talent is nurtured by love and belief. I was drawn to Edison when I read a comment where he attributed his entire career as an inventor to his mother,” says Arroyo, host of the global news program The World Over Live on EWTN, and a Fox News Contributor. “At a critical point, when he was tossed from school, it was Edison’s mother who recognized his spark and changed the trajectory of his life.  My hope is that the whole series will inspire kids and their families to be open to the direction of their children’s gifts and interests. Often it is by looking back that we can see the best way to go forward –and that’s what I hope to do with Turnabout Tales.”

The book includes an author note and bibliography for further reading. A Teaching Guide and Activity Guide will also be available for free download to parents and educators at www.zonderkidz.com.

“…the light of the invention within Tom might have never illuminated the world, had it not been for a mother who first saw the glow of curiosity in her Al.” – The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison

Advance copies of the book and interviews are available upon request; a multi-city media tour in several U.S. cities in the spring featuring visits to media and schools is in process. Please contact Publicity Director Jessica Westra at jessica.westra@harpercollins.com for more information.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

• The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison
• By New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo
• Illustrated by Kristina Gehrmann
• Hardcover w/Jacket, $17.99
• 9780310799238
• March 21, 2023 On Sale

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
“This moving, hidden story of one of our great inventors, in Raymond Arroyo’s skillful hands, becomes a lesson in the power of love and family.  This Turnabout Tale will touch any parent who has ever defended or encouraged their child and inspire any student who has been underestimated.  There’s true light in this tale.” – Kathie Lee Gifford, Best-selling author and 4-time Emmy award winning entertainer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Raymond Arroyo is an internationally known, award-winning journalist, producer, and New York Times bestselling author.  As a Fox News Contributor and Editorial Advisor to the top-rated, The Ingraham Angle, he has created the popular “Seen and Unseen” and “Friday Follies” segments that have become audience favorites.  He regularly files reports for Fox News and appears across the network.

As founding News Director, Managing Editor and Lead Anchor for EWTN News, he is seen in more than 350 million homes on six continents each week and heard on more than 500 AM/FM affiliates and a stand alone Sirius channel throughout the U.S.  Arroyo established EWTN News and The World Over Live in 1996, which he hosts from Washington D.C. each week.

Known for his penetrating interviews, Arroyo has interrogated the leading figures of the day.  Highlights include: The first exclusive, sit down interview with Mel Gibson about his film, “The Passion of the Christ”;  Mother Teresa of Calcutta; Placido Domingo; Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump, a groundbreaking interview with comic legend, Jerry Lewis, and the first and only English language interview with Pope Benedict XVI.

Before coming to EWTN, Arroyo worked for the Associated Press, The New York Observer and the political columnist team of Evans and Novak.  Arroyo is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He has acted and directed in New York and London.

In addition to his work at EWTN, Arroyo has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN Headline News, Access Hollywood, and NPR.  His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Newsweek, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and elsewhere.

Five of his adult books, including his biography of Mother Angelica, were all New York Times bestsellers.  His first picture book, The Spider Who Saved Christmas, was also a New York Times bestseller.  Additionally, he is author of the bestselling Will Wilder series for young readers.  In 2015, Arroyo founded Storyented.com, a literacy initiative to inspire reading by connecting the world’s great authors and their readers.  Arroyo resides in New Orleans and Washington D.C. with his wife Rebecca and their three children.

• https://raymondarroyo.com/
• https://twitter.com/raymondarroyo
• https://www.facebook.com/ArroyoRaymond
• Literary Initiative: storyented.com

Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imaginative, innovative and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview and build up God’s children and teens. For additional information, please visit www.zonderkidz.com.

Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan’s offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Media Contact:  Jessica Westra, Director of Publicity, Zonderkidz,
Jessica.westra@harpercollins.com, 616.403.6628

HE STILL SPEAKS TO KIDS by Wayne Drain & Tom Lane

(Dallas-Fort Worth, TX – September 19, 2022) Gateway Publishing is pleased to announce the release of He Still Speaks to Kids: Teach Children and Young Adults to Hear God by Wayne Drain and Tom Lane on September 23, 2022.

Parents, grandparents, and pastors want the children, teens, and young adults in their lives to know God, but sometimes they’re unsure how to help that relationship grow. They believe God still speaks today, but want to know, How do I teach someone to hear His voice? Wayne Drain and Tom Lane are passionate about creating a lasting legacy of faith in the next generation. In this book designed for parents and anyone with a heart for the next generation, they teach readers how to lead kids to Jesus and develop environments for hearing God.

Through decades of prophetic ministry, Pastors Wayne Drain and Tom Lane have learned an incredible truth: God has something to say to everyone. “We believe the young and the young at heart can learn to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd just like grown-ups can. There is no junior Holy Spirit!” said Pastor Wayne. “Today, we are seeing a new generation of children

interested in hearing God. They love to hear their parents’ and grandparents’ ‘back-in-the-day’ stories of hearing God. It has been encouraging to witness a growing hunger among young people who want to have an encounter with God themselves.” Pastor Tom added, “One word from God changes everything in our personal lives and in our children’s lives as well.”

He Still Speaks to Kids follows the authors’ first book together, He Still Speaks: Embracing the Prophetic Today, a resource that lays a solid biblical foundation for the role of prophecy in the Church today.

Robert Morris, Senior Pastor of Gateway Church and best-selling author of more than 19 books, has been close friends with the authors for many years. He says, “There are no two men better suited to encourage and guide parents in teaching their kids about hearing God than Wayne Drain and Tom Lane. Their passion for prophetic ministry comes from a deep understanding of our heavenly Father’s heart to speak to us and from recognizing the divine appointments available to us in our everyday lives.” One of Pastor Robert Morris’ greatest desires is for the next generation to understand that God wants to speak directly to them. He writes in the foreword of He Still Speaks to Kids, “This wonderful book provides clear, easy-to-understand instructions for parents to help their children ‘grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord’ (2 Peter 3:18).”

Wayne Drain is the founding senior pastor of City Church (formerly Fellowship of Christians) in Russellville, Arkansas. His call is to pastor and prophesy to the nations, and he has ministered in 48 states and 39 nations to date. A local pastor for 45-plus years, Wayne has also ministered nationally and internationally through speaking, worship leading, consulting, and participating in prophetic presbyteries. Drawing from his perspective on hearing from God through prophecy, Wayne has articles published in Charisma, Worship Together, Compass, Proclaim, and Cross Rhythms magazines. He is also a worship leader and songwriter associated with Integrity Music and Capital Music Group/EMI. Wayne has been married to his wife, June, since 1972. They have three married children and four grandchildren.

Tom Lane serves as the executive pastor of the Tom Lane Executive Leadership Institute at Gateway Church in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Over the last 20 years, he’s served as apostolic senior pastor, executive senior pastor, and the Dallas campus pastor. As an elder, he provides spiritual governance for Gateway’s ministries. Tom has experience in a variety of church leadership roles, including business administrator, administrative pastor, executive pastor, and senior pastor. As a pastor to pastors, Tom is a long-standing, trusted Christian leader. He’s authored several books, including Tested and Approved, Foundations of Healthy Church Government, and Heritage. Tom and his wife, Jan, have been married for more than 50 years. They have four married children and 15 grandchildren.

For more information, to receive a copy of He Still Speaks to Kids, or to schedule an interview with Wayne Drain and Tom Lane, please contact: Peyton Sepeda, publishing@gatewaypeople.com, 855.712.5774, GatewayPublishing.com

Available now at GatewayPublishing.com, Amazon, store.gatewaypeople.com, and on all eBook retailers.

Bloomington, Minn. (September 13, 2022)—Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) selected three Bethany House fiction titles as Carol Award winners in their respective genres—The Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden (Historical Romance), All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese (Romance), and A Texas Christmas Carol, part of the Under the Texas Mistletoe novella collection (Novella). The award presentation took place on September 10 during the annual ACFW conference gala in St. Louis, Missouri.

ACFW is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction. Its mission is to help authors tell their stories by inspiring them to partner with God in the creative process, learn the craft, and find their audience. The Carol Awards were created by ACFW to recognize the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. For the complete list of winners, please visit https://acfw.com/acfw-announces-2022-christian-fiction-and-industry-awards/.

Winners:

The Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden
(Bethany House; ISBN 9780764232138; Ebook 9781493429974; $15.99)
Luke Delacroix’s hidden past as a spy has him carrying out an ambitious agenda—thwarting the reelection of his only real enemy. But trouble begins when he falls for Marianne Magruder, the congressman’s daughter. Can their newfound love survive a political firestorm, or will three generations of family rivalry drive them apart forever?

All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese
(Bethany House; ISBN 9780764234965; Ebook 9781493429929; $16.99)
Molly McKenzie has made social media influencing a lucrative career but nailing a TV show means proving she’s as good in real life as she is online. So, she volunteers with a youth program. Challenged at every turn by the program director, Silas, and the kids’ struggles, she’s surprised by her growing attachment. Has her perfect life been imperfectly built?

A Texas Christmas Carol
(Under the Texas Mistletoe novella collection) by Karen Witemeyer
(Bethany House; ISBN 9780764239311; Ebook 9781493433681; $14.99)
A town’s wealthy, Scrooge-like bachelor finds his world invaded by a woman set on earning his donation for helping the local poor, and by the penetrating questions of three mysterious visitors.

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is part of the largest independent Christian book publisher and seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling Christ-centered nonfiction.

Contact:  Anne Van Solkema, (616) 676-9185 x152,
avansolkema@bakerpublishinggroup.com