Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo, releases Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2021) – Children begin forming internal biases about race as early as 3 months old, research from the American Psychological Association tells us. It is essential to give parents resources they can trust that come from people of color and present hard truths of history and the challenges still faced alongside celebrations of the progress made, depictions of black joy, and a hopeful vision for tomorrow.

Author and NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, Alice Faye Duncan’s upcoming picture book, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth (January 11, 2022, Thomas Nelson), celebrates the vision and tenacity of activist Opal Lee with a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.

As an educator of the Civil Rights Movement, Duncan’s writings have highlighted biographies of Black artists and moments seldom told in American History. Her picture books are known to provide context and education regarding the Black struggle for equal rights in America.

A biographical children’s book, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free features illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I Am Enough) and tells the true story of Black activist Opal Lee’s mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Told through the voice of Opal Lee, young readers learn about her life as she shares past and present realities with her grandson and his friends at a Juneteenth picnic.

Growing up in Texas, Opal Lee knew the history of Juneteenth, but she discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation’s creed of “freedom for all.” Opal Lee learned from her grandfather that Juneteenth celebrated the day the news of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the freedom of slaves finally reached Texas in 1865, more than two years after the president had declared it.

Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day and Black Independence Day commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement (Juneteenth.com). Duncan’s book is an educational and artistic resource explaining this holiday and Opal Lee’s experience as a child and woman.

“If we don’t keep a record of history, people will say it never happened,” said Duncan. “I wrote the Opal Lee story to help children remember America’s past, so they won’t repeat the same misdeeds.”

Opal Lee would go on to speak up for equality and unity. She became a teacher, a charity worker, and a community leader. At the age of 89, she walked from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain national recognition for Juneteenth.

Intended for children ages four to eight, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free teaches children that:

• all people are created equal
• the power of bravery and using your voice for change
• the history of Juneteenth and what it means today
• no one is free unless everyone is free
• fighting for a dream is worth every difficulty

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth (ISBN# 9781400231256) is available for preorder wherever books are sold and releases January 11, 2022.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alice Faye Duncan is a National Board Certified Teacher, who writes for young learners. Memory is her motivation. She writes to help children remember important moments from African American history. Her books are celebrated for vivid imagery and lyrical texts that sound like music. Alice’s most popular titles include A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks; Just Like a Mama; Honey Baby Sugar Child; and Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop, which received a 2019 Coretta Scott King Honor Medal. Alice lives in Memphis, Tennessee, where at a young age, her mother nurtured her writing talent with prayer, poetry books, and praise. Learn more at https://alicefayeduncan.com/.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Keturah A. Bobo is an artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator known for creating vibrant images that are relatable and distinguishable. She is passionate about creating art that inspires, uplifts, and advocates for her community. Keturah has received notable praises for her colorful illustrative style that brings the story to life and resonates with the viewer. She graduated with a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her family of entrepreneurs. Learn more at https://www.keturahariel.com/. 

About Tommy Nelson
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Media contact: Natividad Lewis, Publicist, 931.698.9620, natividad.lewis@harpercollins.com

Author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids Bible Stories Releases Next Two Picture Books from Popular New Clever Cub Series Created to Remind Young Children Of Their Part In God’s Story

Internationally known Performance Storyteller and bestselling Author Bob Hartman continues to entertain and inspire children with the simultaneous Feb. 1 release of the next two Clever Club adventures from his popular new Clever Cub Bible Stories series recently launched from David C Cook. In these highly anticipated new additions, entitled Clever Cub Learns about Love and Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub is back and as curious as ever with more Bible stories to explore in this charming and affordable 16-book series of picture books created to remind kids of their part in God’s story.

Featuring colorful illustrations, kid-friendly questions, and engaging Bible stories, these delightful faith-building adventures are geared to little ones ages three to six years old. Each story incorporates timely themes and age-appropriate lessons for kids as Clever Cub invites readers to learn about the God of the Bible.

Through Hartman’s gifted storytelling and vibrant illustrations by Steve Brown, God’s Word comes alive in these new adventures. In Clever Cub Learns about Love, children follow along with Clever Cub who learns about love and how to show love to others through the story of baby Moses. Clever Cub also discovers the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection and learns about the best surprise of all on Easter Morning in Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise.

Additionally, questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible are found at the end of each book to help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with their children about their own part in God’s story.

“Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God,” says Hartman, who is also the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids Bible stories that have been downloaded 75 million times. “By sharing biblical truths and God’s love through easy-to-understand faith-filled adventures based on Scripture, young readers can discover more about their part in God’s story and see the love of God in their own lives every time they ‘cuddle up’ with Clever Cub. My hope is that they receive the joy that Christ brings when we enter into a relationship with Him!”

As part of the series, there are also helpful resources and downloadable content available for parents and adults to share with children, including free Clever Cub coloring pages, animated story videos narrated by Hartman, and more “freebies” available through signing up for email updates at https://davidccook.org/clever-cub-books/. Subscribers may also receive notifications to hear about all the new Clever Club adventures coming soon and the latest free resources being offered.

Bestselling Children’s Author Bob Hartman shares the story behind the creation of his all-new Clever Club Bible Stories Series.

Clever Cub Bible Stories Series Descriptions for books 5 – 6:

Clever Cub Learns about Love
Mama Bear teaches Clever Cub there are many ways to say “I love you!” as she tells him the story of Moses’s mommy, who loved Moses so much that she put him in a basket on the river to keep him safe (from Exodus 1 and 2).

Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise
Papa and Mama Bear tell Clever Cub the exciting story of Easter morning when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave us the best surprise of all (from Matthew 28)!

About Bob Hartman:
Performance storyteller Bob Hartman is the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids Bible stories, that have been downloaded 75 million times. His long list of children’s titles have sold over a million copies, including The Lion Storyteller Bible, which has been printed in eleven different languages. As an ordained minister, his passion is to help people of every age find their way into the Bible, engage with it and discover the God who inspired it. Bob is married to Sue, has two married children, Kari and Chris, and five grandchildren. For more information or to connect with Hartman, visit Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Steve Brown:
Steve Brown (stevebrownillustration.co.uk) is a UK-based freelance children’s illustrator with a passion for telling stories through his art and using humor to delight children and adults alike.

About David C Cook:
David C Cook is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the global Church with life-transforming, Christ-centered materials. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado—with offices in Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, and the United Kingdom—David C Cook produces resources that are published in over 150 languages and distributed in more than 170 countries. Originally founded in 1875 as a curriculum publisher, David C Cook now also publishes numerous bestselling books, resources, music (Integrity Music), and media from a variety of award-winning authors and artists. Learn more about David C Cook’s mission at DavidCCook.org.

ATTN MEDIA: Bob Hartman, Clever Cub Learns about Love and Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise review and giveaway copies are available upon request. High-resolution cover artwork and other press materials for these and the entire Clever Cub Bible Stories series to date are available now at https://app.box.com/v/BobHartmanCleverCubPress.

For additional information, contact:

• Maureen Hoganson, MaureenHoganson@comcast.net
• Rick Hoganson, Hoganson@comcast.net
• Hoganson Media Relations, 615-459-9870

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Good Book Company (TGBC) is partnering with the church-planting network Acts 29 to publish a series of short books that inspire and equip ordinary church members to love their church and make a difference in and through their church.

Building on some of the themes addressed in Love Your Church by Tony Merida (The Good Book Company, June 2021), the series will initially include nine titles. Contributors will be drawn from diverse backgrounds, nations, and ethnicities to represent perspectives from the global church. Authors will include Tony Merida, Jen Oshman, Dwayne Bond, Barnabas Piper, and more. A wide range of topics will be covered, such as how to belong, what a truly welcoming church looks like, how to honor leaders without worshiping them, how to make the most of Sunday gatherings, and how to care for each other well. The first three titles are slated for release in spring 2023.

Matt Chandler, President of Acts 29 and Lead Pastor of The Village Church, Flower Mound, TX, said, “Acts 29 is thrilled to partner with The Good Book Company to produce this new book series. It will inspire members of local churches toward greater love for one another as they engage their communities with the gospel of Christ for the glory of Christ.”

Carl Laferton, EVP Publishing at TGBC, said of the partnership, “Acts 29 is a thriving and rapidly-growing network of churches that shares our heart as a publisher: to bring glory to Christ by equipping His people to love Him and love His people and His world, helping Christians to see how they can make a real difference to their churches.

“Now more than ever, as we move into this post-pandemic season, as Christians we need a vision of what our churches can be and how we can each help make that vision a reality.”

About A29:
Acts 29 is a diverse, global community of over 700 healthy, multiplying churches in 40 countries, characterized by theological clarity, cultural engagement, and missional innovation. They aim to plant healthy, multiplying churches; pursue holiness and humility; be a radically diverse and global community; and pray for conversions through evangelism.

About TGBC:
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

Elegant picture book encourages families to start each day with fresh hope

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2022) – Amy Kavelaris’ bestselling book Good Night, My Darling Dear warmed the hearts of families around the world during their bedtime routines. Now Kavelaris shares a beautiful message of hope to create a calm, peaceful and loving start each morning for children with her new picture book, Good Morning, Little One: New Mercies and Prayers to Carry You Through the Day, releasing Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Kavelaris is an artist, designer and entrepreneur who has been capturing nature’s beauty since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Captivated most by the study of light, Kavelaris vividly recalls sketching and writing poetry while sitting in a tree overlooking a lake as a child. Now her work can be spotted in Target, Walmart, Anthropologie, Altar’d State, Better Home & Gardens as well as in homes around the globe.

Kavelaris’ painting style for children is showcased on every page of Good Morning, Little One: New Mercies and Prayers to Carry You Through the Day — whimsical & playful with a touch of bohemian elements that invites viewers into a charming and delightfully elegant experience.

“With every book that I release, a piece of my soul is tethered within the binding and this project is quite possibly my favorite to date,” said Kavelaris. “Let’s equip our babes for the days ahead and show them there’s fresh hope in each new day, when we seek Him.”

Good Morning, Little One: New Mercies and Prayers to Carry You Through the Day reassures children that God is carrying them throughout the day with morning affirmations and frame-worthy illustrations. Featuring gorgeous floral art, adorable animal drawings and words of hope, Good Morning, Little One reminds children of God’s love, security and peace for the day ahead.

Kavelaris wrote Good Morning, Little One during the pandemic, sharing that it was her 3-year- old daughter who inspired her. “Throughout the lockdowns last year, our then discerning 3-year-old kept randomly asking ‘Is God Carrying Us?’,” recalls Kavelaris. “Slightly bewildered by her awareness, my heart skipped a beat at the opportunity to share His Word with her. Yes, His scripture is replete with this Truth & there’s even more! Thus began the writing process of our new Good Morning book.”

Families will find soothing nature scenes of little lambs, bunnies and puppies awakening with the sun. The playful critters and woodland animals enjoy each morning by taking notice of the reminders of God’s scriptural promises. By taking notice of their surroundings in nature, the woodland creatures are reminded that He finds us when we’re lost; protects us under His wings; sings over us, carries us, and delights in us. Good Morning, Little One will show children to be mindful of God’s presence every day.

A beautiful companion to Kavelaris first picture book, Good Night, My Darling Dear, this inspirational picture book:

• reassures children ages 4 to 8 that God carries them through good days, hard days, and anxious days
• encourages children to begin the day with courage in their heart
• offers an interactive element where readers can look for fourteen scripture references hidden within the pages
• shares biblical promises of God’s love, purpose, and protection
• gives children confidence to be brave in scary and unexpected situations

Good Morning, Little One makes a touching keepsake gift book Easter baskets, baby showers, and other new beginnings such as adoption, a new sibling, or one’s first day of school.

Good Morning, Little One: New Mercies and Prayers to Carry You Through the Day (ISBN: 9781400231942) releases on February 8, 2022 everywhere books are sold.

Author and illustrator, Amy Kavelaris
Amy (Kavs) Kavelaris’s work can be spotted in Target, Anthropologie, Bebe au Lait, and Better Homes & Gardens, as well as in homes around the globe. She has collaborated with countless brands, including Skechers Shoes and Pampers Diapers, and served as a judge for the Miss America Foundation. Her impressionistic, bohemian style merges with her painterly whimsy. Amy and her husband live in the Midwest with their three small girls. See her art at bloomprintsstudio.com and @amykavs on Instagram. https://amykavs.com/

About Tommy Nelson
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Media contact: Natividad Lewis, Publicist, 931.698.9620, natividad.lewis@harpercollins.com

RETURNS TO “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” MARCH 16 FOR FIRST EXCLUSIVE TV INTERVIEW WITH ROBIN ROBERTS

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Nashville, TN… January 14, 2022 – GRAMMY®, Dove and two-time K-LOVE Fan Award winner Mandisa is set to release Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God’s Joy March 15, 2022. The personal memoir marks Mandisa’s inaugural title in partnership with K-LOVE Books. She’ll discuss the project for the first time on television on “Good Morning America” March 16 when she sits down with Robin Roberts for an exclusive interview. The book is now available for pre-order HERE, and those who purchase directly through K-LOVE Books will receive an additional bonus chapter.  A media review copy is available here.

Borrowing the title of her fifth studio album, which features hits “Unfinished” and “Bleed The Same,” Out of the Dark dives deep into the singer’s battle with depression and anxiety. After losing a close friend to cancer—a friend for whom she wrote her award-winning song, “Overcomer”—Mandisa descended into a dark pit of depression, isolating herself from family and friends, and turning to her familiar friend, food, for comfort.

Clinging to the hope of Psalm 40 in her overwhelming darkness, she slowly began to recognize cracks of light where God was at work. “I really believe that this book is just another part of how God is using this chapter in my life of bringing me out of the dark. My favorite part of this passage of Scripture is in verse 3: ‘Many will see what He has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord,’” she explains, referencing Psalm 40. “That’s what I see this book being about—me telling how God lifted me out of the pit, and letting people know He did it for me; He can do it for you.”

With the same warmth and vulnerability she exudes in her songs, in Out of the Dark, Mandisa opens up about her mental health struggles, walking through grief, and the role shame has played in her narrative. The fresh title followsher first book, Idoleyes: My New Perspective on Faith, Fat & Fame, written shortly after her time on “American Idol” and focusing on her battle with weight, food addiction and body image.

Out of the Dark picks up where Idoleyes left off, telling the rest of the story. Across 256 pages, Mandisa invites readers on the journey she’s taken from the time she first fell in love with Jesus, to her rise as an acclaimed recording artist and beyond, as well as the disappointing and challenging moments she’s experienced along the way. Through it all, Mandisa candidly shares the consistent healing she’s found through God’s faithful comfort and presence. With her new book, she hopes her redemption story can provide a piece of redemptive healing in someone else’s story.

Now an advocate for mental health because of what she’s personally experienced, Mandisa also explores the often taboo topic and how to navigate it from a Christian perspective with licensed therapist Laura Williams on AccessMore’s “Out of the Dark” podcast. Listen to the first two seasons HERE.

Learn more, and pre-order Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God’s Joy HERE.

What People Are Saying About Out of the Dark:

“As Mandisa shares her low points from her journey in the dark, it becomes evident that she trusts the Lord to be her light. We want Him to be your light, too. And I believe Mandisa, through her bravery and transparency, will serve as a guide, showing many the way out of the dark.”
—Natalie Grant, GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist and Dove Award winner

“Since the first day I met Mandisa, she has been nothing but original and courageous. My touring family is better when she is out with us. She genuinely supports each artist that takes the stage, as well as every crew member behind the stage. In a single word, I would say without hesitation that she is one of the most authentic people I have ever met. Her heart is to help others, and in this book, she vulnerably shares her own real life experiences and struggles in an attempt to provide insight and love others well.”
—TobyMac, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist

Get Connected with Mandisa:
Website // www.mandisaofficial.com
Twitter // www.twitter.com/mandisaofficial
Instagram // www.instagram.com/mandisaofficial
Facebook // www.facebook.com/mandisaofficial

About Mandisa:
With more than 1.6 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three RIAA Certified Gold hit singles “Overcomer,” “Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)” and “Stronger” on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA). “Stronger” became an anthem, creating opportunities such as welcoming the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts and an invitation to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her 2013 GRAMMY® award-winning album Overcomer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album’s title track proved to be a smash at radio and earned the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa, also a 2-time K-LOVE Fan Awards co-host, debuted her latest chart-topping album Out Of The Dark alongside sharing the moving story of her fight with depression for the very first time on GMA as well. The latest 15 track collection includes notables such as the top 5 hits “Unfinished” and “Bleed The Same (feat. TobyMac, Kirk Franklin).”

About K-LOVE Books:
K-LOVE Books is an imprint of EMF Publishing. Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is the parent organization of K-LOVE and Air1 radio and AccessMore podcasting.

Media Collective Contact: Velvet Kelm, the media collective, velvet@themcollective.com,
(615) 591-7989, www.themcollective.com

WESTMONT, IL– With more than one hundred thousand members throughout its lifetime, IVP’s Press-o-matic, which came to be known as the IVP Book Club, has been operating for fifty-seven of IVP’s seventy-five years, making it the longest-running book club specifically for Christians. IVP is now expanding on the history of the Book Club with the introduction of IVP Book Drop. This new monthly book club will provide resources for readers who want to grow spiritually, hear from diverse voices, and start powerful conversations on today’s most important cultural topics.

Lorraine Caulton, director of creative and customer engagement for IVP, said that the IVP Book Club has always provided relevant content for Christians. However, changes in the industry, the rise of social media, greater awareness of diversity, a decline in church attendance, and greater global consciousness caused her team to think about another option. “We didn’t want a replacement to the IVP Book Club but instead wanted to provide an alternative that provides excellent content for who we are and the world we live in now,” Caulton said.

Justin Paul Lawrence, IVP’s vice president of sales and marketing, said, “IVP Book Drop is the latest innovation from IVP to get our resources directly onto the book piles of readers. While our longstanding Book Club and set collecting programs are continuing, I’m glad that Lorraine Caulton and her team were able to create this new way of reaching and blessing readers.”

The IVP Book Club has traditionally included two new IVP books every four weeks for subscribers, plus a thirty percent discount on other titles. IVP Book Drop subscribers will receive a new title each month. The books will be thoughtfully selected resources written by emerging voices and well-known figures who are diverse in both ethnicity and gender. 

The first title that IVP Book Drop subscribers receive is the award-winning Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley.

Other Book Drop titles include:

• God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming by Drew Jackson
• The Gap Decade: When You’re Technically an Adult but Really Don’t Feel Like It Yet by Katie Schnack
• When Everything’s on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes by Brian Zahnd
• Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age by Felicia Wu Song
• Eyes to See: Recognizing God’s Common Grace in an Unsettled World by Tim Muehlhoff
• Who Moved My Neighborhood?: Leading Congregations Through Gentrification and Economic Change by Mark E. Strong

“I have worked on the IVP Book Club for more than twenty years,” said Caulton. “The IVP Book Club has a strong legacy and continues to serve thousands of Christians. Now with the addition of IVP Book Drop we hope to reach a growing number of Christians who are interested in reading from diverse voices and engaging faithfully in the world. Their understanding of the issues facing our culture alongside a deep faith will continuing to impact our diverse and changing world.”

For a complete list of IVP’s book clubs and subscription offerings visit ivpress.com.

Carol Stream, Ill. (January 14, 2022) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) announced today that Ann Voskamp will publish her book Your Brave Song with Tyndale Kids, to release in the spring of 2023. In Voskamp’s debut children’s book, Una Rayne has a song in her heart, and that song can change the world. Young readers will travel with Una through her day and see how her sweet song changes a hard day into a day full of joy. This book demonstrates the power of one person to change the world around her. It is precisely for such a time as this.

With the release of this book, multiple New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Ann Voskamp shares her extraordinary talent and heart with kids. Beyond her bestselling books, Ann hosts her A Holy Experience ministry on her website, where she shares the story of Jesus and how his story and the Greatest Story ever told completely changed hers. On her site, she keeps “writing it out here every day, the words [she is] seeking to live—about this wondrously messy, everyday-holy life . . . about finding the beauty and quiet, about slowing to see the sacred in the chaos, the Cross in the clothespin, the flame in the bush.”

In sharing about her upcoming children’s book, Ann said, “The world needs hope, now more than ever, and Una’s song points to hope and ultimately points to Jesus. Where better to start a hope revolution than in the hearts and minds of our precious children?”

Tyndale Kids associate publisher Linda Howard shared, “We are so thrilled to be working with Ann on her first children’s book. The beauty of the message and the corresponding illustrations will make this book an instant classic.”

Ann Voskamp is represented by Bill Jensen at William K. Jensen Literary Agency, and her upcoming book has been negotiated for international rights. For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@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 majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

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

Carol Steam, Ill. (January 14, 2022) — “The Hiding Place: An Engaging Visual Journey,” releasing on March 8 from Tyndale House Publishers, is the newest release in the Visual Journey series. This new release offers Corrie ten Boom’s heart-wrenching story as a mixed-media special edition; complete with rare family photos, accents of Dutch Delft–style design, artwork by Dutch artists, and personal ephemera from the ten Boom family archives. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes and Scripture combined with artwork reminiscent of World War II Europe make The Hiding Place come alive like never before. In a new preface, coauthor Elizabeth Sherrill shares insights on Corrie’s life and legacy.

As the reader experiences and connects with this unique, artfully designed Visual Journey, its pages become a canvas to chronicle their own story, struggles, and personal triumphs. The Hiding Place is Corrie ten Boom’s story of faith, forgiveness, and love for the persecuted Jewish community during the World War II Nazi invasion and occupation of Holland. Part of an underground resistance movement, Corrie and her family risked their lives to hide Jewish friends within a secret wall space of the Beje, their beloved clock shop and home in Haarlem, Netherlands. Her heroic actions eventually led to her arrest and imprisonment at Ravensbruck, the German Reich’s largest concentration camp for women.

Tyndale’s Visual Journey series is all about classic works reimagined for new audiences and repeat readers. These books use illustrations and artistically rendered quotes to complement and enhance the story. The Visual Journey easy-to-read format appeals to visual readers, reluctant readers, and repeat readers who wish to experience these stories in a brand-new way. Books in this series feature unique and “gifty” packaging, telling classic stories with full-color images, original watercolor paintings, and hand-lettered Scripture and quotes. Larger fonts and generous breathing space within the typesetting allow for a more comfortable reading experience.

The Hiding Place is the fourth book in the Visual Journey series (softcover, ISBN 978-1-4964-5610-6, $16.99). The first book in the series, Hinds’ Feet on High Places: An Engaging Visual Journey (softcover, ISBN 978-1-4964-2467-9, $15.99), released in Fall 2017 and has been a great success, winning a 2018 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award and selling over 65,000 copies. It is proving to be a perennial seller.

Other editions of reimagined classics in this series include:

• A Christmas Carol: An Engaging Visual Journey, ISBN 978-1-4964-4997-9
• Les Misérables: An Engaging Visual Journey, ISBN 978-1-4964-4296-3

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

The Hiding Place produced by Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-4964-5610-6
Softcover: $16.99
March 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 majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

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

 

K-LOVE’S FIRST KIDS BOOK WILL BE SHARED WITH FAMILIES IN NEED VIA “1 FOR 1” RETAIL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHING FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Nashville, Tenn. (January 14, 2022) – K-LOVE Books proudly announces its first resource for children, The Bible for Me – Bible Stories & Prayers, set to launch February 22, 2022. Popular children’s storytellers Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker, with illustrator Taylor Thompson, help young children explore Bible stories that highlight God’s endless love for them.

K-LOVE Books will launch The Bible for Me – Bible Stories & Prayers with a 1 for 1 book giveaway program sponsored by K-LOVE, The Salvation Army, and the Awakening Foundation. For each book purchased between February 22 through the end of 2022 (everywhere books are sold), one book will be shared with a family in need via The Salvation Army and The Awakening Foundation.

“The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination,” said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army. “This 1 for 1 partnership empowers The Salvation Army to offer The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers to parents and children via more than 7,000 centers of operation around the country. We believe it’s a unique opportunity to bring families together through the powerful stories of the Bible.”

“We are honored to have Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker co-author K-LOVE’s very first book for children, The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers,” says Bill Reeves, CEO of Educational Media Foundation (EMF) and
K-LOVE Books. “And we’re deeply grateful to our ministry partners, The Salvation Army and The Awakening Foundation, who make it possible to share stories of God’s love with familes in need.”

The Bible for Me – Bible Stories & Prayers is written by bestselling Christian children’s author Amy Parker and VeggieTales® co-creator Mike Nawrocki, who have introduced tens of millions of children to Bible stories through their books and videos. The 50 stories selected (25 from the Old Testament and 25 from the New Testament) unfold the story of God’s people with a focus on God’s great love. Each reading includes a prayer which can be easily tailored with a child’s name, making each story uniquely personal.

“We know that an early understanding of God’s Word plays a vital role in establishing a lifelong foundation of faith,” write co-authors Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker. “We hope Bible Stories & Prayers helps parents and grandparents introduce children to God’s endless love for them.”

Additional national marketing and media plans for The Bible for Me – Bible Stories & Prayers include:

• Pre-sale campaign featuring 52 coloring pages plus the audiobook read by Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker – available to all who purchase a book prior to February 22
• Podcast series will air on The Bible for Kids Podcast (30k monthly downloads), which is hosted by Mike Nawrocki & Amy Parker and featured on the Christian Parenting Podcast Network
• K-LOVE/Air1 promotion reaching 14 million weekly listeners, alongside radio/podcast advertising and email marketing to millions of supporters
• Extensive print and social media marketing reaching parents and grandparents before Easter
• National publicity campaign to include author interviews with Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker

AUTHORS
Mike Nawrocki (co-creator of VeggieTales® and voice of Larry the Cucumber) and Amy Parker (Night Night Prayer books) have shared Bible stories with tens of millions of children through books and videos. They are co-hosts of the popular The Bible for Kids Podcast and co-authors of The Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers (February 2022, K-LOVE Books).

K-LOVE BOOKS is an imprint of EMF Publishing. Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is the parent organization of K-LOVE and Air1 radio and the AccessMore podcast network.

In March, a trio of new products will be added to the publisher’s beloved A Child’s First Bible line.

Carol Stream, Ill. (January 18, 2022) — On March 8, Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) will release A Child’s First Bedtime Prayers: 25 Heart-to-Heart Talks with Jesus, written by Dandi Daley Mackall and illustrated by Cee Biscoe. Two illustrated board books, Sleepyhead Prayer and Thanks for Little Things, which contain related content, will release alongside the hardcover prayer book. The three products are the latest additions to Tyndale’s A Child’s First Bible line.

Written in winsome rhyming stanzas with language accessible for children ages three to five, these books encourage children to draw closer to Jesus as they talk and listen during prayer time. Each of the 25 prayer conversations in A Child’s First Bedtime Prayers focuses on a different topic. These conversations include prayers for children to pray, along with answers from Jesus, which are rooted in Scripture and are full of encouragement, comfort, and age-appropriate teaching. Sleepyhead Prayer reminds children that Jesus is always with them—both when they go to bed and when they wake up. Thanks for Little Things leads children into a prayer of thankfulness for wonderfully ordinary things.

Dandi Daley Mackall is the author of about 500 books for children and adults. She is a two-time winner of the Christian Book Award and recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Mariah Franklin at mariahfranklin@tyndale.com.

A Child’s First Bedtime Prayers: 25 Heart-to-Heart Talks with Jesus
ISBN: 978-1-4964-5421-8 | Hardcover: $12.99

Sleepyhead Prayer: A Heart-to-Heart Talk with Jesus
ISBN: 978-1-4964-5439-3 | Board book: $7.99

Thanks for Little Things: A Heart-to-Heart Talk with Jesus
ISBN: 978-1-4964-5438-6 | Board book: $7.99

Author: Dandi Daley Mackall
Illustrator: Cee Biscoe
Series: A Child’s First Bible
March 8, 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 majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.