Anniversary campaign includes 30 weeks of Bible giveaways, endorsements from ministry leaders, and stories of lives changed through Scripture.

CAROL STREAM, IL—For 30 years, the New Living Translation (NLT) has helped millions of readers experience the Bible in language that is accurate, understandable and audibly enjoyable. As the NLT marks its 30th anniversary in July 2026, Tyndale House Publishers is launching a 30-week celebration highlighting the translation’s enduring impact and growing influence among Bible readers around the world.

The anniversary campaign will include weekly Bible giveaways, with 30 Bibles awarded over 30 weeks, along with the sharing of 30 endorsements from pastors, scholars, authors, and ministry leaders whose lives and ministries have been shaped by the NLT.

The NLT was created to help readers understand the meaning of Scripture as clearly and accurately as possible. When readers understand God’s Word, they are more likely to engage with it regularly, apply it to their lives, and be transformed by its message.

“We believe that the New Living Translation—which combines the latest biblical scholarship with a clear, dynamic writing style—communicates God’s word powerfully to all who read it, said Mark Taylor, Chairman of the NLT Bible Translation Committee.  “We continue to publish it with the prayer that God will use it to speak his timeless truth to the church and the world in a fresh, new way.”

Created by a team of more than 100 leading biblical scholars, the NLT is translated directly from the earliest and most reliable Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. Its meaning-based translation approach seeks to faithfully communicate the intent of the original authors in language that is clear and engaging for modern readers.

“We pray that the New Living Translation will overcome some of the barriers of history, culture, and language that have kept people from reading and understanding God’s Word,” said the NLT Bible Translation Committee.

The anniversary celebration also provides an opportunity to reaffirm the NLT’s brand promise: to help people experience the life-changing truth of Scripture through a translation that is accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable. During the translation process, the NLT is read aloud, with an eye toward cadence and flow, to ensure that the text sounds natural and engaging.

“While it’s a privilege to partner with some of the brightest scholars in biblical translation, our greater joy is in knowing that the NLT has helped to build biblical engagement and understanding for many millions of people, all around the world,” said Amy Simpson, Publisher, Bibles, Kids & Spanish. “Our work is fueled by our trust in God’s work and in his promise that his Word is powerful and life-changing. We hear from so many who take great joy in not only reading the Bible and understanding it but responding to it. What a blessing to consider the impact of that ministry over 30 years!”

Since its introduction in 1996, the NLT has become one of the most widely used English Bible translations, trusted by churches, ministries, educators, and individual readers. As the NLT enters its fourth decade, Tyndale remains committed to helping new generations of readers engage deeply with God’s Word and experience its truth, wisdom, and transforming power.

Readers can join the 30th anniversary celebration by following the NLT on Facebook (@NewLivingTranslation) and Instagram (@nltbible), where weekly giveaways, reader stories, and special anniversary content will be shared over the next 30 weeks.

Since 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has positively impacted readers worldwide. Tyndale is one of the world’s largest independent Christian publishers, dedicated to making the Bible accessible in languages people relate to and understand. Tyndale publishes the New Living Translation (NLT) and other Bible translations, nonfiction books that offer Christ-centered insight, fiction that inspires, and children’s resources that help share God’s Word with the next generation. Tyndale’s independence enables it to honor its founding model through annual grants and donations to other charitable organizations around the world, totaling more than half of the funds generated through publishing operations.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 7, 2026)— Shift Your Life: Let Go of Survival Mode, Seize Your Moment, and Build the Future You Were Created For by Joshua Giles (WaterBrook, 6/23/26) has become a national bestseller, appearing at #9 on the July 12 New York Times Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Best Sellers list, # 90 on the July 1 USA Today Top 150 Best-Selling Books list, and #3 on Publishers Weekly’s July 5 Hardcover Frontlist Nonfiction list.

Shift Your Life encourages readers to move beyond a survival mindset and embrace purpose, opportunity, and spiritual growth. Blending biblical teaching with practical leadership and psychological principles, Giles equips readers to overcome fear, discern pivotal moments, and cultivate habits that help them build the future they were created for.

Giles is a national bestselling author, lead pastor of Kingdom Embassy Worship Center in Minneapolis, Minn., and founder of the Mantle Conference, an annual gathering that draws nearly 30,000 attendees. An internationally respected pastor, prophet, speaker, and humanitarian, Giles has ministered in more than 35 nations and reaches millions through his teaching and digital platforms.

For more information, visit www.waterbrookmultnomah.com.

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House. In 2026, WaterBrook is celebrating its 30^th year of publishing books that seek to intensify and satisfy a reader’s elemental thirst for a deeper relationship with God.

Landmark parenting resource continues to resonate with families

NASHVILLE, June 2026 — Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, proudly announces Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley has surpassed 500,000 copies sold across all formats.

“I wrote Habits of the Household from a place of personal need,” said Earley. “It was the pandemic, and I was discovering that parenting was not just about raising kids, it was about formation, God is raising you too! But I remember thinking it was crazy that I would write about parenting when I was struggling with it so much. It’s a testament to God’s providence that so many have found encouragement in this book. I’m beyond grateful.”

Since its release in 2021, Habits of the Household has become a trusted guide for parents navigating the beauty and chaos of family life. Drawn from his own experiences as a husband and father, Earley shows how simple practices—mealtimes, bedtime routines, discipline, conversations, and even moments of conflict—can become opportunities for spiritual growth and family discipleship.

“Reaching 500,000 copies sold is a testament to the deep hunger families have for real connection,” said Daniel Marrs, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Books.  “Justin’s warmth and honesty have helped give parents permission to embrace the imperfect but meaningful rhythms that shape their homes and hearts—we are deeply grateful to have played a role in that.”

Justin Whitmel Earley is the author of the recent bestselling title The Body Teaches the Soul as well as The Common Rule, Made for People and the children’s book, The Big Mess. Through his writing and speaking, he has become a leading voice on spiritual habits, relationships, and cultivating intentional living in a distracted age.

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, Michigan. For additional information, please visit zondervan.com.

 

NEWBURYPORT, MA (June 23, 2026)—One year ago, NetGalley LLC debuted Booktrovert.com with a vision: to modernize consumer book marketing by bridging the gap between publishers and everyday readers. Today, as the platform celebrates its first anniversary and the launch of the inaugural “Booktrovert Day,” that vision has successfully evolved into a powerhouse consumer discovery engine.

Since its launch on June 23, 2025, Booktrovert has fulfilled its original promise to provide a standalone, consumer-facing destination that complements the professional reach of NetGalley—the industry standard for digital galley distribution and early reviews with nearly 1 million active members globally. In its first year, Booktrovert has amassed nearly 70,000 registered users (93% with completed profiles) who have already claimed over 58,000 ebooks thanks to its popular giveaways. Publishers of all sizes—from Big 5 to university presses—along with savvy indie authors have booked over 380 Booktrovert campaigns to broaden their reach, increase pre-orders and backlist sales, and grow reader mailing lists. To date, Booktrovert has 9 published case studies in partnership with Forever (Abby Jimenez), Berkley Publishing Group (Lucy Jane Wood), William Morrow (Karin Slaughter), Simon & Schuster (William J. Mann), Harper360 (Evie Woods), Alcove Press (Andrea Jo DeWerd), W.W. Norton in partnership with Allstora (Phil Melanson), and more.

The company has established a seamless, full-funnel approach to book marketing: first gain early reviews and trade awareness on NetGalley, and then spark consumer excitement and sales via Booktrovert. This dual-platform synergy allows publishers and authors to build meaningful momentum by reaching industry professionals and everyday consumers simultaneously, ensuring that buzz created pre-publication flourishes long after launch.

“We felt we had a clear mandate born from direct industry feedback: to create a consumer-facing marketing destination that provides publishers with secure, robust digital fulfillment tools they trust. It’s been exciting to see early adopters successfully leverage Booktrovert for urgency marketing, backlist revitalization, and high-impact event activations—all without any administrative headache,” said NetGalley President Lindsey Lochner. “Publishers and authors appreciate the easy and fast setup (in fact, 29% of campaigns so far were booked  just 48 hours in advance) and fulfillment is all automatic, instant, and completely digital—no shipping required!”

“It’s been heartening to see how enthusiastically our community of readers has embraced Booktrovert,” said Tarah Theoret, NetGalley’s VP, Community Growth & Engagement. “We’re proud to see book lovers of all kinds connecting with the Booktrovert identity, and their input is truly helping to shape the experience from the start.”

Booktrovert’s success validates NetGalley’s “listen, then build” approach to innovation. Over the last 12 months, the platform has evolved to deepen user engagement and provide enhanced insights for publishers:

• Expanded Campaign Types: In September 2025, Booktrovert introduced Sweepstakes, allowing readers to enter for a chance to win limited-quantity ebooks, complementing the existing limited-time Giveaways.
• The Booktrovert Arcade: In March 2026, the platform expanded its interactive games with “Plotlines” (a word-connection game based on book plots) and “Cover Snap” (a daily cover art jigsaw puzzle). Already those two games have been played over 44,500 times, joining community favorites “Bookish Bingo” and “Shelfie Showcase.”
• Advanced Book Discovery and Tracking: The Booktrovert Library underwent major upgrades, allowing users to organize books into custom stacks and collections, and in April 2026, a highly customizable List View for spreadsheet lovers. The site also added a “Find Books” advanced search with dedicated full-page book profiles (featuring trade reviews), and the ability to rate books with nuanced quarter-stars.
• Data Import Capabilities: To help readers consolidate their reading lives, Booktrovert launched a beta Import tool, allowing users to seamlessly transfer their book histories from Goodreads, StoryGraph, or a custom CSV file directly into their Booktrovert Library.
• Revamped Basic Reporting, Plus Built-In Event Insights with Detailed Analytics: Every Booktrovert campaign includes transparent, easy-to-digest stats to help clients understand performance and ROI. Plus, Booktrovert is tailor-made for events and consumer shows—especially high-demand events like BookCon, where Booktrovert saw massive engagement in April 2026 by distributing private ebook giveaways in-booth and further extending reach post-show with online sweepstakes. Publishers like Boom! Studios and Penguin Young Readers Group have used Booktrovert to bring digital copies to fan events like New York Comic Con and Imaginarium Book Festival, and a recent collaboration with Reading Rhythms, Grand Central, and Little, Brown offered Booktrovert ebook giveaways to their app subscribers to widen reach beyond their in-person events.

Booktrovert Day on June 23, 2026 is an annual holiday for readers to celebrate a “Day in the Life of a Booktrovert.” Readers, authors, and creators, and fans are encouraged to share a snapshot of their unique reading lifestyle, using custom 70s pop art scrapbook-style digital stickers and social templates alongside the official hashtags #BooktrovertDay and #DayInTheLifeOfABooktrovert.

For Booktrovert Day, the NetGalley team has partnered with book influencers and authors across Instagram and TikTok and are offering free, extra promotion for publishers who have Booktrovert giveaways or sweepstakes starting on June 23.

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

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

About NetGalley LLC
NetGalley is the industry standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing. Nearly 1 million book advocates and trade professionals rely on NetGalley’s secure, sustainable platform to discover new titles, share reviews, and champion literacy worldwide. With a global presence spanning the US, UK, Germany, France, and Japan, NetGalley is the bridge between authors, publishers, and the world’s most influential readers. To learn more, visit www.netgalley.com.

Booktrovert, created and powered by NetGalley, amplifies these efforts by driving consumer discovery through a sleek, reader-centric experience. Blending publishing expertise with interactive engagement—including ebook giveaways and bookish games—Booktrovert brings stories to life for a dedicated consumer audience. To learn more, visit www.booktrovert.com.

As part of the Firebrand Group (owned by Media Do International), the NetGalley team provides publishers with the strategic consultation, training, and targeted promotions needed to succeed in an evolving marketplace.

Littleton, CO (June 24, 2026)— William Carey Publishing is proud to announce that one of its latest titles has received the American Society of Missiology’s 2026 Book Award for Excellence in Missiology. Larry W. Caldwell’s The Bible in Culture: Reading the Bible with All the World Using Ethnohermeneutics was awarded the honor at the society’s annual meeting, held June 19–21, 2026, in Notre Dame, IN.

The American Society of Missiology (ASM) is an ecumenical professional association representing more than 600 scholars, mission leaders, and practitioners across North America. ASM grants this annual award to a recent publication that demonstrates an outstanding contribution to the field of missiology and mission studies.

Larry W. Caldwell is chief academic officer, dean, and professor of intercultural studies and Bible interpretation at Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD. He also serves as senior missiologist for Converge Worldwide. Previously, he and his wife, Mary, were missionaries with Converge in Manila, Philippines, for 21 years, and he continues to teach on contextualization and Bible interpretation throughout the world.

In The Bible in Culture, Caldwell introduces ethnohermeneutics—a revolutionary yet biblical approach to reading Scripture with, rather than for, the world. Drawing from decades of experience living overseas, Caldwell demonstrates that every culture has its own tools for understanding meaning and shows how God uses these to communicate the truth of his word. This book challenges readers’ assumptions about the interpretive task, encouraging and equipping them to rethink how the Bible can be understood in various cross-cultural, multicultural, and multigenerational contexts.

William Carey Publishing was founded in 1969 to make groundbreaking missionary and missiological research widely accessible. Its mission is to equip and empower the global church with the essential knowledge needed to advance world evangelization.

Contact:  Madi Cannon, madison.cannon@wclbooks.com

Rabbit Room Press Set for November 9 Release of Second Volume in Heralded Merlin’s Isle Series

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Coming of Arthur, the second of four volumes in renowned British poet and priest Malcolm Guite’s masterwork, Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad, is set for release November 9 from Rabbit Room Press. Following the blockbuster success of series debut Galahad and the Grail—which reached the Top 50 on Amazon’s “Best Sellers in Books” chart—The Coming of Arthur has already hit #1 on Amazon’s “New Releases in Poetry” list, generating record-breaking presales for its Nashville-based publisher.

A 372-page hardcover volume showcasing more than 25 original illustrations from award-winning artist Stephen Crotts, The Coming of Arthur features a foreword by New York Times bestselling author and mythographer Martin Shaw. Chronicling the destiny of the heroic King Arthur—one of the most beloved characters in all of literature—Guite’s mastery of the ballad form is evident as he brings fresh clarity and thought-provoking relevance to this timeless coming-of-age tale.

The Coming of Arthur takes readers back to craggy Tintagel to discover how it all began. Raised by Sir Ector and tutored by the wizard Merlin, young Arthur must grow into his destiny as the foretold king. He will need the aid of the perilous elves, wisdom beyond his years, and a host of virtuous knights to weather the storms to come.

“I was well aware as I wrote this that we are living through a crisis of ‘masculinity’ for contemporary young men,” Guite shares. “How does one become a man? Who can you trust and follow? We hear so much, sometimes unhelpfully, of ’toxic masculinity.’ But what about healthy, vibrant, life-giving masculinity? The kind of manhood that not only leads but also serves. I hope the story of The Coming of Arthur, and his journey from youth to manhood, and especially his founding of the Round Table with its essential oath of chivalry and courtesy, will fill a gap and meet a need for positive examples of true manhood.”

“After falling head over heels in love with Malcolm’s work on Galahad and the Grail, I was astonished to discover that I loved The Coming of Arthur even more in many ways,” states Rabbit Room Press publisher Pete Peterson. “Malcolm, it seemed, was just getting warmed up, and I can’t wait to see where he takes us from here.”

Newly minted bestseller Galahad and the Grail and November’s The Coming of Arthur will be followed by 2027’s Days of the Round Table and Merlin’s Isle series finale The Passing of Arthur in 2028. Of the unfolding epic poem cycle—the first undertaking of its kind in nearly two centuries—Guite says, “My deepest hope is that Merlin’s Isle may be part of a cultural shift, a turning way from AI slop and the disconnected episodes and reels of the online world, and a return to the deep myths and stories that bind us to life and to one another and make better sense of the world we live in. But I also hope that this will happen not in some dull classroom but in the midst of families and friends discovering and enjoying a really exciting story.”

ABOUT MALCOLM GUITE
A poet, priest, and Girton College Life Fellow at Cambridge University, Malcolm Guite lectures widely in the United Kingdom and North America on theology and literature. Characterized by his deep engagement with the Christian faith, a love of traditional poetic forms, and the ability to make ancient wisdom accessible to contemporary readers, Guite is the bestselling author of numerous works of nonfiction and poetry, including Sounding the Seasons: 70 Sonnets for the Christian Year (Canterbury Press), which is now in its 10th printing; David’s Crown (Canterbury Press 2021); and Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Hodder 2017). His most ambitious undertaking yet—hailed “a magnum opus in the making”—the four-volume epic poem series Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad debuted earlier this year with bestseller Galahad and the Grail.

ABOUT RABBIT ROOM PRESS 
Along with the bestselling series Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad by Malcolm Guite and Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey, Rabbit Room Press is home to a diversity of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction titles, including Glad & Golden Hours by Lanier Ivester; Jonathan Rogers’ The Wilderking Trilogy; and Randall Goodgame’s Scripture Hymnal. The Nashville-based publishing house is part of The Rabbit Room, a multi-faceted creative community birthed in 2007 by award-winning singer/songwriter and author Andrew Peterson. Inspired by a visit to C. S. Lewis’ home in Oxford, England, Peterson launched The Rabbit Room with a mission to create and curate stories, music, and other expressions of art to nourish the life of Christ-centered communities. Since its inception nearly two decades ago The Rabbit Room’s scope has grown to include Rabbit Room Press, the Rabbit Room Podcast Network, Rabbit Room Theatre, a bookstore, and live events like the popular Hutchmoot conference held annually in both the U.S. and the U.K.

For further information, visit merlinsisle.com, malcolmguite.com, rabbitroompress.com, or turningpointpr.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 24, 2026)—Image Books, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, is delighted to announce the September 15, 2026, publication of Freedom Under Grace: Reflections on the Spiritual Tradition That Formed Me, the first published writings of Robert F. Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—selected by the Holy Father after his election to the papacy in May 2025. World English rights were acquired by Senior Editor Matthew Burdette from Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

“It’s our great privilege to present this inspiring book to readers. Each chapter is a window into the spiritual depth and vision of the man who would eventually become Pope Leo, with an urgent message of love and service to address the challenges of the world today,” says Campbell Wharton, SVP & Publisher, PRH Christian. “It’s a book for any Catholic, but also any Christian or spiritual seeker looking for guidance and hope for living a life that transforms the world.”

The book will be published simultaneously in the British Commonwealth with Cornerstone, a division of Penguin Random House UK. UK & Commonwealth rights were acquired by Publishing Director Ben Brusey, and the book will be the launch title for Cornerstone’s new spirituality imprint.

Freedom Under Grace showcases homilies, addresses, and writings from Prevost’s 12 years (2001 to 2013) overseeing the Order of Saint Augustine as its Prior General. The collection allows readers to witness the spiritual formation and development of the man who would become pope—in his own words, written before he or anyone imagined his future role in the Church. An excerpt from the upcoming volume is available at FreedomUnderGrace.com.

Drawing deeply from the spirituality and perspective of Saint Augustine, whom he calls his spiritual father, Prevost advances a vision of the spiritual life rooted in community and solidarity, a dogged commitment to the poor and marginalized, and the conviction that the gospel is the message that our restless and divided world most urgently needs.

“We are called to be fully human in the midst of an inhuman society. Christian holiness is love, and is born in our hearts,” writes Prevost.  “As Augustinians, we are called to promote life, in the depths of what it means to be truly human; we must promote those values that make true humanity possible: peace and justice, the richness present in all cultures, the beauty of creation in nature. To be truly human requires an attitude of service to others and openness to authentic dialogue.”

At the heart of the collection is the belief that has guided Prevost’s whole life: “Man is not defined by what he possesses or what he knows, but rather by what he loves.” Freedom Under Grace is not the writings of an out-of-touch academic, but of a pastor—one who is deeply attentive to the needs of the human heart.

The book offers an utterly unique portrait of the first American and first Augustinian pope, and essential reading for anyone seeking Pope Leo’s wisdom, theological insight, and moral courage.

Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was born on the South Side of Chicago in 1955, the son of a school superintendent and a librarian. After studying mathematics at Villanova University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Prevost made solemn vows in the Order of Saint Augustine and was ordained as a priest in Rome in 1982. He became a missionary in Peru in 1985. Prevost served as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine from 2001 to 2013, was consecrated bishop in 2014, and made a cardinal in 2023. On May 8, 2025, he was elected to the papacy, becoming the first-ever American pope.

Image Books is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. It has been dedicated to publishing solid, unswerving, admirable Catholic resources for over fifty years. For more information, visit https://sites.prh.com/imagebooks.

Media Contacts:
Becca Schriner, Asst. Publicity Director – rschriner@penguinrandomhouse.com
Ava Perego, Publicity Assistant – aperego@penguinrandomhouse.com, Penguin Random House Christian Group

New Devotional Journal Hope for the Heartbroken Offers a Compassionate, Scripture-Based Path Through Grief

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At some point, every one of us experiences heartbreak. Whether it comes through loss, disappointment, broken relationships, or life’s unexpected turns, it can leave us feeling stuck and wondering how to move forward. In their forthcoming devotional journal, Hope for the Heartbroken: A 52-Week Walk with God for Those Living with Grief (Zondervan, September 15, 2026), bestselling authors Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk, and Amber Emily Smith offer a yearlong companion for those walking through life’s deepest losses.

Written by three women whose lives have been profoundly shaped by personal heartbreak, Hope for the Heartbroken provides biblical encouragement, practical reflection, and space for readers to process their grief while drawing closer to God. Through 52 weeks of guided devotions and journaling prompts, readers are reminded that they are not alone and that hope can be found even in the hardest seasons.

“Grief is not a journey anyone chooses, but it is one that many walk,” said the authors. “Our prayer is that this devotional becomes a trusted companion for those navigating any kind of loss, offering comfort, honest reflection, and the reassurance that God is near to the brokenhearted.”

Designed to meet readers wherever they are in their healing journey, each week follows a thoughtful five-day rhythm:

• Ponder – Read a Scripture-centered devotion
• Pen – Reflect through guided journaling prompts
• Pray – Express grief and hope through prayer
• Pause – Process emotions and invite spiritual growth
• Pathway – Take a practical step toward healing and self-care

Whether grieving the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, a painful divorce, a life transition, or another deeply personal sorrow, readers will find gentle guidance and compassionate support rooted in biblical truth.

Together, Ehman, Schwenk, and Smith bring a unique depth of experience to the pages of Hope for the Heartbroken. Having endured significant personal losses, including the deaths of loved ones, miscarriages, broken relationships, and other life-altering hardships, they write with authenticity, empathy, and unwavering faith.

A meaningful resource for individuals, support groups, churches, counselors, and ministries, Hope for the Heartbroken also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone experiencing grief, especially during holidays, anniversaries, or other difficult milestones.

Hope for the Heartbroken is available for pre-order wherever books are sold.

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author who has written 22 books and Bible studies including the 2020 ECPA Devotional of the Year Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus and Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All, which has sold over 300,000 copies. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, she is a mom of three and “Grandma Kit” to two. She enjoys collecting vintage Pyrex kitchenware, strolling area farm markets, and spending her days feeding the many people who gather around her mid-century dining table to process life and enjoy her county fair blue-ribbon winning cooking. She resides in rural Central Michigan. Connect with her at karenehman.com.

Ruth Schwenk is the founder of the popular blog TheBetterMom.com and the trusted author of several books, including In a Boat in the Middle of a Lake (coauthored with her late husband, Patrick), Jesus, Calm My Heart, The Better Mom Devotional, and, with Karen Ehman, Settle My Soul, Pressing Pause, and Trusting God in All the Things. Writing from her own journey of both deep joy and heartbreaking loss, Ruth brings honesty, comfort, and hope to women in every season of life. A Michigan football superfan and self-proclaimed foodie, Ruth calls the beautiful state of Michigan home, along with her four children, two pugs, and their loyal Labrador retriever. Connect with her at ruthschwenk.com.

Amber Emily Smith is a Christ follower, wife, and mother of four. In 2019, her family suffered a devastating loss when their three-year-old son, River, drowned. Since then, she has been on a mission to share hope through suffering with a lost and broken world. She is the author of The Girl on the Bathroom Floor and coauthor of the children’s book Where the Dinosaurs Roar. Amber is also a speaker, host of the Arise with Amber podcast, and founder of the River Kelly Fund. Her aim is to know Jesus and make Him known. She’s passionate about studying Scripture and walking with others through the painful parts of life. Amber and her husband, Granger, live on a little farm in central Texas with their children, London, Lincoln, and Maverick. Connect with her at arisewithamber.com.

Zondervan Gift, an imprint under HarperCollins Christian Publishing, offers curated collections of beautifully designed gift books that inspire, uplift, and celebrate life’s meaningful moments. Specializing in devotionals, journals, seasonal titles, and books for special occasions, the imprint focuses on nurturing faith and encouraging personal reflection through thoughtfully crafted content and stylish, on-trend design. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, you can explore the collections at zondervan.com/gift.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or review copies, please contact:
Chasity Edwards, Director of PR, Chasity.Edwards@harpercollins.com

 

Following #1 New York Times Bestseller Operation Trick Shot, “Dude Perfect + Panda” series continues with new book releasing in September 2026.

Dude Perfect continues expanding its family entertainment franchise across books, podcasts, live events, and new platforms to reach broader audiences

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 26, 2026) – Internet icons and leading sports entertainment company Dude Perfect, alongside Tommy Nelson, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, today announced Match Day Mayhem (9781400217120), the second book in the Dude Perfect + Panda middle grade fiction series. Releasing September 22, 2026, the new title follows the success of Operation Trick Shot, which debuted as an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Written for readers ages 8–12, the series brings the beloved Dude Perfect personalities to middle school for new adventures featuring tricks, flips, fist bumps, and more.

Members of Dude Perfect exclusively announced the new book on June 25 to attendees of the opening show of the Squad Games tour at North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, SC.

Each book in the Dude Perfect + Panda series features the Dudes embarking on global sports-related mysteries and adventures where they believe they’re saving the day through their special talents. They are unaware that, behind the scenes, their trusty sidekick Panda is helping them succeed. With loads of clean humor, deep friendship, and plenty of sports action, Match Day Mayhem sends the five best friends on a brand-new adventure packed with tricks, twists, and teamwork, this time following the Dudes across the pond to London for a non-stop British soccer adventure.“

Seeing how kids and families connected with Operation Trick Shot reinforced why we wanted to create this series in the first place, and Match Day Mayhem is a chance to keep building on that story,” said Dude Perfect member Cory Cotton. “From the beginning, we wanted this series to capture the friendship, teamwork, creativity, and curiosity that drives everything we do at Dude Perfect. This next story takes readers on a new journey, with plenty of twists, laughs, and sports action along the way, and we can’t wait for readers to experience it together.”

Featuring bold, comic-style illustrations in each chapter, Match Day Mayhem combines sports, mystery, clean humor, and old-fashioned teamwork in a fast-paced, entertaining story for middle grade readers, while also sharing real-world guidance for navigating sticky situations.

“We’re thrilled with the success of Operation Trick Shot and the response from readers and parents,” said Tommy Nelson publisher Shannon Marchese. “Match Day Mayhem delivers more of what Dude Perfect is known for: sports, hilarity, and adventure, and we can’t wait for readers to dive into the next chapter of the Dude Perfect + Panda series.”

Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones, and Tyler Toney—former college roommates at Texas A&M University—founded Dude Perfect, which has grown into a leading entertainment company producing premium, family-friendly content across digital, live, publishing, and theatrical platforms. Over the past 17 years, the Dudes have built a global fan community of more than 115 million followers through their signature blend of sports, comedy, competition, and trick-shot content.

Dude Perfect continues to grow across live events, audio, and publishing, bringing the same fun, adventure, competition, and storytelling that fans know from its videos to new audiences and experiences. The group nearly sold out its  2025 Hero Tour, recently launched the 22-city Squad Games Tour, built a chart-topping sports podcast with “Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect,” and published bestselling books including Operation Trick Shot, Dude Perfect: 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff, and Good Night, Dude Perfect. The Dude Perfect + Panda series extends that momentum, bringing the brand’s signature blend of friendship, humor, creativity, and sports-fueled adventure to a new generation of readers.

For more information, or to receive a review copy of Match Day Mayhem or Operation Trick Shot, contact Sarah Van Cleve, Publicity Manager, at sarah.vancleve@harpercollins.com.

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• Dude Perfect Website: https://dudeperfect.com/
• Dude Perfect Facebook: www.facebook.com/DudePerfect/ (20M followers)
• Dude Perfect Instagram: www.instagram.com/dudeperfect/ (13M followers)
• Dude Perfect YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dudeperfect (61.8M subscribers)

About Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect is the leading creator-founded entertainment company focused on family-friendly sports and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by five college friends, Tyler Toney, Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones, making sports trickshot videos, Dude Perfect’s YouTube channel has become the biggest sports account on YouTube with more than 60 million subscribers, featuring celebrities and athletes like Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Luka Doncic, Caitlin Clark, and CeeDee Lamb. Dallas-based Dude Perfect has since expanded into a diversified media business across video content, popular simulcasts for professional sports like the NFL on Amazon, a best-selling toy in Walmart, and live tours.

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:
Sarah Van Cleve, Publicity Manager, (615) 902-1184, Sarah.VanCleve@harpercollins.com

On June 22, 2016, Deb Haggerty purchased Elk Lake Publishing, establishing the company as a corporation at their lovely home on beautiful Boot Pond. She had a dream, a calling and a mission to publish new authors that God sent to her, through positive books that would spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and impact lives around the world. So, on June 22, 2026, we celebrated ten incredible years with Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.

A Decade of God’s Faithfulness

Over the past decade, that vision has grown into a thriving publishing company of authors, speakers, and storytellers who have shared messages of faith, hope, encouragement, and transformation with countless readers. From a small company of fewer than forty authors, Elk Lake has grown to a midsized company of over 300 authors and more than 600 books in print. Elk Lake publishes between sixty and one hundred books per year, both fiction and nonfiction.

Deb is an astute businesswoman, accomplished speaker, author, and unwavering visionary. She has founded multiple organizations, encouraged thousands through her writing and speaking, and dedicated her life to helping others discover God’s grace and purpose.

Deb has published two of her own books, Experiencing God’s Love in a Broken World with her husband Roy, and These Are the Days of My Life, a collection of vignettes she wrote over the years designed to encourage and educate those who read her book.

Together, Deb and Roy have built far more than a publishing company. They have created a community, a ministry, and a place where authors are encouraged, supported, and empowered to share their God-give stories.

These days, Deb spends much of her time traveling and caring for others, including her wonderful daughter, Pebbles Wireman, also an author. She still is the final editor and formatter for every book Elk Lake publishes.

Deb says, “Everything I’ve done in my life has prepared me for and brought me to this moment where God is fulfilling all my dreams for his glory. Count it all joy!”

Roy and Deb live just outside Plymouth, Massachusetts. They have two daughters, one grandson, and two grandpups.

CONTACT:
Deb Haggerty, Publisher
Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.
508-746-1734
Deb@ElkLakePublishingInc.com