Iron Stream Media is thrilled to announce that Rose Among Thornes by Terrie Todd has won the prestigious Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award from The Word Guild for 2022 as well as the award for Best Book Cover! The Word Awards were established to recognize excellence and raise the profile of Canadian Christian writers. The awards ceremony was broadcast online Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Recognition for Rose Among Thornes includes:

• Winner: Best Book Cover Award
• Winner: Debra Feiguth Social Justice Award
• Finalist: Christian Fiction – Historical

About the Book

Forgiveness is the deadliest force on earth.

War might be raging overseas, but Rose Onishi is on track to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a concert pianist. When forced by her government to leave her beloved home in Vancouver and move to the Canadian prairie to work on the Thornes’ sugar beet farm, her dream fades to match the black dirt staining her callused hands. Though the Thorne family is kind, life is unbearably lonely. In hopes that it might win her the chance to play their piano, Rose agrees to write letters to their soldier son.

When Rusty Thorne joins the Canadian Army, he never imagines becoming a Japanese prisoner of war. Inside the camp, the faith his parents instilled is tested like never before. Though he begs God to help him not hate his brutal captors, Rusty can no longer even hear the Japanese language without revulsion. Only his rare letters from home sustain him—especially the brilliant notes from his mother’s charming helper, which the girl signs simply as “Rose.”

Will Rusty survive the war only to encounter the Japanese on his own doorstep? Can Rose overcome betrayal and open her heart? Or will the truth destroy the fragile bond their letters created?

Iron Stream Media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, one to another. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, missionaries, and nonprofits that include in-depth Bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative services. Iron Stream Media is the home of Iron Stream, Iron Stream Fiction, Iron Stream Harambee Press, Iron Stream Kids, and Brookstone Publishing Group. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study imprints, they also provide web-based, full-year, and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.

Book Terrie Todd as a guest speaker or for book signings by contacting Kim McCulla at kim.mcculla@ironstreammedia.com. 

A limited supply of giveaway copies is available for special events and interviews. Books can also be ordered through your distributor or through www.ironstreammedia.com.

Effective immediately, IPG has executed a four-part plan to integrate and stabilise UID, the UK’s leading distributor of independent publishers.

The first piece is consolidating the Eurospan unit distribution through Marston Book Services’ systems in UID’s state-of-the-art Biggleswade Distribution Centre (BDC). The second piece is a reorganisation of the UK management team into a shared services model so that the companies act as one. This reorganisation enables the third component, a one-time reduction in staff across the companies securing the synergies between units. The final piece is a managed exit of the Turpin Distribution unit through an administration process. 

As of 1 October, all orders for publishers distributed by Eurospan will be processed by the customer service team at Marston. Trade customers have been informed, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive due to the efficiency of centralised ordering, returns processing, and Marston’s reputation for high-quality, timely service. This will increase efficiency for Eurospan and their customers through consolidation of deliveries and simplified accounting through Marston’s credit control team.

Harmonising Marston, Orca, and Eurospan into a single solution also enables our long-planned reorganisation of the UID leadership team:

Joe Matthews, global CEO, will spend equal time with the UK and US domestic territories. 

Frank Autunnale will take over the reins as global CFO, overseeing finance and accounting teams in the US and the UK to harmonise practices and consolidate financial statements. Autunnale will also continue to oversee the HR departments, with Julie Barnes named UK Director of HR.

Mark Chaloner will remain UID group COO, overseeing facilities, warehouse management, and interdepartmental communication, reporting to Joe Matthews.

Imogen Adams, MD of Eurospan, remains responsible for the health of Eurospan publishers but will join the global business development team, which will allow her to offer services in both the UK and US domestic markets along with the global network of sub-distributors and agents. Imogen’s team will include Michelle Zappa, Head of Sales, and Catherine Lawn Edwards, Head of Marketing. Michelle will oversee the accounts used by all divisions, expanding her ability to provide comprehensive sales through Eurospan’s in-house team and robust network of commissioned reps. Michelle will continue to manage international academic sales, with her US-based counterpart, Scott Hatfill, handling international trade sales as the US and UK international programs are merged. Catherine and her team will offer their expertise developed within the Eurospan division to all publishers looking to increase sales through enhanced marketing activity.

Eurospan’s Andrew Boughton will become Director of Operations, overseeing client and publisher service departments. Based in the London office, Andrew brings his wealth of knowledge to create a single repository of metadata and ONIX transmission, oversee eBook and digital print services, and manage the group’s order processing and supply chain functions. Andrew’s team will include Head of Distribution Services, Tracy Hopkins, Head of Data and Online Operations, James L. Smith, Head of Publisher Services, Sarah Knapton, and Customer Services Manager, TBC.

The reorganisation to shared services departments offers a tremendous opportunity to eliminate duplication of effort, close redundant positions, and bring best-practice workflows and systems used by the various entities into one streamlined operation. The reduction in overheads through consolidation to shared services will achieve profitability while preserving a high-quality service for publisher satisfaction. There are no further layoffs planned. We hope employees see a bright future in the company with greater ability for upward mobility, deeper departments that offer increased business continuity, and better systems and services to support our publishers. 

Those who follow scholarly publishing know that there are major structural changes occurring in that industry, including a move to Open Access publishing, a decline in journal subscriptions, and a move toward lower-priced digital journals. The Turpin board has worked hard with its professional advisors to find a solvent solution to preserve the Company or a going concern sale of the Company’s business, but regrettably this has proven impossible, and we have therefore resolved that the only option now available for Turpin is to place it into Administration.

Joe Matthews notes, “This restructuring of the UK has long been anticipated and the leadership team is excited to execute our plans to build a strong and enduring future for the business.”

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Good Book Company announces that Is Christmas Unbelievable? by Rebecca McLaughlin has surpassed 100,000 units in print sales (The Good Book Company, October 2021).

Is Christmas Unbelievable? is an evangelistic resource that evaluates the claims of the biblical Christmas story. It proved a hugely popular title to give away at church events and services throughout the Christmas season of 2021. To celebrate this milestone, The Good Book Company will offer the book at a discounted price of $3 each until October 23, 2022.

James Burstow, TGBC President, reflects, “It’s been very encouraging to see Is Christmas Unbelievable? used for evangelism around the world. We are grateful to have published this wonderful apologetic of the true Christmas story, which is written in Rebecca McLaughlin’s characteristic winsome and thoughtful style. We are humbled and grateful to have reached this milestone within the book’s first year of publication, and it’s our prayer that this book will impact people with the truth of the Gospel this Christmas and for many to come.”

For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact: publicity@thegoodbook.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today, and of several other books including The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims (2021), Jesus Through the Eyes of Women (2022), and Confronting Jesus (2022). She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Bryan and their three children.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
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.

SOUNDING JOY AVAILABLE NOW

NASHVILLE, TENN. (SEPTEMBER 30, 2022) Acclaimed singer/songwriter and best-selling author Ellie Holcomb will release her new Christmas EP, Sing: Christmas Songs, on November 1st to accompany her latest children’s book, Sounding Joy, which was released earlier this month. Celebrating the recent release of her holiday book and the forthcoming album, Holcomb debuted the original song “Sounding Joy” today. Click here to listen to the new song or below to watch the live acoustic performance.

“My book and album were inspired by the song ‘Joy to the World,’ and it’s an invitation to sing about the hope we have because God put skin on and moved into the neighborhood,” shares Ellie Holcomb. “I hope these songs will invoke dancing in the kitchen while you bake Christmas cookies and storytelling of the very best kind. I hope it will help kids ponder what joy sounds like and the reason we can have joy no matter what we’re facing.”

The Christmas book explores the question of what joy sounds like as the reader travels through beautiful Christmastime scenes in the board book, which is illustrated by Laura Ramos. Likewise Sing: Christmas Songs is an invitation to sing about the hope of the season and features classic and original Christmas songs. Holcomb’s sweet and lovely celebration of Christmas encourages each reader and listener, young and old, to lift up their voice and repeat the sounding joy!

Holcomb continues, “Joy sounds like the voices of my friends and family in my home while I’m preparing a meal. It sounds like my kids singing happily in their room together or like carols and bells and laughter and water running. It sounds like It’s A Wonderful Life playing in the background and Charlie Brown Christmas and Linus reading the most wonderful of stories that came true in real life… the magic of knowing we are never alone, and of hearing that message ring true over and over again in all the songs we sing at Christmas. We have a reason to sing, a reason to hope. Love gets the final word. Glad tidings of GREAT JOY!

Click here to get the book and pre-order the upcoming Sing: Christmas Songs.

About Ellie Holcomb
For eight years, Ellie recorded and toured full-time with her husband’s band, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, before stepping off the road when her first child was born. Her solo debut, As Sure As The Sun (2014), landed her a Top 10 hit and a GMA Dove Award for “New Artist of the Year.” Her critically-acclaimed sophomore LP, Red Sea Road, followed in 2017. In subsequent years, Holcomb has released two children’s books – each with a companion EP of original music written specifically for kids. The second of which debuted at the top of the Billboard Kids chart and earned her a Dove Award for “Children’s Album of the Year,” in 2020. In 2021, she released her third full-length solo project, Canyon, to much acclaim as well as earning her a second Top 10 radio single with the song, “I Will Carry You.” Her first adult book and devotional, Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness has spent many months on the ECPA Bestseller list.  For more information visit: ellieholcomb.com

BLOOMINGTON, MN (October 3, 2022)—On September 30, 2022, Baker Publishing Group purchased the publishing rights for The Bible Study products from The Brand Sunday.

Baker Publishing Group will now publish and distribute The Brand Sunday products, including The Bible Study, which has sold over 350,000 copies since 2017, The Bible Study: Youth Edition (2017), and The Bible Study for Kids, which releases October 18, 2022.

“With the release of The Bible Study, a fledgling start-up publisher generated the astounding breakthrough that our company has sought for years,” said Baker Publishing Group CEO Dwight Baker. “We are honored to provide for the enduring ministry of The Brand Sunday and to extend the reach of The Bible Study.”

Zach Windahl, founder of The Brand Sunday, said, “As The Brand Sunday grew over time, one of our primary needs was a partner whom we could trust to help introduce The Bible Study and our other products to new markets, while maintaining our mission to help people grow in their faith. What started out as a successful addition in conjunction with our current initiatives turned into a fruitful partnership.”

Bethany House editor Jeff Braun lauded The Brand Sunday’s unique Bible studies for connecting with believers wherever they are in their faith walks. “In this topsy-turvy world,” Braun said, “people are looking for trustworthy, engaging guides to firm up their beliefs and know God and his Word better. [Windahl] has the heart and life experiences to write to those who are lifelong believers and those just beginning to explore a life of faith—people who want to understand their greater purpose.”

Baker Publishing Group will continue partnering with Windahl as an author with its Bethany House division. The anticipated release of Windahl’s first Bethany House branded book, See the Good: Finding Grace, Gratitude, and Optimism in Every Day, is scheduled to release November 15, 2022.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue promoting my upcoming titles,” Windahl continued, “and I look forward to many more projects together in the coming years. We here at The Brand Sunday really feel like this is just the beginning with Baker Publishing Group!”

For a full list of The Brand Sunday products moving to Baker Publishing Group, please visit thebrandsunday.com.

The Brand Sunday creates resources to make it easier for people to understand the Bible and to grow in their relationship with God. Learn more at thebrandsunday.com.

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling, Christ-centered nonfiction.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers. Learn more at bakerpublishinggroup.com.

Contact: Rebecca Schriner, (952) 829-2512, rschriner@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Carol Stream, Ill. (October 3, 2022) Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release three new Focus on the Family children’s products this fall. In line with Focus on the Family’s corporate mission, the new products—Otter B Thankful, 28 Hours, and Sled Run for Survival—will equip parents to teach their children about having a brave and grateful faith even in the midst of hardship.

Otter B Thankful
Otter B #10

Otter B Thankful is the tenth in a series of children’s books that teach young children basic biblical character traits.

In Thankful, Otter B’s friend Franklin takes a trip to the Race Car Museum, and Tabitha gets a new scooter—but instead of being happy for them, Otter B is jealous. While Otter B is feeling sad, Felicia and Roscoe arrive with their Gratitude Jars. Together, they show Otter B all the things they have to be grateful for. Otter B stops feeling sad about the things he wants and learns to be thankful for everything he has.

Each book ends with a rhyme that reinforces the lesson and includes an appropriate Bible verse.

“When you’re sad ’cause you can’t get

the things you want or see,

try giving thanks for what you have.

It’s how you Otter Be!” (drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18)

28 Hours
Adventures in Odyssey #73

It’s just another morning in Odyssey—or so it appears. As the sun rises and their phones start ringing, Whit and his friends become entangled in a conspiracy that threatens the future of their town and beyond. The clock is ticking toward an explosive confrontation as the crew from Whit’s End races to solve a heart-pounding mystery in this special, six-part adventure, 28 Hours.

Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. Geared toward kids ages 8 and up, these high-quality audio dramas teach biblical truths and moral foundations for children to make decisions from throughout their lives. They are perfect for car rides and for initiating important conversations with kids.

Sled Run for Survival
Imagination Station #29

When the kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unforgettable story.

Patrick and Beth knew they’d be facing a danger more fierce than a polar bear or a walrus, but they never thought their opponent would be too small to see.

After arriving in Alaska in the winter of 1925, they discover that a very small enemy—a disease called diphtheria—is sweeping through the town of Nome. Can Patrick help retrieve enough medicine for the children by riding along with Clearsky and his team of sled dogs?

Meanwhile, Beth makes a new friend, Amelia, who wants to prove she can accomplish this mission using an airplane, and she’s not taking no for an answer. But can Amelia safely fly a plane over frigid and stormy Alaska? Will the medicine get to Nome in time?

Otter B Thankful  ISBN: 978-1-64607-041-1 Hardcover: $12.99 | October 2022
28 Hours | ISBN: 978-1-64607-032-9 Audio CD: $14.99 | October 2022
Sled Run for Survival | ISBN: 978-1-64607-015-2 Hardcover: $9.99 | December 2022
FocusontheFamily.com
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.

Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive. Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to partner with Focus on the Family to help provide trusted resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusontheFamily.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishing, today announced a one-book deal with bestselling author John Bevere. The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life is slated to go on-sale in February 2023. Bevere is represented by Esther Fedorkevich of The Fedd Agency. World rights were acquired by W Publishing Senior Acquisitions Editor Kyle Olund.

Along with his wife, Lisa, Bevere is the co-founder of Messenger International—a ministry committed to revolutionizing global discipleship.

“We are honored to lock arms with John and Messenger International to shepherd this important message to the world,” said Damon Reiss, Vice President and Publisher, W Publishing Group. “This book, full of John’s trademark bold, scriptural teaching, promises to be a positive disruption for readers looking for true intimacy with God.”

In The Awe of God, Bevere invites readers to take a fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. This healthy, holy, and largely forgotten virtue is the uncommon path to a more fulfilled and fruitful life. Written in 42 short chapters, readers are encouraged to go through it one day at time, or one chapter in the morning and another that evening. Each chapter contains “5 P’s” for reflection and application: Passage, Point, Ponder, Prayer, Profess.

John Bevere is an international bestselling author who has written more than 20 books that have, collectively, sold millions of copies and been translated into 129 languages. Bevere lives in Franklin, TN, where you’ll find him loving on his grandbabies, playing pickleball, or trying to convince Lisa to take up golf.

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

Contact:  Allison Carter, Director of Publicity, W Publishing, Allison.Carter@harpercollins.com

Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids releases Tuesday, Oct. 25.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 2022 – With sales of more than 40 million books worldwide, Sarah Young, the bestselling author of the Jesus Calling, Jesus Always and Jesus Listens devotionals, is now releasing a new book of prayers for children, Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids, available wherever books are sold.

With engaging art, age-appropriate prayers and applicable Scriptures, Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids takes kids on a journey to develop a meaningful prayer life, focusing on praying the promises of Scripture daily.

“In my other books, I wrote as if Jesus were talking to the reader. But in this book, each devotion is a prayer — written as if the child is talking to Jesus,” Young said. “My hope is that kids will use these prayers as the beginning of their own conversations with Him.” 

This 365-day book of prayers invites children into an ongoing conversation with God, growing a meaningful prayer life and a closer relationship with Him. Children will learn the daily practice of reading God’s Word and talking to Him.

Adapted from the original Jesus Listens book of devotional prayers, this children’s book has the same daily themes and Scriptures as the adult version—making it a great choice for families who want to pray together.

Intended for ages eight to twelve, Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids is a wonderful tool that will equip parents who want to:

• Teach their kids how to pray and talk to God
• Reassure their children that God is always with them
• Help their kids to read Bible verses every day

Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids makes a perfect gift book for birthdays, back-to-school, graduations, Christmas, baptisms, Sunday school awards, and first communions.

Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids (ISBN: 9781400236633) will be released on October 25, 2022, wherever books are sold.

About Sarah Young
Sarah Young, author of the bestselling 365-day devotionals Jesus Calling and Jesus Always, has sold more than 40 million books worldwide. Jesus Calling has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah’s writings include Jesus Calling, Jesus Listens, Jesus Always, Jesus Today, Jesus Lives, Dear Jesus, Jesus Calling for Little Ones, Jesus Calling Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids, Peace in His Presence, and more, each encouraging readers in their journeys toward intimacy with Christ. Sarah and her husband were missionaries in Japan and Australia for many years. They currently live in the United States. Sarah enjoys praying daily for readers of all her books. 

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 https://www.tommynelson.com/.

Media Contact:  Megan Wordsworth, Publicity Manager,
615.902.1747, megan.wordsworth@harpercollins.com

Grand Rapids, MI – October 6, 2022 – The Zonderkidz title, I’m So Glad You Were Born authored by FOX & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt received #1 status on the New York Times bestseller list for Children’s Picture Books for the October 16 issue.

The book released September 27, 2022 with Earhardt appearing on numerous FOX programs, doing a full national media tour and personal appearances in several cities around the country such as Nashville, Salt Lake City, and Ponte Vedra, Florida.

“Our team at Zonderkidz is elated about this #1 status for this special book,” says Zonderkidz Vice President and Publisher Megan Dobson. “Ainsley’s heart for sharing this important and needed message with children has shown since our first conversations together, and it’s been amazing to watch this book already reach so many children and their families. We’re so grateful for Ainsley and the teams at FOX and CAA for helping us inspire young lives and get the word out about I’m So Glad You Were Born. We’re excited to keep on sharing this message of love to even more children, celebrating who they are and the plans God has for them.”

Earhardt shared the bestseller news with viewers of FOX & Friends this morning and on her Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjX2IisDHNL/

Dedicated to her daughter Hayden, this book is meant to be shared with children to remind them that they were created to be extraordinary and treasured.

“My mother always told us on our birthdays each year how glad she was that we were born—and now I love saying that to my daughter, Hayden,” said Earhardt, during her book announcement this spring. “This book celebrates all the reasons we are so glad our children are born and how special they are. It reminds children they have a purpose, there’s a plan for their life, that God loves them and they are worthy of having a wonderful life. This book is about noticing the traits that make a child special, and I hope it helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers to slow down and take the time to tell the children in their lives how grateful and appreciative they are for all the special things that make a child who they are.”

Ainsley Earhardt is now the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including three #1 children’s picture book bestsellers as of October 2022. She hosts a Bible Study with Fox Nation and has over one million followers on her social media platforms combined. Earhardt has been a co-host on the popular FOX & Friends morning show since 2016.

Visit https://books.ainsleye.com/ for information about the book.

For more information, please contact Zonderkidz Publicity Director Jessica Westra at jessica.westra@harpercollins.com or Velvet Kelm at velvet@theMcollective.com.

Hardcover w/Jacket, $18.99 – 9780310777021
(eBook, $14.99 – 9780310776673,
audio book read by the author, with bonus material and interview)
32 pages, 10 x 10 spot UV, foil Ages 4 – 8
Now Available Anywhere Books Are Sold

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

 

(Grand Rapids, Mich.) October 7, 2022 — Today, Zondervan announced the promotion of Katya Covrett to vice president, publisher for the publishing group’s academic imprint, Zondervan Academic. Covrett, who has been serving the imprint as associate publisher for the past year, will lead the acquisition, editorial development, and overall title strategy moving forward. Covrett has more than 20 years of editorial experience at Zondervan, specifically focusing on academic, ministry, and reference books.

Throughout her tenure, Covrett has been part of the editorial team responsible for works including The Story of God Bible Commentary series edited by Tremper Longman III and Scot McKnight, The New Testament in Its World by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird, and The Mission of God’s People by Christopher J. H. Wright. Her institutional pedigree includes a Bachelor of Arts in English linguistics from Khabarovsk State Pedagogical University, a Master of Theological Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in systematic theology and biblical studies and she is now a PhD candidate in the New Testament at the University of Aberdeen.

“Katya has already proven herself in all areas of the publishing industry and she is greatly appreciated by her colleagues and the authors she works with,” commented Stan Gundry, senior v-p, Group Publisher, and Zondervan editor-in-chief. “She brings extensive publishing experience, impressive academic credentials, and a passion for her work. I look forward to seeing the ways Zondervan Academic develops under her leadership.”

Covrett remarked, “I am thankful to the company’s leadership for the recognition of the work I have invested in our academic program over the past twenty years. I feel a deep personal resonance with the mission of Zondervan Academic—to reflect the breadth, both theological and global, of the great Christian tradition and the diversity of the worldwide Body of Christ. In this new role, I look forward to continued partnership with the scholarly community, with my authors and my colleagues to create excellent books in service of the academy and the church worldwide.”

To learn more about Zondervan Academic, visit www.zondervan.com/zondervanacademic/.

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

Contact:  Casey Harrell Vice President, Corporate Communications, Casey.Harrell@HarperCollins.com