Worthy Books will Release ALL THINGS LOVELY on November 9

Johnson shares the first steps to living as a healthier and happier woman and discover the spiritual importance of acceptance, gathering, and community.

Jenn Johnson has come to realize that the pursuit of perfection is unrealistic and unfair. Instead, we need to pause and reflect on what’s in front of us. But how? How can we slow down? How can we remain focused on what’s important and do things with intention? What can we pursue that represents God’s heart for us, things that are true, noble, right, pure, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy?

By pursuing all things “lovely.” Living a holistic and holy life, a life marked by beauty and truth, means being mindful and intentional about what we put in our bodies, how we present ourselves to the world, the spaces we create, and the people we let into our lives. When we set our minds on what is lovely, we begin to see ourselves and the world as God intended. We begin to be wholly renewed.

Jenn Johnson is the co-founder of Bethel Music and WorshipU along with her husband Brian Johnson. She has been involved in the production of over fifteen albums that have influenced the culture of worship across the global church. Jenn is the founder of “Lovely by Jenn Johnson,” a lifestyle brand intended to inspire, equip, and engage women of all ages to thrive. The Johnsons also head up Bethel Church Worship Ministry and are committed to cultivating community and fostering unity among worship leaders from around the world.

Jenn is passionate about living a lifestyle of worship built on vulnerability, purity, and connection to community and leadership. Brian and Jenn live in Redding, California with their five amazing kids, Haley, Téa, Braden, Ryder Moses, and Malachi. Jenn continues to speak and lead worship at home and around the world.

All Things Lovely : Inspiring Health and Wholeness in Your Home, Heart, and Community
Jenn Johnson
On Sale Date: November 9, 2021
ISBN: 9781546015727
Hardcover, $28.00

Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. is honored to announce Leslie H. Stobbe, former publisher, editor, and agent, has joined the company as an Associate Acquisitions Editor. Stobbe will attend writers conferences, interview authors, and serve as a book coach to those contracted.

Publisher Deb Haggerty said, “We could not be more pleased to welcome Les to the Elk Lake family. His wealth of knowledge and experience will be invaluable to us as we continue to publish positive books.

In his long and storied career, Leslie H. Stobbe has seen the growth of the Christian publishing industry from its inception. Over sixty years ago, Les was the founding editor of the Canadian weekly, Mennonite Observer. Five years later, he ran the Moody Bookstore and evaluated book manuscripts for Kenneth Taylor at Moody Press. Next came stints at Christian Life as editor of Christian Bookseller Magazine and associate editor of Christian Life Magazine.

In 1970, Les became editor-in-chief of Moody Press Books. Then he spent three years as vice-president of books and book clubs at Christian Herald. He became president of Here’s Life Publishers, the book arm of Campus Crusade for Christ, for eleven years. Then, at Scripture Press, he became managing editor of the curriculum division and editor of both the adult curriculum and Christian Education Journal. When Scripture Press sold, Les went to the Evangelistic Association of New England as VP of Communications and Marketing. After writing online classes for Jerry Jenkins, Les served as Journalist in Residence at Gordon College in Wenham, MA.

As a freelance writer, Les wrote a Bible study for junior boys at Christian Service Brigade, wrote fourteen books and published hundreds of articles. In 1993, he became a literary agent. After twenty-five years, he sold to the Steve Laube Agency and became a writing coach. Not satisfied to retire in his 90s, he has now joined forces with Elk Lake Publishing. Over his career, Les has been a mentor and encourager to many of us in the industry.

 

(Nashville, Tenn.) November 1, 2021—Today, HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced Ryan Pazdur’s promotion to v-p and publisher for Zondervan Reflective and Study Resources. In this role, Pazdur will lead and manage the publishing programs for both product groups, including the acquisition, editorial development, and overall title strategy.

Pazdur joined Zondervan 13 years ago and has spent the past 10 years serving as associate publisher and executive editor. Pazdur began his tenure at the company acquiring and editing church, ministry, and academic books, and in 2019 helped lead the launch of the Zondervan Reflective imprint. Prior to this he spent 11 years as a pastor, while also working as a freelance editor. As associate publisher, Pazdur worked on New York Times bestseller The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby, as well as with award-winning authors Timothy Keller and Pete Scazzero. He has also developed and shepherded publishing partnerships with the Exponential Network, The Gospel Coalition, Saddleback, North Point Ministries, and Seedbed Publishing. Pazdur earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and Bachelor of Science in engineering from Hope College, a Master of Divinity from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and a Master of Theology in systematic theology from Calvin Theological Seminary.

“Ryan’s education, pastoral experience, and editorial expertise have prepared him well to take on the publishing leadership of Zondervan Reflective and Study Resources,” commented Stan Gundry, senior v-p, Group Publisher, and Zondervan editor-in-chief. “Ryan has not only acquired and edited bestsellers but has been the driving force in launching and guiding the Zondervan Reflective imprint. I have full confidence in his ability to lead this capable team.”

Pazdur remarked, “I’m grateful every day for the work I do—partnering with our authors and our amazing team to bring timely and significant content to our readers. I’m excited to step into this new role and continue serving our authors and readers by publishing books that encourage, challenge, and stretch their thinking while helping them better engage God’s Word in everyday life.”

To learn more about Zondervan Reflective, visit zondervan.com/zondervanreflective.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups and imprints, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com, StudyGateway.com and ChurchSource.com. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio and digital content for the Christian market space. Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 29 million unique visitors each month. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico. For more information visit www.HarperCollinsChristian

Contact: Chelsea Taff, Manager, Corporate Communications, 615.902.2137 Chelsea.Taff@HarperCollins.com

No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician’s Guide for a Magical Marriage

Danny Ray Pulls Back the Curtain and Shares the Secrets to Creating Strong Bonds with Your Spouse that will Last a Lifetime

Birmingham, AL – From LA’s famed The Magic Castle, to a national reality show, to venues around the globe, Illusionist Danny Ray has mystified and entertained audiences with his unique blend of magic, humor, and inspiration.  Now, with his debut book, “No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician’s Guide for a Magical Marriage”, Ray uncovers the secrets to a happy, enduring marriage by sharing biblical principles and lessons he has learned in his decades-long entertainment career.  Releasing through Iron Stream Media, “No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” will be available at most major retailers and online on November 16, 2021.

Danny shares, “Kimberly and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary, and while it hasn’t always been easy, we have learned how to communicate and make our relationship stronger. There are some basic principles that we have learned over the years, and we hope to inspire couples to focus on and develop strong bonds that can’t be broken.”

“No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” is a light-hearted, practical, and sometimes hard-hitting guide to a stronger relationship with your spouse. Broken down into short topics and easy to apply ideas and recommendations, the book shares Danny’s experiences, biblical truths, and wise counsel, as well as Kimberly’s reflections and thoughts.

“No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” is divided into three sections: Secrets to Communicating Effectively, Secrets to Overcoming the Impossible, and Secrets to Thriving in Marriage. Each chapter also offers a brief takeaway, leading questions, and a plan of action to begin to apply the concepts presented.

He continues, “Your marriage can be enduring and magical! Kimberly and I are proof!  It takes practice, attention to detail, and a lifetime of learning effective communication, but isn’t your most important human relationship worth it?. Invest in building up and prioritizing your spouse, and watch your relationship thrive into what God intended.”

“No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” is published by Iron Stream Media and is available at all major book retailers and online on November 16, 2021.

About Iron Stream Media:  Making disciples as we go.  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, to one 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 series. Iron Stream Media is the home of Iron Stream Books, Brookstone Creative Group, Iron Stream Kids, Iron Stream Harambe, and Iron Stream YA. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student LIfe Bible Study imprints, they also provide web-based year and short -term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.  https://www.ironstreammedia.com/

About Danny Ray:  Danny Ray has been performing his signature jaw-dropping illusions for nearly three decades. He has performed in almost all 50 states. He also has visited 21 different countries, performing for churches, organizations, and businesses. Danny is regularly featured at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.  He also is a pastor, with a Master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He was a full-time youth pastor for more than ten years, and continues to work and partner with local churches and ministries around the country. Danny’s heart is to communicate God’s Word, using the skills of illusion that he has developed through years of practice and performance to impact the lives of others.  Passionate about speaking and preaching, Danny and his wife Kimberly love to help couples develop stronger relationships. They have been married for twenty-five years, have three children (two in college), and have faithfully navigated the ups and downs of marriage. Their story is compelling, and when combined with Danny’s magic and the life-changing message of the Gospel, it is truly inspiring.  http://www.dannyraymagic.com

About Kimberly Ray:  Kimberly is the wife of Danny Ray. Together they started a ministry twenty years ago that has allowed Danny to travel the world sharing the Gospel through his amazing magic. While Danny was on the road most weekends, Kimberly ran the business from home, often answering clients’ phone calls crouched down on the floor of her closet where she found a little bit of temporary quiet from their three young children. Over the years, she has spent many hours co-leading church small groups, marriage groups, and pre-marital groups. She is a certified facilitator for Prepare & Enrich. Today, their two sons are grown and pursuing higher education while their youngest, a daughter, remains at home to finish high school. Kimberly is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Psychology and is working on her Marriage and Family Therapy license. She claims to not have any hobbies or magical talents, but if she is not reading or working these days, she can be found enjoying a cup of coffee and spending time with her family.

Contact: Lori Heiselman, Lori@BiscuitMediaGroup.com, 714-553-5181

Suggested questions:

• Magicians are supposed to keep secrets! Why write a candid and open book about marriages?
• How has your career in magic helped prepare you to have a strong marriage?
• You’ve been married for 25 years – is there one primary lesson you want to share with other couples?
• How did you come up with the 3 sections that are highlighted in the book?
• Talk to us about your career – you’ve had an exciting 2021!
• What’s next for you?

“Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science” surpasses 500,000 books sold  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2021) – Well-known for his powerful messages about science and the Bible, Louie Giglio has a passion for inspiring kids to notice, enjoy and be in awe of God’s creation. He now is expanding the bestselling and well-loved Indescribable devotional series with a new book, The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions about God and Science, releasing Tuesday, Nov. 16, and new podcast, The Indescribable Kids Podcast, debuting Tuesday, Nov. 2.

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions about God and Science offers young readers more mind-blowing, faith-building, scientific facts and biblical truths about God’s creation. Leading with the same STEM-related learnings Indescribable-series readers have come to know, The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions about God and Science explores the marvels and curiosities of the animal kingdom, outer space, the human body and the Earth. Young readers will learn about flying snakes to white rhinos, volcanic moons to gamma-ray bursts, rainbow rivers to blue lava, brain freezes and more.

With engaging illustrations and striking photography, this fun and informative book is ideal for children ages 6–10. Each of the 100 devotions features a short Bible verse, a prayer, and a scientific fact or easy activity for further exploring one’s faith.

The Indescribable Kids series was recently adapted into a podcast format. Described as a podcast for kids by kids, The Indescribable Kids Podcast launches Tuesday, Nov. 2. Building on the key messages and STEM-related topics, each episode dives into facts about God and science in 3 to 8-minute discussions between the Indescribable book series characters, Evyn, Raz, Norah and Joshua.

The new additions to the series come alongside of the announcement that Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 9780718086107, Oct. 10, 2017) has surpassed the milestone of selling more than half a million copies. Having received positive reviews from acclaimed Christian personalities like Chris Tomlin, Jaime Ivey and Matt Redman, Indescribable: 10\0 Devotions About God and Science also has been recognized with the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Gold Award, an accolade that recognizes outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature.

More information about Louie Giglio can be found at louiegiglio.com. To learn more about the Indescribable Kids series, podcast, and to access free downloadable activity sheets and educator guides, visit www.indescribablekids.com.

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science (ISBN# 9781400230464) will be available Nov. 16, 2021 wherever books are sold. 

About the Author:  Louie Giglio is Pastor of Passion City Church and Original Visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus.  Since 1997, Passion Conferences has gathered collegiate-aged young people in events across the US and around the world. Most recently, Passion hosted over 700,000 people from over 150 countries online at Passion 2021.  Louie is the national-bestselling author of over a dozen books including his newest release, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, as well as Goliath Must Fall, Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and others. As a communicator, Louie is widely known for messages like Indescribable and How Great is Our God.  An Atlanta native and graduate of Georgia State University, Louie has done post-graduate work at Baylor University and holds a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Louie and Shelley make their home in Atlanta.

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

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Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 2021– Zondervan today announced that The Story, has sold more than 5 million copies across all formats. Originally released in 2005 as a stand-alone Bible project, The Story was developed into a church campaign in 2007.

“We are so proud that The Story has reached and surpassed this sales milestone,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “But more important than the number of units sold is the number of lives, spanning many generations, that have been impacted. It’s gratifying to play a role in bringing God’s Word to more than 5 million people through this title, helping people connect the individual stories of the Bible into one continuing Story.”

Staff from Zondervan’s Bible team, with guidance from several pastors and contributors, condensed the Bible into 21 chapters, sweeping readers into the unfolding progression of characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. The team worked diligently to keep The Story’s central focus on the Bible and ensure it would work for all ages and denominations. The Story has been taught all over the world and translated into nearly 20 languages. Key dates include:

• 2005: The Story launches
• 2007: The first church campaign editions become available
• 2011: The Story is updated into the 2011 NIV
• 2011: Spanish NVI editions are published
• 2013: KJV and NKJV editions become available
• 2021: NIV edition updated into Comfort Print®

“We’ve always felt The Story was a special product, and it’s been rewarding to see how it has evolved and grown over the years,” said Beth Murphy, senior marketing director for ChurchSource and HarperChristian Resources, one of the project’s many champions. “Churches of every denomination have been impacted by it because it focuses us on the one thing we can all agree on – that the Bible is central to our faith.”

To learn more about the story visit thestory.com.

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

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

CAROL STREAM, Ill.— October 29, 2021—Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that four-time Christy Award–winning author Cathy Gohlke was inducted into the Christy Award Hall of Fame this week. Authors who have received four or more Christy Awards are inducted into the Christy Award Hall of Fame. This is the highest author honor of the Christy Award program, recognizing the author’s legacy and contributions to Christian fiction.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) hosted the 22nd annual Christy Award online gala on October 28, to honor bestselling Christian fiction authors. The event was hosted by Christy Award Hall of Fame, bestselling Tyndale author and radio personality Chris Fabry. The Christy Award “is designed to nurture and encourage creativity and quality in the writing and publishing of fiction written from a Christian worldview and showcase the diversity of genres.”

Stephanie Broene, senior acquisitions editor for Tyndale fiction, shared, “It has been a distinct pleasure to partner with Cathy on her novels for nearly a decade. Her dedication to the craft of storytelling and communicating the good news of the gospel through her novels has been truly inspiring. I am so thrilled that ECPA and the Christy Awards could honor her in this way.”

Four-time Christy and two-time Carol and INSPY Award–winning and bestselling author Cathy Gohlke writes novels steeped with inspirational lessons, speaking of world and life events through the lens of history. She champions the battle against oppression, celebrating the freedom found only in Christ. Cathy has worked as a school librarian, drama director, and director of children’s and education ministries. When not traveling to historic sites for research, she and her husband, Dan, divide their time between northern Virginia and the Jersey Shore, enjoying time with their grown children and grandchildren. Visit her website at cathygohlke.com and find her on Facebook at CathyGohlkeBooks and BookBub (@CathyGohlke).

Cathy’s novels, which include Night Bird Calling, The Medallion, Until We Find Home, Secrets She Kept, Saving Amelie, Band of Sisters, and Promise Me This, have won multiple awards and achieved bestselling status. In her upcoming April 2022 novel, A Hundred Crickets Singing, Cathy Gohlke delivers a gripping, emotive story about friendship and the enduring promise of justice.

For more information on Tyndale fiction titles, please visit tyndale.com.

The Christy Award® is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction since 1999 and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel Christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. ECPA assumed ownership and administration of the award in 2017 to focus and grow the unique opportunity of fiction in Christian publishing. ChristyAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international nonprofit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide—helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent and nonprofit status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of net income to charitable missions—more than $110 million throughout its history. 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

Westmont, IL—Internationally recognized Enneagram master teacher Suzanne Stabile will be offering workshops across ten different cities in the United States in 2022. The tour coincides with the November 2 launch of her new book, The Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation.

The in-person, multi-city tour is primarily focused in the southern and eastern regions of the country, areas where Stabile has been intentional about building relationships with churches and people who have become Enneagram enthusiasts. The tour stops consist of a of a ticketed event on Friday to witness a live recording of Suzanne’s podcast at a local venue followed by an all-day intensive workshop at a local church. The cities include

• Richmond, VA—January 7–8, 2022
• Birmingham, AL—February 4–5, 2022
• Houston, TX—March 4–5, 2022
• Austin, TX—April 8–9, 2022
• Portland, OR—May 6–7, 2022
• Dallas, TX—June 3–4, 2022
• Denver, CO—July 15–16, 2022
• Charlotte, NC—September 9–10, 2022
• San Francisco, CA—October 7–8, 2022
• Kansas City, MO November 11–12, 2022

Stabile said, “It’s my hope in this tour to celebrate the interest in the Enneagram and to educate those who have not yet been exposed to its depth and its wisdom.”

The depth of the Enneagram is what Stabile’s latest work will offer readers and workshop participants. The book and the tour will engage those already familiar with the Enneagram to dig deeper into the concept of the three Centers of Intelligence: thinking, feeling, and doing. The Journey Toward Wholeness and the in-person events provide what people need to deal with the world’s stressors and achieve lasting transformation. A six-session study guide serves as a companion piece to the book. Both will serve as valuable resources for workshop participants.

Stabile said, “The key is balance. The way to achieve that balance is by understanding Enneagram wisdom around triads, stress, and stances. Balance is achieved in the moments we are able to appropriately use all three centers, thinking, feeling, and doing, each for their intended purpose.”

Teresa McBean, executive director for the National Association for Christian Recovery, who will be hosting the first workshop on the tour in Richmond, Virginia, said, “We are honored to be the first site of Suzanne’s book tour. We have loved hosting Suzanne and her team over the years as she teaches our community about the Enneagram. I’m most excited that our community can celebrate with her, as we believe the Enneagram is an amazing tool for spiritual growth.”

Stabile has taught the Enneagram to thousands of people over the last thirty years, and she currently hosts The Enneagram Journey podcast. Her previous books about the Enneagram, The Path Between Us by Stabile and The Road Back to You, authored by Ian Morgan Cron and coauthored by Suzanne Stabile, have sold over 100,000 and 750,000 copies, respectively, to date.

Adam Dalton, IVP associate director of sales, said, “As events and in-person workshops ramp up, we are seeing many different stores coming to us to support author signings and events for local communities. Because of Suzanne’s strong platform as an Enneagram expert, we have received high receptivity to her book and our team is looking forward to supporting her and these communities in what we expect to be a highly engaging book tour.”

For more information about the book’s official release party in Dallas, Texas, and additional information about the teaching tour, visit Suzanne’s website at lifeinthetrinityministry.com.

Contact: Tara Burns | 630.734.4059 | tburns@ivpress.com

Ada, Mich. (Nov. 1, 2021)—Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a multi-book contract with Jess Connolly.

“Jess is bold in her truth telling, dynamic in her teaching, and tireless in her mission to see women live free in the freedom that God has made them for,” said Stephanie Duncan Smith, senior editor, Baker Books. “Baker Books is thrilled to partner with her in crafting messages that lead women into life.”

Her contract with Baker Publishing Group includes multiple titles, with the first to release tentatively in 2024. Connolly is represented by Jenni Burke of Illuminate Literary Agency.

“I’m wildly grateful to be partnering with Baker in the kingdom work of writing, amidst so many other incredible writers,” said Jess Connolly. “Their vision, heart, and passion for helping authors communicate is inspiring, and I can’t wait to get started. It’s also a huge honor to be able to work with Stephanie Smith as my editor—she’s truly a shepherd of books and an outpost of encouragement and wisdom. I am expectant and grateful!”

Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God’s Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She’s an author, a church leader, and a coach through her organization Go and Tell Gals, equipping and encouraging women to use their God-given gifts for the good of others and the glory of God. She’s written nine books, including Wild and Free with Hayley Morgan, You Are the Girl for the Job, and Breaking Free from Body Shame. Jess and her husband, Nick, live in Charleston, South Carolina, where they’ve planted Bright City Church. They have four wild and hilarious kids: Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin, and Cannon. Follow her on Instagram at @jessaconnolly or on her website: jessconnolly.com.

Contact: Kelli B. Smith, (616) 676-9185 x394  ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, November 1, 2021—End Game Press is pleased to announce that Bedtime with Mommy, written by Nancy I. Sanders and illustrated by Felia Hanakata, won the gold medal in the Board Book / Cloth Book Print category in the 15^th Annual, 2021 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Launched in 2007, the awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to celebrate children’s books and life-long reading.

The first title released by End Game Press, Bedtime with Mommy is an adorable board book that features a mommy and baby animal in eight different habitats around the world getting ready for bed. Beautiful illustrations complement the words that take readers from the elephants on the grasslands, to the camels in the desert, to the polar bears in the Arctic, and concludes when Mommy tucks a child into bed.

“I am so thrilled for Bedtime for Mommy to receive this award and recognition,” said End Game Press founder and publisher Victoria Duerstock. “Nancy and Felia are incredibly talented, and it makes me incredibly proud for their deserving work to be recognized in this way.”

The Moonbeam Children’s Book Award medalists were chosen from nearly 1,500 total entries that came from children’s book authors, illustrators, and publishers from all over the U.S. and from 22 other countries around the world.

About End Game Press
Launched by award-winning author Victoria Duerstock in 2020, End Game Press is a traditional publishing house where ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. End Game Press puts authors first, educating them on the entirety of the publishing process and providing them with the needed training to be successful. With a goal to create beauty and cultivate community, End Game Press publishes fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles into both general and Christian markets. Learn more at www.endgamepress.com.

Media Contact: Shanon Stowe, shanon@iconmediagroup.com