Children’s book by Marine Corps captain and Team USA bobsled pilot Riley Tejcek read to local students in Colorado Springs as the nation marks its 250th anniversary with a summer of literacy.

NESBIT, Miss. — May 29, 2026 — End Game Press is delighted to share that its children’s title If You Can Dream It, Be It by Riley Tejcek was featured at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 28, 2026, where Second Lady Usha Vance read the book aloud to a group of local students as part of her Summer Reading Challenge. Vance was joined for the reading by two-time Olympian and six-time world champion wrestler Adeline Gray.

The event was widely covered by national and broadcast media — including the Colorado Springs Gazette, KRDO, KOAA, and KKTV — and was featured by USA Wrestling on its verified Instagram account (@usawrestling), where the organization shared photos of Vance reading the book alongside its world champion Adeline Gray, captioned “A little wrestling and a lot of storytime.” The reading helped kick off the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge, a nationwide initiative launched to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary that encourages children to read 12 books between June 1 and September 4, 2026.

If You Can Dream It, Be It is an inspirational picture book that tells the true story behind the career of its author, Riley Tejcek — an officer in the United States Marine Corps and an Olympic bobsled pilot for Team USA. The book invites early readers to consider their own limitless potential, touching on athletics, military service, community service, and the courage to take chances. Its themes of perseverance, patriotism, and possibility resonate naturally with a national summer of reading tied to the country’s 250th anniversary.

A message from the publisher
“We believe in the power of a single book to help a child imagine a bigger future,” said Victoria Duerstock, Founder of End Game Press. “Childhood literacy is one of our passions, and we are honored that If You Can Dream It, Be It could play a part in the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge as families across the country celebrate America’s 250th year. Riley Tejcek’s story shows young readers that service, sport, and big dreams can all live in one life — and that’s a message worth sharing this summer and well beyond.”

Availability
If You Can Dream It, Be It (hardcover) is available now through major retailers and online booksellers, and is distributed to the trade through Ingram. Booksellers, schools, and libraries may order through their standard wholesale channels. The title is well suited for summer reading lists, classroom and library collections, and patriotic and sports-themed displays throughout the 250th-anniversary season. For trade, school, and library ordering inquiries, contact End Game Press at the address below.

About End Game Press
End Game Press is an independent traditional publishing house based in Nesbit, Mississippi, in the Greater Memphis area, publishing books across its imprints including Wren & Bear and Lil’ Liberty Books for children. The press is committed to quality storytelling that informs, inspires, and uplifts readers of all ages. Learn more at www.endgamepress.com.

Media Contact:
Victoria Duerstock
End Game Press, LLC
victoria@endgamepress.com
www.endgamepress.com

CAROL STREAM, Ill. — Tyndale House Publishers announces the retirement of Karen Watson, Fiction Publisher, whose nearly three-decade career at Tyndale has helped shape the publisher’s legacy of excellence in both fiction and children’s publishing.

Watson joined Tyndale in 1996 as an Assistant Acquisitions Editor and quickly became a driving force in the company’s publishing growth. Over the years, she served in several key leadership roles, including Acquisitions Director for Tyndale Kids and Women’s Nonfiction, Associate Publisher for Tyndale Fiction and Tyndale Kids, and ultimately Fiction Publisher, a position she has held since 2015.

Throughout her career, Watson has been known for her sharp editorial instincts, innovative product development, and steady leadership. In her early years, she helped expand Tyndale Kids children’s and youth publishing efforts, contributing to landmark projects including the Left Behind: The Kids series, devotionals, Bible storybooks, and gift and illustrated books. She also helped develop the groundbreaking packaging concept for the NLT Metal Bible.

In addition to her work at Tyndale, Watson served for several years on the board of the Christy Awards, supporting and celebrating excellence in Christian fiction.

Watson is perhaps best known for her passionate leadership and commitment to publishing impactful stories, helping bring bestselling titles to readers through relationships with some of the industry’s most beloved authors, including Francine Rivers, Joel C. Rosenberg, Beth Moore, Karen Kingsbury, Lisa Wingate, Jerry B. Jenkins, and the Kendrick Brothers.

Reflecting on her career, Watson shared, “One of God’s greatest kindnesses to me was the day He guided me through the doors at Tyndale. It has been one of the great joys of my life to work with creatives and encourage their God-given calling. I will be forever grateful for this journey.”

Tyndale is grateful for Watson’s significant contributions over the years and for the lasting impact she has made on authors, colleagues, and readers. Her steady commitment to publishing stories that matter has helped shape both Tyndale Kids and the fiction program, while supporting the company’s mission.

“There are some people who make everyone around them better. Karen is that rare person. Tyndale employees are better in skill and character because of Karen’s influence and mentoring. Tyndale authors and agents are better at their craft because of Karen’s publishing expertise and experience,” said Ron Beers, Chief Publishing Officer. “While we will miss her physical presence, Karen’s influence on Tyndale and the publishing industry will have lasting impact for and to God’s glory.”

Following Watson’s retirement, Stephanie Broene, Associate Publisher for Fiction, will assume the role of Fiction Publisher. Broene has worked alongside Watson in Tyndale’s fiction program for 20 years, helping guide the growth of its authors and publishing initiatives. She will continue leading the fiction team as it builds on the strong foundation Watson has established.

About Tyndale House Publishers
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

 

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CAROL STREAM, IL —Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that Damon Reiss will join the company as chief publishing officer beginning Monday, June 1.

Reiss brings extensive experience as a publishing executive, with expertise in business growth, sales strategy, author development, acquisition strategy, and leading innovative publishing programs. He joins Tyndale following a twenty-three-year tenure at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, most recently serving as vice president and publisher of W Publishing. Throughout his career there, he also worked across multiple divisions on both the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan sides of the business.

The appointment reflects Tyndale’s continued commitment to strategic growth and expanding its publishing impact in the years ahead. Reiss’s leadership and industry experience will play a key role in helping Tyndale broaden its reach, strengthen author partnerships, and pursue new publishing opportunities.

In his new role, Reiss will oversee Tyndale’s publishing strategy and lead the company’s publishing teams as the organization continues its mission of making God’s Word accessible to as many people as possible through Bibles and books that equip, encourage, and inspire readers in their Christian faith.

“I am thrilled to have Damon join the Tyndale team as our new chief publishing officer. Damon’s passion for this industry is evident to anyone who interacts with him,” said Scott Mathews, CEO of Tyndale House Publishers. “He has a clear call on his life to do this work, and his experience with both books and Bibles will be an asset to our acquisition teams. His dynamic leadership, remarkable skill set, and mission fit make him the perfect choice for Tyndale.”

Reiss succeeds longtime publishing leader Ron Beers, who is retiring at the end of August after 39 years of faithful leadership and significant contributions to Tyndale’s publishing program and ministry impact.

“I am deeply honored to join Tyndale House Publishers and to build upon the extraordinary legacy established by Dr. Kenneth Taylor and the Taylor family. Their vision for publishing resources that help people encounter God’s Word has shaped generations of readers and remains profoundly important today,” said Reiss. “I also have tremendous respect for Ron Beers and the remarkable leadership he has provided in guiding Tyndale’s growth and impact over the years. I look forward to serving alongside Scott Mathews and the talented Tyndale team to continue advancing that mission with excellence, creativity, and faithfulness.”

About Tyndale House Publishers
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

 

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CAROL STREAM, Ill.— Tyndale House Publishers has named veteran marketing executive Erica Bardeau as Acquisitions Director for Children and Youth, where she will oversee product acquisition, development activities, and publishing strategy for Tyndale’s product lines serving children, teenagers, and their families.

Bardeau brings a unique combination of corporate leadership experience and longtime

ministry involvement to the role. Her background includes marketing, sales, and consulting leadership for global brands including Procter & Gamble, Mars, and Danone, alongside decades of serving children and families through church ministry, youth sports, and education. She is passionate about the impact meaningful books can have in shaping the faith and character of young readers.

“We’re so pleased that Erica has agreed to join our Tyndale team,” said Amy Simpson, Publisher, Bibles, Kids & Spanish. “She brings a rich and varied set of experiences that will make her a strategic and creative leader for our work in introducing children and teens to a Christian worldview and inspiring them to pursue a personal, loving relationship with God, while being transformed by his Word.”

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join Tyndale, where delivering meaningful, engaging content for kids and families matters so deeply,” said Bardeau. “I look forward to combining my experience in growth and brand strategy with a mission that helps young readers grow in faith, character, and understanding.”

Bardeau earned a degree in economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Northwestern University. She and her husband, Dave Bardeau, are the parents of three children.

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

The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls by M.J. Thomas Surpasses One Million Copies Sold

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2026) – WorthyKids announces that its bestselling chapter book series, The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, has officially passed the one million-copy milestone across all books in the series.

“The team at WorthyKids is thrilled about this amazing milestone for The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series,” says WorthyKids Associate Publisher, Peggy Schaefer. “These books have been a staple in many children’s lives, bringing the stories of the Bible to them in a fun and engaging way.”

The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls is a nine-book series geared toward readers age six to nine and debuted in 2017. The chapter books follow siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. Each book includes appearances from key figures from the Bible, as well as the Archangel Michael, who acts as their guide.

The stories share unique moments from the Bible, bringing to life well-known accounts such as the story of Creation, Noah and the Flood, David and Goliath, and many more. Once transported, Peter and Mary must search for clues to solve the secret of the scrolls, or they will be stuck in the past forever.

Mike Thomas grew up in Florida playing sports and riding his bike to the library and an arcade named the Cosmic Cowboy. He graduated from Liberty University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Bible Studies. When his son Peter was nine years old, Mike went searching for books that would teach Peter about the Bible in a fun, imaginative way. Finding none, he decided to write his own series. Mike Thomas lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with his wife, Lori; sons Payton and Peter; and their dog, Hank.

WorthyKids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, publishes children’s books at the intersection of faith and family. WorthyKids books are crafted to delight and inspire, to plant seeds of faith, and to encourage young readers to be the best that they can be. The imprint publishes across a wide range of formats—from board books and picture books to early graphic readers, chapter books, and more. The award-winning list includes titles from VeggieTales, Joyce Meyer, Patricia Pingry, Allie Millington, Katherine Pryor, and many others. www.worthykids.com

Media Contact:  Ella Rose Murphy, Publicist, WorthyKids, ellarose.murphy@hbgusa.com

MAY 2026 | LISLE, IL—IVP Academic is excited to announce the finalized contract for the highly anticipated The Old Testament in Color.

Rachel Hastings said, “Immediately after the publication of The New Testament in Color, many people asked me when we would have a volume for the Old Testament, so I am thrilled that we can now begin work on this exciting and needed resource.”

The New Testament in Color, the first volume of its kind written by a multiethnic team of scholars, released in August 2024. Since then it has been recognized for its unique contribution to biblical understanding for both the academy and the church. The New Testament in Color received the Christianity Today Book Award in the Biblical Studies category and received honorable mentions by both Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards and SOLA Network’s Asian American Book Awards.

Soong-Chan Rah, Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary, said, “The American evangelical church has desperately needed this book, The New Testament in Color. For those of us who value the power and authority of God’s Word while aware of the diverse experiences and realities that shape our own culturally unique stories, we have longed for this book. This text reminds us that God is a transcendent God who speaks through a transcendent source, but that God is also God with us, immanent in the Word and also in our lives.”

Similar to the New Testament commentary, The Old Testament in Color, tentatively scheduled to release in 2030, will feature a multiethnic team of scholars holding orthodox Christian beliefs. Each scholar will bring exegetical expertise coupled with a unique interpretive lens to illuminate the ways social location and biblical interpretation work together.

Hastings added, “We’ve received countless insights from readers of the first volume, and it’s certainly sparked a lot of exciting discourse within both the academy and the church. Not only has The New Testament in Color filled a gap in commentary resources, but it’s also spurred the theological imagination of readers about what they would like to see in The Old Testament in Color. This volume will build on the groundbreaking foundation of The New Testament in Color while continuing the conversation around social located biblical interpretation.”

Editors for The Old Testament in Color will include Dominick Hernandez and Carmen Imes, both associate professors of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; Chloe Sun, professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary; and Esau McCaulley, The Jonathan Blanchard Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College. McCaulley also served as the general editor for The New Testament in Color.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

A thoughtful, encouraging reason to believe that God is good, even when life is not.

Many of us want to trust God, but we just can’t. We have trust issues. We see heartbreak in the world, or experience it personally, and don’t understand how a good God could have allowed it.

We have questions.

• How could a good God allow so much pain?
• Why would God allow this to happen?
• If God could have stopped it, why didn’t he stop it? 
• Why is God doing this to me?
• Do I even want to trust in a God who would allow this? 

Ryan Maher—pastor and co-leader of digital ministries that reach hundreds of millions each month, including Trust God Bro, Her True Worth, and The Prayer Channel—knows the kind of gut-wrenching, life-changing pain that can make a person question everything.

Ryan draws from his own story and those of others to wrestle with the hard questions about God’s goodness, human suffering, and what trust really looks like. This is not a book of easy answers, but an honest path back to the God who invites our questions and walks with us through the pain.

With biblical clarity and deep empathy, this book offers hope for the doubter, healing for the wounded, and a vision of a God who meets us in our pain, redeems what’s been broken, and proves Himself faithful—again and again.

Since 2001, Ryan Maher has used technology to reach people for Jesus on the internet with a passion to proclaim the goodness of God. He was one of the first Christian influencers on Instagram, the creator of the popular Bible Lock Screens App, and the co-leader of popular social media ministries like Trust God Bro and Her True Worth reaching well over 500 million people every month. In addition, Ryan runs the most popular broadcast channel on Instagram, The Prayer Channel with over 4 million members. Ryan and his wife Brittany, invest most of their time sharing the Gospel, equipping and empowering God’s people for digital evangelism across the globe. Ryan and Brittany live in Michigan with their 2 kids.

Experiencing God in Everyday Life releases June 1

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For decades, Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God” has transformed the way people live in relationship with God. Now, Blackaby’s oldest son Richard and grandsons Mike and Daniel have joined together to create a new study focusing on seeking God in the day-to-day.

“Experiencing God in Everyday Life: A Journey Toward Spiritual Maturity” releases June 1, 2026, from Lifeway Christian Resources. The eight-week study, designed for individual or group use, builds on the foundation established by Henry Blackaby’s bestseller “Experiencing God,” while shifting the focus toward spiritual formation in ordinary, day-to-day life.

The authors were deeply influenced by the ministry of Henry Blackaby within the church and his own family.

“It is an incredible privilege and honor to continue to build upon the legacy of my father and ‘Experiencing God,’” said Richard. “Being able to work on this study with my sons and see the Lord’s faithfulness throughout its creation has been a true blessing. My prayer is that this study will have an impact on believers for generations to come, just as my father’s work has continued to do so to this day.”

The study emerged from a need the authors observed among Christians who completed “Experiencing God.” While the resource shaped believers’ understanding of encountering God through event-driven faith experiences, it did not address cultivating faithfulness in the mundane.

“Many devotionals focus on the big mountaintop moments of faith, but this study meets people in the valleys,” said Mike Blackaby. “Spiritual maturity doesn’t occur from just a single moment. You can build it through small, consistent steps taken every day.”

In a world constantly seeking what is new, “Experiencing God in Everyday Life” invites individuals to nurture and mature their relationship with Jesus in mundane living through short-term and long-term spiritual habits and rhythms. The short-term habits, such as gratitude, silence and giving, as well as long-term habits like fasting and retreating, work together to help develop lasting spiritual growth.

“‘Experiencing God in Everyday Life’ is designed for fostering genuine spiritual health,” said Daniel Blackaby. “It’s crucial for believers to develop fruit-bearing habits that sustain their walk with God. The eight central truths throughout this study are centered around this exact kind of long-lasting spiritual growth.”

“Experiencing God in Everyday Life” is available from Lifeway Christian Resources on June 1, 2026. For more information, visit lifeway.com.

About Lifeway Christian Resources
In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Aaron Earls, Aaron.earls@lifeway.com

Sales of 100k copies lead to next project for author Amy Mecham

Minneapolis, MN — April 2026  BroadStreet Publishing announces the release of Trusting God with Every Breath: 365 Devotional Journal by Amy Mecham, available May 5, 2026.

Inspired by the bestselling devotional Trusting God with Every Breath, which has sold more than 100,000 copies and earned the ECPA Bronze Milestone Sales Award, this 365-day devotional journal offers readers an opportunity to engage more deeply with its message through daily reflection and written response. Each entry includes a brief excerpt adapted from the original work, carefully paired with Scripture, thoughtful prompts, and space for personal journaling.

Produced in a lay-flat, spiral-bound format to support daily use, the journal is designed for both individual study and gift giving. It functions as a complementary resource to the original devotional while also standing on its own as a comprehensive yearlong guide to cultivating trust in God.

Trusting God with Every Breath: 365 Devotional Journal will be available wherever books are sold.

Amy Mecham’s forthcoming title, Trusting God with All My Heart, a prayer book, is scheduled for release in Fall 2026.

For more information contact: 
Suzanne Niles, Suzanne.niles@broadstreetpublishing.com, 213.434.3331

ADA, Mich. (May 1, 2026) — Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience by Sissy Goff and David Thomas has landed on the USA TODAY Bestsellers List and at #10 on the NYT Bestsellers list.

The book, released April 21, 2026, pairs more than 60 years of combined counseling experience with up-to-date research to help parents raise children who can face hard things and keep moving forward.

“Sissy and David are both so knowledgeable and wise. I can’t imagine better guides for parents trying to raise children who overcome obstacles and reach their potential. We knew this was an important message for our time, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the response so far,” said Andy McGuire, VP of editorial at Bethany House.

Capable arrives at a moment when today’s kids face unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Despite parents’ best efforts, children continue to struggle under internal and external pressures that weigh on their mental health. Goff and Thomas—two of the most trusted voices in Christian counseling—argue that the missing piece is captured in a single word: capable.

Capable kids are confident kids who don’t shrink from challenges. They are resilient kids who get back up when life knocks them down. They are thriving kids because they hold a deep belief in their ability to do hard things, overcome roadblocks, and keep going.

Drawing on decades of clinical work at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, the authors offer evidence-based insight and practical strategies that equip parents to nurture capability—the internalized belief that a child can face adversity, navigate challenges, manage stress, and grow in confidence about who they are and who God has made them to be. The book features a foreword by Hope Heals authors and speakers Katherine and Jay Wolf.

About the Authors

Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, is the co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. The bestselling author of several books, she is a sought-after speaker and media guest, and cohost of the chart-topping podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.

David Thomas, LMSW, is co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of several books. A frequent media guest and speaker, he cohosts the top parenting podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.

About Bethany House Publishers
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ faith, families, and free time with a library of books that emphasize living in alignment with God’s Word. Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact:  Kelli Smith, Director of Publicity, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com