Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of its newest children’s book, Why God Made Dads, a faith-filled celebration of fatherhood, designed for children ages 3 and up.

Beginning with God as the first Father, Why God Made Dads helps young readers understand fatherhood as one of God’s good gifts. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, the book draws a clear and comforting connection between God’s love, guidance, and protection and the everyday care children receive from their dads and father figures.

Designed for use at home, in classrooms, and in ministry settings, the book supports meaningful faith conversations while reinforcing biblical truths about God’s design for family. Parents, educators, and church leaders will find in this resource a joyful and accessible way to nurture children’s understanding of God’s loving presence in their lives.

In an effort to extend the reach of this title, NPH is partnering with fellow ECPA member and PCPA sponsor, Independent Publishers Group (IPG). This collaboration will broaden national distribution and increase accessibility to Christian retailers, ministry partners, and general market outlets.

With its warm tone and theologically grounded message, Why God Made Dads reflects NPH’s ongoing commitment to publishing Christ-centered resources that equip families, congregations, and individual Christians for faith formation.

Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of the final volume in the Bible Discovery Series, Seminary Professor Dr. Stephen H. Geiger’s How the Bible Came to Be: Exploring Its Origins, Preservation, and Translations. This book helps readers discover how the Bible we have today came to be, so they can have confidence that it really is God’s Word.

Addressing questions that many Christians have wondered about, the book explores how the words of God came to be written down, what role human authors played in the process, and how readers today can be confident that the Bible truly is God’s message. As the opening pages ask: “How did the words of God get onto paper? What role did humans play in the process? How does one know whether the Bible is God’s message to people or people’s guesses about God?”

Through accessible explanations and thoughtful teaching, Geiger guides readers through the Bible’s origins, its careful preservation through history, and the process of translation that allows modern readers to hear God’s Word in their own language. The result is a clear and reassuring exploration designed to strengthen confidence in the reliability and authority of Scripture.

As the concluding volume of the Bible Discovery Series, How the Bible Came to Be is well-suited for individual readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible’s history and transmission, as well as adult Bible studies and classroom settings.

In an effort to extend the reach of this title, NPH is partnering with fellow ECPA member and PCPA sponsor, Independent Publishers Group (IPG). This collaboration will broaden national distribution and increase accessibility to Christian retailers, ministry partners, and general market outlets.

By publishing resources like this, NPH continues its mission to equip believers with biblically grounded materials that deepen understanding and confidence in God’s Word.

Abilene, TX –Written early each morning from her farmhouse window, Leafwood Publishers proudly releases Where Else Could I Go? by Kelsey Chadwick (1990–2025). The book offers hope to every reader, especially those wrestling with hard questions. Her words are a gentle reminder that God intends to offer us more than we can imagine if we will trust him and treasure his revelation.

The message in Where Else Could I Go? is especially poignant as Kelsey passed away suddenly last Fall while the book was in production, leaving behind her adoring husband, Matt, and two precious preteen daughters. She had approved the cover and was receiving beautiful endorsements when she left this world to be with her heavenly Father.

God isn’t disappointed by our questions—even the hard ones.

To receive a special discount and to learn more about Where Else Could I Go?, visit leafwoodpublishers.com.

Kelsey Chadwick
Where Else Could I Go?
March 2026, Softcover
176 Pages, $17.99
ISBN: 9781684263738

Media Contact:  Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

By the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inner Excellence, this book offers a transformational blueprint for building the life you long for.

Each one of us has a deep need for meaningful relationships, where love is unconditional and fully reliable, and where we can rest secure, with the deepest contentment, no matter what the circumstances around us.

In the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s possible, of the life we were created for: a life lived with a love you can feel in your heart that enlivens every experience dash; everything you think, feel, and do. It’s a life marked by courage and meaning. Each of us has a deep need for something that this world cannot fulfill, and we spend most of our lives searching for it.

Drawing on over 2,000 years of Christian wisdom along with hard-won lessons from his own journey, bestselling author and performance coach Jim Murphy shares with you the path to a life of genuine peace, joy, and confidence so that you can live each day of your life with absolute fullness, free from anxiety and doubt.

You’ll learn how to become your true self, grounded and connected to purpose and meaning. You’ll experience the power of living in authentic relationship with God, with yourself and with others. A life beyond your wildest dreams is available to you, one far beyond anything you have ever imagined … your best possible life.

Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to extraordinary athletes and leaders around the world. He began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. After experiencing vision issues that ended his playing career, Murphy coached with the Texas Rangers as well as the South African Olympic baseball team. He also leads Inner Excellence and Best Possible Life retreats across the globe and is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.

American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) is pleased to announce that #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury will be honored with the prestigious 2026 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award. This award, which recognizes the pinnacle of excellence in Christian fiction, will be presented on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis during the organization’s annual national conference. Further details regarding the ACFW Conference and registration information can be accessed at ACFW.com.

Karen Kingsbury, renowned as America’s most beloved inspirational storyteller, has authored over twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books. Her most recent dozen titles have consistently topped bestseller lists, and numerous of her novels are currently in development as major motion pictures. Recently, Karen established her own film production company, Karen Kingsbury Productions. The company’s inaugural theatrical release, ‘Someone Like You”, had a successful release in 2024. Additionally, The Baxters television series, based on Karen’s Baxter Family books, is currently available on Prime Video and ranks among the network’s most popular series. Karen and her husband, Donald, reside near their children and grandchildren in Tennessee. More information can be found at karenkingsbury.com.

Media Contact:
Jeane Burgess – Tall Oak Media
918-630-9695  – jeane@mytalloak.com 

 

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 30, 2026) — Thomas Nelson Gift, Zondervan Gift, and DaySpring Gift, imprints of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, are pleased to announce key marketing updates to their growing team. These updates and hires reflect the group’s continued commitment to connecting readers with beautifully designed, faith-centered gift products.

Kerri Daly joins as Director of Marketing. Kerri brings more than 12 years of publishing experience to the team. Previously a Senior Marketing Manager at W Publishing, she has led successful campaigns for authors including Granger Smith, Robert J. Morgan, Katherine Wolf, and Jonathan McReynolds, achieving recognition on bestseller lists including The New York Times, USA Today, ECPA, and The Wall Street Journal. Kerri will oversee Dayspring authored products, as well as additional Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift authors and new titles.

Lydia Eagle has been promoted to Senior Marketing Manager after five years in Christian gift book marketing at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. She has worked with bestselling authors including Jennifer Tucker, Sadie Robertson Huff, and Demi Leigh Tebow. Lydia will lead strategic marketing initiatives across proprietary and backlist titles, develop brand strategy, and oversee campaigns that elevate the visibility of DaySpring Gift products.

Ruthie Jahn joins the team as Marketing & Publicity Associate. She will support the marketing and publicity efforts across all projects, helping the team run day-to-day activities to keep initiatives running smoothly and maximize impact.

“The gift book market continues to evolve, with readers seeking thoughtfully designed, inspirational content that offers both encouragement and value,” said Stephanie Newton, VP Publisher of Thomas Nelson Gift, Zondervan Gift, and DaySpring Gift. “By investing in talented, strategic leaders, we are positioning Thomas Nelson Gift, Zondervan Gift, and DaySpring Gift to deliver products that resonate deeply with readers across all stages of life.”

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) is the world’s leading Christian publisher and home to renowned brands Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. It also operates various digital platforms, including FaithGateway, ChurchSource, and Bible Gateway—the world’s largest Christian website. HCCP specializes in bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, children’s books, academic resources, curriculum, gift books, audio, and digital content crafted for the Christian market. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, HCCP is part of HarperCollins Publishers. For more information, visit HarperCollinsChristian.com.

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

About DaySpring Publishing
DaySpring Publishing, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, creates inspirational gift books, devotionals, journals, children’s books, Bibles, coloring and puzzle books, as well as Prayers to Share, designed to encourage and equip readers in their daily walk of faith.

 

 

 

 

Five-volume set blends beauty and functional design aimed at deepening readers’ interaction with Scripture

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 30, 2026) — For individuals seeking to dive deeper into the Word of God, She Reads Truth co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams today announced the release of the She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible, available now from B&H Publishing Group.

“We are excited to be launching this spiral notetaking edition of the She Reads Truth Bible,” said Williams. “For so many of us in the She Reads Truth community and beyond, journaling and interacting with the printed word on the page is an important part of reading and meditating on Scripture. We believe this Bible will encourage and equip anyone looking to know God more deeply through his Word.”

Since 2012, She Reads Truth has redefined how women and men engage Scripture. Founded by Myers and Williams, the organization was born out of a shared passion to help women cultivate daily Bible reading habits, deepen biblical literacy and understanding of God’s Word and connect with a global community of believers. Today, the She Reads Truth community consists of women and men who use its vast library of digital and print resources for personal growth and group study.

“For nearly a decade, the She Reads Truth Bibles have helped women around the world develop deeper, more consistent engagement with Scripture, with more than one million copies sold,” said Andy McLean, B&H Bible Publisher. “This new spiral-bound notetaking edition builds on that legacy—combining the trusted CSB translation with an intentionally designed format that invites reflection, creativity and daily interaction with God’s Word. It’s a resource we believe will continue to shape how women study the Bible for years to come.”

The new five-volume set covers the entire Bible: Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom & Poetry, Prophets and New Testament. With an easy-to-read inductive layout, generous margins for notetaking and journaling and a spiral-bound design that lays flat, updated key verse art, reading logs and additional study tools, the She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible advances the organization’s mission of “women in the Word of God every day.”

Over the past year, Bible reading has been on the rise among the younger generation. According to a recent Barna study, the percentage of Gen Z who reported reading their Bible weekly went up from 30 to 49 percent between 2024 to 2025. The release of the She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible is both timely and relevant, offering young people an engaging and meaningful format for studying Scripture.

“Our hope is that this resource will inspire women across all generations, but especially young people as they really dive into the Word,” said Myers. “Scripture engagement is extremely important to the She Reads Truth community, and we’re excited to offer this inviting format for anyone eager to meet with God in His Word.”

The notetaking Bible features the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) text, which has been translated by more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations. The CSB features an optimal blend of accuracy and readability that’s faithful for serious study and written with heart-stirring clarity.

The She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible is now available from B&H Publishing Group. For more information, visit shereadstruthbible.com.

To learn more about the editors and the She Reads Truth movement, visit SheReadsTruth.com.

About She Reads Truth™
She Reads Truth is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Established in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through daily reading plans, online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributors, and offline resources created at the intersection of beauty, goodness and truth. Learn more at SheReadsTruth.com or on socials at @shereadstruth.

About Holman Bibles
Holman Bible Publishers is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning “CSB She Reads Truth Bible,” the “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids,” the “CSB Oswald Chambers Bible” and the “Rainbow Study Bible.” Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources.

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a highly trustworthy, faithful translation that is proven to be an optimal blend of accuracy and readability. It’s as literal to the original as possible without sacrificing clarity. Published by Holman Bible Publishers the CSB is poised to become the translation that pastors rely on and Bible readers turn to again and again to read and to share with others.

 

 

 

 

Hachette Nashville Vice President & Publisher Daisy Hutton recently announced the promotion of several members of the Hachette Nashville team.

Marissa Arrigoni is promoted to Associate Editor and Specialty Project Editor. Marissa joined us just over three years ago as an editorial assistant. In short order, she not only mastered the core elements of her job, becoming a whiz at TM and at every other system we use, she also became our resident expert in solving complex problems and an important voice for her generation in our acquisitions and positioning decisions.  She has earned the trust and admiration of everyone she works with – colleagues, agents, authors – and her unflappable poise and unwavering determination have been extraordinary assets to our program time and again.  In her new role, Marissa will report to Editorial Director Beth Adams and will continue to acquire and build her own list as well as supporting Beth with her projects. Marissa also takes on full editorial responsibility for all of Joyce Meyer’s non-trade publishing, including frontlist devotional publishing and bible study publishing and backlist management for Joyce’s expansive catalog. Additionally, she will serve in a key role managing special projects for us, including custom editions and IP product creation.

Whitney Hicks is promoted to Associate Art Director. Whitney has been the secret weapon on our creative team for almost a decade now. Her humility can be deceiving; she is among the most nuanced, insightful, versatile, and talented designers I’ve ever worked with.  Her quiet wisdom and her ability to roll with the punches has seen us through countless complex situations. One of my favorite things about Whitney are her zingers – she listens quietly while her brain is working and then arrives at a brilliant insight that untangles conundrums and pushes our overall work to a new, more sophisticated level.  Whitney also knows her way around an Excel spreadsheet and is as strong on process as she is on creative. Last year, her talents were in full view when she did all the design work on the Majestic Bible, including the branding and packaging. Whitney never fails to surprise us as she unveils new talents on a regular basis, and we look forward to the impact of her expanded role in some of our most important new initiatives, including bible and bible tab design, IP product design, and the roll out of our new Apiary brand.

 

Ada, Mich. (March 17, 2026) — Baker Publishing Group joins Christians around the world in mourning the loss of Dr. John M. Perkins, who passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 95. A towering figure in evangelical Christianity, the civil rights movement, and the pursuit of racial reconciliation, Dr. Perkins leaves behind a legacy that will continue to shape the church for generations to come.

Baker Publishing Group has been privileged to serve as a publishing home for Dr. Perkins throughout his writing career. His breakout book, Let Justice Roll Down, was published in 1976 by Regal Books—now part of Baker Publishing Group. His books challenged readers and the church to move beyond comfortable faith toward a gospel rooted in justice, community, and reconciliation.

Baker Books published ten of his titles including Beyond Charity, Restoring At-Risk Communities, Follow Me to Freedom, and Dream with Me.

“We at Baker are proud to have been able to play a part in amplifying Dr. Perkins’s voice and message,” said Jesse Myers, CEO of Baker Publishing Group. “His life and work were deeply infused with the gospel, and he has left a remarkable and durable legacy.”

About Baker Publishing Group
Baker Publishing Group is an independent, evangelical Christian publishing company headquartered in Ada, Michigan. Baker’s family of imprints—Baker Books, Revell, Bethany House, Baker Academic, Brazos Press, Chosen, and Haven—publish high-quality books for pastors, scholars, ministry leaders, and general Christian readers worldwide.

Contact:  Kelli B. Smith, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

Free Online Industry Event Announced:  AI Bootcamp For Publishers

Morristown, New Jersey – knk Software will host an AI Bootcamp for Publishers at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, immediately preceding the ECPA Leadership Summit, on April 27, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm CT, in which participants will build and share their own custom AI Assistant during the session.

REGISTER HERE

The meeting will include snacks and open bar, and seats are limited to 20 to ensure personal productivity. Anyone can attend, from beginners to tech-savvy users, and will be led by the knk Specialists attending the ECPA Leadership Summit.

Examples of what attendees can build:

• Editorial pitch generator: paste a manuscript sample and author info, get BISAC suggestions, target audience, comps, and risks in a clean pitch format
• Rights deal summary checker: paste deal terms or a contract excerpt, get a structured summary plus missing terms and red flags to review
• And more use cases knk will provide in the workshop. Attendees can build one based on their own unique ideas or needs.

Sebastian Mayeres, CEO of knk Software, emphasized the importance of the event, saying, “The AI Bootcamp for Publishers is a unique opportunity for professionals to gain valuable insights into how AI can provide practical value in a publishing organization. As the industry evolves, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and technologies. This Summit provides a platform for sharing knowledge and driving innovation.”

About knk Software  
knk Software is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the media and publishing industries. With a focus on digital transformation and technology-driven growth, knk empowers organizations to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Our flagship solution, knkMedia, is the world’s only Microsoft-certified software designed specifically for the publishing and media sector. Built natively on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, knkMedia seamlessly combines robust, classical ERP capabilities with powerful, industry-specific modules – managing everything from royalties, rights, and licensing to editorial workflows, title management, complex subscription models, and much more. Operating globally, knk goes beyond being just a software vendor. We act as a long-term strategic partner to more than 450 publishers across North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering deep domain expertise, implementation services, and guidance on industry best practices.  knkmedia.com

For further information please contact: 
Alan Hirsch, knk Software LP, alan.hirsch@knk.com