Host of Reading Rainbow “thrilled” to voice first full-length biography of mentor Fred Rogers

CAROL STREAM, IL, March 19, 2018 — Oasis Audio, a leading independent audiobook publisher, today announced that they have obtained the audio rights to Maxwell King’s biography of Fred Rogers, The Good Neighbor. LeVar Burton — best known as host of Reading Rainbow and for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Roots — has signed on to narrate.

The Good Neighbor is the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, the eponymous star of public television’s Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. King draws from original interviews, oral histories and archival documents for an engaging story that traces the personal, professional and artistic life of a beloved American icon. 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood national broadcast.

“I am thrilled to be giving voice to The Good Neighbor,” said Burton. “I am lucky to have been able to call Fred both a mentor and a friend, and hardly a day goes by that I am not acutely aware of his profound influence on so many — myself included.”

As host of PBS’ Reading Rainbow, Burton’s career crossed paths with Fred Rogers’ many times. Most notably, Burton was a guest on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1998 and the two participated in the 1996 White House Conference on Children’s Television. In 2004, Burton received the Fred Rogers Award for excellence in children’s educational media.

“Fred Rogers has impacted generations of children and parents, and there is no one better suited to be the voice of his story than LeVar Burton,” said Oasis Audio President Steve Smith. “Maxwell King has done a brilliant job capturing Rogers’ life in rich detail. He was a champion of compassion, equality and kindness — values that grow more relevant with every passing year. Between the depth of King’s content and Burton’s immense talent, we are excited to produce a truly special listening experience.”

The Good Neighbor audiobook will be available September 11, releasing simultaneously with the print edition from Abrams Books.

About Oasis Audio
Oasis Audio began publishing inspirational and self-help audio titles in 1996. Over the years, the product selection expanded to include Bibles, non-fiction, fiction, children’s and business audio titles. Today, Oasis Audio is the largest Independent Christian and inspirational audiobook publisher in the United States. To learn more, visit oasisaudio.com.

Media Contact:  Julie Smith, julie@oasisaudio.com  847-293-2994

Audrey and Jeremy Roloff to Release A Love Letter Life in April 2019

Grand Rapids, Mich., March 6, 2018 – Husband and wife and co-stars of TLC’s Little People, Big World, Jeremy and Audrey Roloff, have signed a three-book contract with Zondervan including two trade titles and one gift book. The Roloffs are represented by Bryan Norman with Alive Literary Agency and world rights were acquired by Carolyn McCready.

More than 2.3 million viewers watched as Jeremy and Audrey Roloff committed their lives to one another, but their wedding day was the culmination of a bumpy and complicated dating relationship. From health problems to disagreements to being separated by one thousand miles, the couple faced daunting obstacles. But their unique approach to dating empowered them to write an uncommon love story that led them to their wedding day.

Now the Roloffs are ready to share what they’ve learned in hopes of helping others avoid dating dysfunction and find a godly mate. In A Love Letter Life (on sale April 2019), the Roloffs say that dating is less like playing a game and more like spinning a spellbinding story. Through the lens of raw, never-before shared tales from their own dating journey, the Roloffs provide revolutionary advice for anyone who is looking for love.

Audrey Roloff is passionate about motivating women to always believe in the more that is within them through Christ. Her life mantra “always more” is the lifeblood of her lifestyle blog aujpoj.com, devotionals, and clothing line. She is also the cofounder of Beating50Percent, a marriage ministry with the hope of reviving covenant marriages and inspiring young couples to give more than average to their relationship. She grew up downhill ski racing but eventually became a collegiate distance runner. She is mama, barre3 instructor, lover of all things floral, antiques, and the Pacific Northwest.

Jeremy Roloff grew up on a 110-acre farm in Helvetia, Oregon, alongside his twin brother and two younger siblings. Jeremy helps his parents, who are both dwarfs, run Roloff Farm’s pumpkin patch, which brings in thousands of visitors from around the world every weekend in October. Jeremy has a degree in professional photography, and is the co-founder of Beating50Percent, a marriage ministry on mission to revive covenant marriages. He also grew up filming for a reality television show called Little People, Big World, which has been following his family since he was twelve years old. He is a 5 on the enneagram, loves old cars, and will never pass up an evening by the campfire.

Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, 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 offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich.  For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

“My one purpose in life is to help people find a personal relationship with God, which, I believe, comes through knowing Christ.”  — Billy Graham

(NEW YORK, February 27, 2018) Howard Books, an imprint of the Atria Publishing Group, announced today that they will publish Hear My Heart: What I Would Say to You, a posthumous book by Billy Graham on March 6.  Howard acquired the right to publish the book owned by Christianity Today in 2012, with the understanding that it would be published upon Graham’s death. Christianity Today was founded by Graham in 1956 to provide evangelical thought leaders a sense of community, coherence, and direction through thoughtful, Biblical commentary on issues and through careful, caring reporting of the news.

This legacy book compiles many articles written by Billy Graham from 1955 to 2014 and invites you to sit down with Billy and hear in his own unvarnished words the things that moved his heart regarding relevant issues of the day. The Biblical convictions he abided by. The reasons and regrets behind some of his decisions. And the wisdom he gained in his century on this earth.

Among the topics covered:

• What it Means to be “Born Again”
• Why the World Matters so Much
• When Tolerance Becomes Sin
• Confronting Racism
• My Role in the Watergate Crisis
• What I would have done differently

Hear My Heart also presents stirring tributes, collected over many years, about Billy and his legacy from those who knew him best – J.I. Packer, Philip Yancey, John R.W. Stott, Ruth Graham and more. Though their lives may have changed, Billy’s impact remains the same, and their words are beautifully preserved in essays that reflect the power of his ministry. In his afterword Rick Warren writes “Billy Graham is gone.  This mighty man of God is now wrapped in the arms of his beloved redeemer.  Yet this evangelist, counselor to world leaders, and unshakable beacon of integrity and stability has left deep footprints that will remain vivid to the entire world for generations to come.”

ABOUT BILLY GRAHAM: During his lifetime (1918-2018), Billy Graham preached to more people in live audiences (nearly 215 million) than anyone else in history, with millions more reached through his television, video, film, and webcasts. Named by the Gallup organization as one of the “Ten Most Admired Men in the World” a record 50+ times, he has received dozens of honors and has helped launch numerous organizations such as Youth for Christ and Christianity Today. He has also played a significant role in the development of other leading ministries such as World Vision and World Relief. Graham has written more than 30 books that have been translated into dozens of languages, including several New York Times and CBA bestsellers.

Contact: Paul Olsewski, VP, Director of Publicity
212-698-7089  paul.olsewski@simonandschuster.com

Zondervan Academic providing dozens of academic resources, including online courses, to support efficient and accurate Bible translation work around the world

Grand Rapids, Mich., March 8, 2018 — Zondervan Academic is pleased to announce their support of SIL International®, a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide. Zondervan Academic is providing to SIL some of the world’s top biblical resources to support efficient and accurate Bible translation work around the world.

SIL has developed Translator’s Workplace, a product built on the Logos Bible Software platform, so that those in a Bible translation role who are part of a private, managed group can access resources to aid their translation efforts. Translator’s Workplace acts like a library with unlimited loaning and loan periods. Zondervan Academic, which already distributes many of its titles digitally through Logos, has granted permission to Logos to provide a large library of its scholarly digital content without charge to users of SIL’sTranslator’s Workplace.

Zondervan Academic and BibleMesh also are making available at a significant discount many Zondervan Academic Online Courses to SIL and the community of Bible translators and consultants it serves. The courses include Old Testament and New Testament Surveys and Basics of Biblical Greek, Hebrew, Ugaritic, Aramaic, and Syriac. Zondervan Academic Online Courses are adapted from award-winning Zondervan Academic textbooks, feature professionally filmed video lectures, and can be used by professors in the classroom, or by individual learners.

“One of our current initiatives is to foster greater understanding of biblical languages among translators and consultants,” says Paul O’Rear, SIL associate international translation coordinator. “We are grateful to Zondervan for their ministry-minded heart and support of Bible translation. Their books and online courses will be of tremendous value to translation consultants and consultants-in-training worldwide.”

“Our aim as a publisher is to support the academy and the church, and I am so pleased that we are able to bring these aims together in providing these resources to the worldwide church through the services of SIL International,” says Stan Gundry, SVP and publisher, Zondervan.

Zondervan Academic titles provided to SIL include:

• Africa Bible Commentary
• Expositor’s Bible Commentary
• Halley’s Bible Handbook
• NIV Zondervan Study Bible
• South Asia Bible Commentary
• Word Biblical Commentary Series
• Zondervan Atlas of the Bible
• Zondervan Biblical Languages Collection
• Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible
• Zondervan Exegetical Commentary
• Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary
• Zondervan Reference Collection

To learn more about SIL International and to support their translation efforts, visit www.sil.org/translation.

About SIL International®: SIL is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide through research, translation, training and materials development. SIL works alongside ethnolinguistic communities and partners in nearly 100 countries to harness the power of language to address challenges communities face—social, cultural, political, economic and spiritual. SIL staff serve as researchers, trainers, literacy consultants and translation advisors; more than 1000 SIL staff hold advanced degrees. SIL has been an official NGO partner with UNESCO since 1993 and has had special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1997. Learn more at www.sil.org.

About Zondervan Academic: Zondervan Academic, a division of Zondervan and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, has provided scholarly works for teachers and students of the Word since 1931. Zondervan Academic is privileged to partner with the scholarly community in providing Christ-honoring resources in service of the academy and the church worldwide. Together, they produce academic works in various areas of biblical-theological studies that exhibit faithfulness to historic Christian faith, cultural relevance, and excellence. Their biblical and theological books are used in academic institutions, churches, and personal studies worldwide. As a broker of ideas, the Zondervan Academic publishing program seeks to reflect the breadth and diversity—both theological and global—within evangelical scholarship while maintaining their commitment to the heart of orthodox Christianity. To learn more, visit www.ZondervanAcademic.com.

About Zondervan: Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, 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 offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Trinity McFadden, Senior Manager of Publicity
tel: 616-698-3514  web: trinity.mcfadden@harpercollins.com

Nashville, Tenn., March 8, 2018 – Thomas Nelson is pleased to announce the release of the NKJV Deluxe Reader’s Bible. Perfect for both devotional and extended reading, the beautifully designed NKJV Deluxe Reader’s Bible features the exceptionally readable Thomas Nelson NKJV™ Comfort Print® typeface in an elegant single-column format.

Premium, high-contrast paper, classically sewn lay-flat bindings and an innovative approach to chapter and verse markers combine to create a distraction-free reading experience that readers will want to return to again and again.

Features of the NKJV Deluxe Readers’ Bible include:
• The New King James Version, known for its literary beauty and trustworthy accuracy
• Single-column layout, designed for optimal readability
• Beautiful Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface
• Two satin ribbon markers
• Classic slipcase for protection and display

“The NKJV Deluxe Reader’s Bible invites readers to linger with the story of God and his people, to engage in timeless wisdom, and to encounter the voice of God,” says Daniel Marrs, publisher, Thomas Nelson Bible Group. “The beautifully designed, single-column text features line matching and custom fonts, bringing balance to every page and making reading a pleasure. Narrative, poetry, and correspondence come alive without the distractions of verse numbers or footnotes. And the New King James Version, known for its literary excellence, is the perfect Bible translation for anyone who loves to read.”

The NKJV Deluxe Reader’s Bible is available in three beautiful editionsMarch 13, 2018:
• ISBN 9780785216070, Cloth over Board, Blue, 1,952 pages, $34.99
• ISBN 9780785216124, Cloth over Board, Yellow/Gray, 1,952 pages, $34.99
• ISBN 9780785216100, Imitation Leather, Black, 1,952 pages, $49.99

To request a review copy, contact Trinity McFadden at trinity.mcfadden@harpercollins.com or 616-698-3514.
To learn more about the NKJV Deluxe Reader’s Bible, visit www.ThomasNelsonBibles.com/ReadersBible.

The NKJV Deluxe Reader’s Bible is an invitation to get caught up in the story of Scripture, as history, poetry, and prophecy come to life on pages designed for people who love a good book.

About the NKJV™: Commissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, 130 respected Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay Christians worked for seven years to create a completely new, modern translation of Scripture, yet one that would retain the purity and stylistic beauty of the original King James. With unyielding faithfulness to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic texts, the NKJV translation applies the most recent research in archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies.

About Comfort Print®: Read on! Settle in and spend more time in the Bible without eyestrain.  Comfort Print® is an exclusive new family of fonts expertly designed to allow your eyes to relax as they flow smoothly along the lines of text.  Learn more at www.ComfortPrintBibles.com.

About Thomas Nelson: 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: Trinity McFadden, Senior Manager of Publicity
web: trinity.mcfadden@harpercollins.com  tel: 616-698-3514

Acclaimed Writer N.D. Wilson Creates A Family-Friendly Cinematic Event that Explores the Wonders of the Natural World and Celebrates Creation and it’s Creator

Nashville, TN – Best-selling author N.D. Wilson (100 Cupboards, Outlaws of Time, Death by Living) is preparing to release THE RIOT AND THE DANCE , a nature and science documentary showcasing the vast and beautifully intricate planet on which we live.

On March 19, in a one-night, cinematic event, moviegoers will have the chance to dive deep into nature, appreciate the wonders of the animal kingdom and discover the world around us in a bold, new way.  A celebration of creation and the Creator, THE RIOT AND THE DANCE shares how the Greatest Artist in the History of History is showing his greatest work, outside your door, right now, and forevermore. 

N.D. shares, “For as long as I can remember, I’ve imagined making a nature doc. I grew up chasing critters with my Uncle Gordon, and I wanted to capture and share with audiences the same celebratory joy and amazement that I experienced as a kid, and that I still experience today.”

THE RIOT AND THE DANCE is a glorious uproar of creation that follows acclaimed biologist Dr. Gordon Wilson as he traverses our planet, sharing nature’s masterpieces everywhere from the jungle, to the desert, to his own backyard. Through inspiring narration and a powerful visual experience, audiences of any age will develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for the Creator’s workmanship and personality.

Dr. Wilson received a sticky-note early in his career that stated that he could not have a career in biology if he continued to believe in a Creator.  This propelled the scientist to dig even deeper into his studies. Dr. Wilson holds that if we want to learn about God, we need to not only study His scriptures, we need to study his creation as well.

“For the past three years, we have been capturing on film just a fraction of the many wonders in the world around us,” he continues. “What better way for us to celebrate and get to know the Creator of the Universe than to study and share His incredible creation. We hope that viewers are inspired to take a deeper look at the riot and the dance in the desert, in the jungle and in their own backyards.”

N.D. Wilson is best known for his books in the Young Adult fiction space, including the series 100 Cupboards, Outlaws of Time and Ashtown Burials, but won top honors in the Christianity Today Book Awards 2014 for his non-fiction project Death by Living.  Behind the camera, N.D. has found an audience through “Remaking the Shroud” for National Geographic Channel and his feature film debut THE RIVER THIEF.

Distributed through Fathom Events, fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event on March 19 in more than 800 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). Audiences will also experience a conversation immediately after the film, featuring special appearances from Dr. Ken Ham, Eric Metaxas, Propaganda and other noted guests.  “The Riot and the Dance” will be shown in each market at 7:00pm local time, and tickets available for purchase online at www.FathomEvents.com or directly from participating theater box offices.

For a complete list of theater locations, and for more information, please visit “The Riot and the Dance” website.

About N.D. Wilson
N.D. Wilson is the husband of one, the father of five, and the best-selling author of eleven novels, with one more forthcoming. His non-fiction book Death by Living won top honors in Christianity today’s 2014 Book Awards in the spirituality category. He and his work have been featured everywhere from the Atlantic and NRB to the Today Show and National Geographic. He received his B.A. from new Saint Andrews College in 1999 and an M.A. from St. John’s in Annapolis, MD.  Also an independent filmmaker and screenwriter, he most recently wrote and directed the YA drama, The River Thief, which released in 2016, and the groundbreaking nature documentary, The Riot and the Dance, with Part 1: Earth, releasing on March 19.

About Gorilla Poet Productions
For the past decade, Idaho-based Gorilla Poet Productions has been focused on crafting cinematic offerings that inspire, entertain, and educate.  Since their first documentary, “Collision,” in 2008, Gorilla Poet has been involved in everything from commercial production to experimental shorts.  In 2016, their first feature film, “The River Thief,” was released by Freestyle. They are currently in production on two documentaries, an animated TV series for Netflix, and are in development on their next feature film with Lionsgate.  For more information, visit www.GorillaPoet.net

About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with participating theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas^®, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top stage productions including Newsies! The Broadway Musical and George Takei’s Allegiance, major sporting events such as Mayweather vs. McGregor, epic concerts with artists like Grateful Dead and Dixie Chicks, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events such as Steve McQueen: American Icon and In Our Hands, and beloved anime titles like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 897 locations and 1,387 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

For more information: Lori Heiselman
Lori@Collidemg.com  714-553-5181

Spirit-Filled Jesus: Live by His Power Coming October 2018

Orlando, FL – Mark Driscoll, pastor of The Trinity Church of Scottsdale, Arizona; founder of Mark Driscoll Ministries; and author of over fifteen books, has entered into a new publishing partnership with Charisma House. His book Spirit-Filled Jesus will signify Driscoll’s return to the publishing world after his previous book, in 2013.

The October 2018 trade book immerses readers in the Spirit-filled life of Jesus and invites them to live by the same power of the Holy Spirit. Driscoll proposes that not only should we admire the life of Jesus, but we should also aim to experience the same source of life‐giving power that He did through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Spirit-Filled Jesus builds upon more than twenty-five years of teaching the Bible and caring for people as a senior pastor. Pastor Mark has taken Christianity into cultural corners rarely explored by Evangelicals. He has gone head-to-head with Piers Morgan on CNN and Barbara Walters on The View, debated the existence of evil with Deepak Chopra on ABC’s Nightline, and explained biblical sexuality on Loveline with Dr. Drew.

“In our early conversations with Pastor Mark about the concept for this book, it became clear that this was a perfect fit for Charisma House. We are growing as a publishing house, and Pastor Mark continues to grow as a well-respected Bible teacher. We are so glad to be releasing this book with him,” said Jason McMullen, Charisma House’s executive director of acquisitions and ministry services.

About Charisma House
Charisma House empowers people through Spirit-inspired resources. It is the leading publisher of diversified Christian resources motivating people to fulfill God’s purpose. For more than twenty years Charisma House has published books, including fourteen New York Times best sellers, that challenge, encourage, teach, and equip Christians.

Contact:  Nicole Ponder, 407-333-0600 x3406, nicole.ponder@charismamedia.com,
or Rachel Sammons, 407-333-0600 x3403, rachel.sammons@charismamedia.com

New Hope® Publishers is pleased to announce the relaunch of its fiction line with multiple award-winning author Eva Marie Everson. The bestselling author of more than thirty-five books, Everson’s first novella with New Hope will release in September 2018. The Ornament Keeper uses memory-filled ornaments to demonstrate the power of forgiveness to heal a family.

Eva Marie Everson is a CBA best-selling, multiple award-winning author and speaker, including a Christy finalist, a Silver Medallion, a Carol, several Maggie and Golden Scroll awards, and an Inspirational Retailers Choice Award. She is one of the original five Word Weavers members and now serves as president of Word Weavers International and the director of Florida Christian Writers Conference. She is both a student and a graduate of Andersonville Theological Seminary.

Associate publisher Ramona Richards explains, “I have worked with Eva Marie for more than twenty years, and I’m thrilled to call her my friend. Her fiction dives to the heart of the Christian faith and experience and makes me weep and shout for joy, often at the same time. I’m honored that New Hope can reenter the Christian fiction marketplace with The Ornament Keeper.”

A publishing imprint of Iron Stream Media, New Hope’s books have received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. In 2009 and 2015, New Hope was chosen as publisher of the year by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA). Representing more than seventy authors and more than two hundred individual works, New Hope is a member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) and is located in Birmingham, Alabama.