JUNE 27, 2025 — Luke Lefevre, named by Outreach Magazine as one of the top 20 Christian leaders today, brings his passion to see revival in the church to WaterBrook in a two-book deal starting with Dethrone Fear: Finding the Courage to Not Waste Your Life.

As the Director of Ministry Engagement & Gen Z at Gather25 and a regular speaker at some of the largest and most influential churches and conferences in the world, LeFevre sheds light on the spiritual warfare raging around us, particularly the lies about the cost of boldly living out our faith and sharing the gospel. Rather than a rally cry to “be brave” or “try harder,” this book offers practical tools to understand the root of our fear, how to overcome it, and practical steps to fulfill the calling we were created for. As revival continues to sweep across America, this book promises to be a handbook of clarity and courage in what many are calling the next Great Awakening.

Book One is scheduled for publication in Spring 2027. World rights were acquired at auction by Will Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook, from Karen Yates and Curtis Yates at Yates & Yates.

For rights and inquiries, please contact Denise Cronin: decronin@penguinrandomhouse.com

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

 

London, UK and Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY – Supadu, a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, has partnered with Bookwire to deliver streamlined, customisable website solutions for publishers, enhancing their digital presence and expanding their reach.

“Supadu is delighted that we can help expand Bookwire publishers’ D2C capabilities not just in Europe but Worldwide.” – Sarah Arbuthnot, CCO, Supadu.

This partnership provides Bookwire publishers with a templated ‘Supadu for Shopify’ website and ecommerce solution, dynamically fed with live product information and fully integrated into Bookwire’s metadata management systems. By providing an affordable, user-friendly solution that is quick to deploy, accessible, secure, with the ability to sell all book formats from one cart, Bookwire publishers can now grow their direct-to-consumer sales and wider digital presence.

“At Bookwire, our goal is to provide publishers with the best possible solutions for their digital business along the entire value chain.” said Christian Lindemann, COO at Bookwire. “This includes integrating with eCommerce solutions provided by leading players in the publishing D2C solution space. We are excited to welcome Supadu to our partner network.”

About Supadu
Supadu is a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, offering a range of services including website design, eCommerce solutions, and marketing tools. Supadu is committed to empowering publishers with innovative technologies that enhance their digital presence and drive business growth.

About Bookwire & “Bookwire OS – One Solution”
Bookwire was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of eBooks and digital content. It has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 170 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Italy and the USA, who take care of more than 3,000 publishers in the fields of eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts and Print-on-Demand. The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution” delivers, analyzes, and markets around 1,300,000 eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who look after the clients from end to end. Bookwire is led by the founders Jens Klingelhöfer (CEO) and John Ruhrmann (Co-CEO), as well as by Christian Lindemann (COO), and has branches in Barcelona, London, Milano, São Paulo, New York and Paris, in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and the “Digital Hub” in Dortmund.

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
Jan Stausberg, Corporate PR Manager, Bookwire, jan.stausberg@bookwire.de

Newburyport, MA (June 23, 2025)—NetGalley, LLC—the recognized industry-standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing, and part of the Firebrand Group collection of companies owned by Media Do International (MD-i)—today announced the launch of Booktrovert.com, a standalone consumer marketing and advertising platform and destination website for readers. Powered by NetGalley, Booktrovert spurs book discovery through digital giveaways, special promotions, and engaging bookish activities, while providing publishers and authors with a powerful tool to reach a wider audience.

For readers, Booktrovert.com offers ebook giveaways, reader perks (pre-orders, special deals, and more), fun games and activities, exclusive merch, and unique curation tools to organize book lists—all on a sleek, accessible, mobile-friendly website.

Booktrovert addresses the industry’s growing need for a modern consumer marketing platform with flexible options for secure ebook giveaways. Publishers, authors, and marketing agencies can easily set up ebook giveaways and advertising campaigns using a simple self-service interface built within the NetGalley.com platform. Campaigns can feature single or multiple books, offering options for giveaways, pre-orders, and direct purchase links. Booktrovert campaigns can be public or private, allowing for exclusive engagement with targeted audiences, such as event attendees, book clubs, launch teams, and more.

“Booktrovert is our answer to the book industry’s demand for robust consumer marketing tools,” said NetGalley President Lindsey Lochner. “By leveraging NetGalley’s established technology, plus our decades of experience in community building and reader engagement metrics, Booktrovert offers publishers and authors a direct way to connect with a significantly wider audience and build excitement around their books. Best of all, NetGalley remains the trusted back-end system for managing marketing and publicity efforts to both the professional community who use NetGalley, and consumers via Booktrovert.”

Key features of Booktrovert for publishers & authors:

• Self-Service Interface: Schedule and purchase campaigns all via a simple interface within NetGalley.com.
• Digital Giveaways: Create giveaway landing pages featuring up to ten books at once.
• Special Promotions: Launch targeted campaigns to generate buzz and sales across a book’s lifecycle.
• Flexible Campaigns: Easily offer campaigns of all sizes—from exclusive private campaigns to large-scale outreach with urgency and excitement.
• Pre-Order & Buy Links: Direct readers to purchase books and drive sales to preferred retailers.
• Secure Ebook Distribution: Deliver instant digital fulfillment for giveaways via Kobo, Kindle, and a proprietary Web Reader.
• In-Depth Reporting & Analytics: Receive campaign traffic stats, clicks on CTA, plus optional bonus charts, aggregated demographic data, and more.

Any NetGalley client—whether a subscription or pay-per-title client—looking to reach U.S. readers can purchase Booktrovert campaigns within their NetGalley account.

For more information about Booktrovert, visit Booktrovert.com or contact booktrovert@netgalley.com.

About NetGalley, LLC
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Hundreds of thousands of members rely on NetGalley’s secure, sustainable, and easy-to-use platform to discover books, share reviews, and champion literacy. Booktrovert, created and powered by the team at NetGalley, supports publishers’ consumer marketing efforts by spurring book discovery through digital giveaways, advertising, and special promotions, while engaging readers with bookish activities on a sleek, standalone website. The NetGalley team coordinates closely with publishers on targeted promotions and campaigns, providing training, strategy, and consultation for marketing and publicity efforts to both the professional community who use NetGalley, and consumers via Booktrovert. NetGalley is a strategic part of the Firebrand Group collection of companies owned by Media Do International (MD-i) which together provide leading software and services to help publishers succeed. To learn more, visit www.netgalley.com.

About Media Do International (MD-i)
Media Do International (MD-i) owns the Firebrand Group, a collection of companies including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, LLC, and Supadu Ltd. that provide leading software and services to help publishers succeed. MD-i is itself the US-based subsidiary of Japan’s Media Do Co. Ltd, one of the largest ebook distribution companies in the world retaining the largest share of Japan’s ebook market. Media Do Co. Ltd.’s mission is to make more content available for more people. To learn more, visit mediado.jp/english.

Carol Stream, IL (June 23, 2025) — Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce a new global sales and distribution partnership with Casa Creación, a leading Spanish-language Christian publisher based in Miami, Florida. This agreement marks a significant expansion of Tyndale’s Spanish-language offerings, with over 350 nonfiction Christian titles now becoming available exclusively through Tyndale’s distribution channels. The mix of Casa Creación products includes books, Bibles, and select children’s storybooks.

Beginning July 1, 2025, trade partners will be able to order Casa Creación titles through Tyndale House customer service at 855-277-9400, and orders can be placed through our sales representatives. Order fulfillment will be handled by Tyndale House Publishers’ warehouse.

“We are pleased to partner with Casa Creación to help them fulfill their mission and reach. Their catalog represents a large variety of authors and products, including many original titles in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking public throughout the world,” said Peter Cerra, Senior Director of International Publishing and Sales. “This is an exciting moment for Tyndale as we continue to expand our growing Spanish title list.”

This is a new partnership between the two organizations. Casa Creación will continue to manage marketing, editorial, acquisition, and printing, while Tyndale will lend its sales and distribution expertise to expand the reach of these titles globally. Cerra initiated the partnership and is excited to manage the relationship as we move forward together.

“This agreement with Tyndale represents much more than a change in distribution; it is a new beginning that honors our legacy and projects us strongly into the future. It is a privilege to partner with a publisher that shares not only our mission and vision, but also our commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God. This strategic alliance reinforces our purpose of impacting lives for the glory of God through Christian literature,” stated Sergio Daldi, president and owner of Casa Creación.

Tyndale’s teams have been building for this type of expansion, and Tyndale is in the final stages of preparing systems and inventory to ensure a smooth launch in July.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice 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 people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Founded in Miami in 2001, Grupo Nivel Uno integrates three publishing houses, Casa Creación, Nivel Uno, and Vida Cristiana. Its mission is to contribute to the spiritual growth of people by providing Bibles, books, and resources that edify, restore, and transform lives to fulfill God’s eternal purpose.

Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

Novel Climbs to #47 on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist

Carol Stream, IL (June 23, 2025) – Silent Horizons, the first book in a new high-stake thriller series from former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux along with Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot Jack Stewart, has garnered the #1 spot on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) fiction bestsellers chart and is making a steady climb on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist at #47.

Silent Horizons (Tyndale, May 2025) gives readers a pulse-pounding glimpse into the clandestine side of special operations. The novel, centered on the fictional character of Foster Quinn, is filled with action, international intrigue, and interwoven with themes of military, brotherhood, bravery, and loyalty.

“It is a great encouragement to see SILENT HORIZONS gain readership in the Christian fiction space. Our hope has always been to attract a new audience of male readers who are looking for great fiction with a Christian worldview,” said Karen Watson, publisher. “Tyndale is pleased with this series launch that recognizes the sacrifices and challenges for men and women in our military and first responder communities. They deserve to be seen and represented in our storytelling. Congratulations, Chad and Jack, on this successful launch!”

Robichaux has authored several notable works, including the bestseller Saving Aziz—currently being adapted into a motion picture—and A Mission Without Borders. With eight deployments to Afghanistan, Robichaux has become a go-to resource and regularly contributes to a wide range of national media outlets including Fox News, along with hosting his own podcast, The Resilient Show. After nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic before overcoming his personal battles with PTSD, Chad founded Mighty Oaks, a leading nonprofit serving the military and first responder communities with highly successful faith-based resiliency and recovery programs.

Stewart, who served twenty-three years as an FA-18C Hornet fighter pilot and flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers over Iraq and Afghanistan, is recognized as an expert in close air support. A former law enforcement officer, he is now a captain with a major US airline and has appeared on international cable news as a military and commerical aviation expert. He has four prior novels in the acclaimed Battle Born series to his credit.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, senior director of public relations and author relations, at andreamartin@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice 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 people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

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

Contact: Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

June 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to announce that Birth of the Chosen One won first place in the Children’s Religious category of American Book Fest’s American Fiction Awards. IVP Kids titles Penny Preaches and Not Finished Yet were finalists in the same category.

Winners and finalists for the American Fiction Awards were announced in over seventy genre-specific categories for titles published between 2020 and 2025. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, said, “American Book Fest is proud to announce the final results of our 8th Annual Fiction Award Program! Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists for their much- deserved recognition!”

In addition to the American Fiction Award, Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story, received the 2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal and the 2024 Moonbeam Award. It was also honored as the Children’s Book Council (CBC) Teacher Favorites, CBC Librarian Favorites, and the Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite.

Written by Terry M. Wildman and illustrated by Hannah Noel Buchanan and Holly Buchanan, Birth of the Chosen One is adapted from the Gospel of Luke in IVP’s First Nations Version, an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. This fully illustrated picture book celebrates the sacred event of Christ’s birth with the vibrant voice of Indigenous oral storytelling.

“This artful retelling captures the wonder of the birth that changed human history,” said L. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary. “We commonly read the nativity story with mental pictures shaped by Western culture and traditions. What a joy, then, to read the story afresh through First Nations eyes! Through the gentle cadence of Terry Wildman’s storytelling and the soft pastels of Hannah and Holly Buchanan’s illustrations, we discover new and beautiful treasures in the story of the Chosen One’s birth.”

Penny Preaches: God Gives Good Gifts to Everyone!, one of the American Fiction finalists, tells the story of a young girl who wants to be a preacher. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn’t turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.

With illustrations by Jennifer Davison and written by Amy and Rob Dixon, Penny’s story celebrates the gifts God has given to all his children. The Dixons said, “Our hope for every child is that they would be able to discern, embrace, and cultivate whatever gifts God has given them, even if those gifts push the boundaries of how the church has historically understood gifting for women and men.”

Penny Preaches also won a 2025 Independent Press Award and a 2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal.

Also a recipient of a 2025 Independent Press Award, Not Finished Yet: Trusting God with All My Feelings, written by Sharon Garlough Brown and illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans, offers an opportunity for caregivers to talk about their faith together with children and teaches them that God welcomes honest, heartfelt prayers.

Wren’s journey begins in Gran’s art studio—a place filled with love, creativity, and encouragement. Through painting, Wren learns to express her feelings and discover God’s presence in every part of life. Together, Wren and Gran share a practice they call “painting prayers,” guiding young readers to see art as a way to explore their emotions and communicate with God.

“This book is for children, yes, but it’s also for the child in all of us,” said Sarah Arthur, author of Once a Queen and A Light So Lovely. “When our emotions get too big for our bodies, we can trust Sharon Garlough Brown. She’s the wise voice of Wren’s grandmother, gently reminding us that we’re a work in progress. Nothing—not even our biggest, scariest feelings—can separate us from the love of God.”

In keeping with IVP’s historic mission, IVP Kids offers resources that reflect and celebrate diverse voices, equipping and encouraging children to follow Jesus in every area of their lives.

IVP Editor Elissa Schauer said, “Our hope is that children and families would enjoy reading together, and that the content of these books would spark meaningful conversations for years to come.”

For a complete list of IVP Kids award winners visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

Teach Children the Safety Skills Needed for Living in an Unsafe World

New curriculum for Christian schools and homeschool families help children develop wisdom and discernment for potentially dangerous situations

Sadly, we live in a world where child abuse can happen in any community, even a faith-based one. That’s why it is vitally important to teach children the safety skills that will help protect themselves from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cyber-crimes, predatory behavior, abuse, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. A new curriculum designed for Christian schools teaches children how to confidently assess and respond to potentially unsafe situations and people.
 
The Safeguards School Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills is a six-unit curriculum ​that teaches elementary grades abuse awareness and prevention from a biblical worldview, based on the principles in the book Safeguards, by family counselor Julie Lowe. Written by Lowe, and educators Lynne Little, and Angela Ruiz (all with extensive experience in counseling, education, and curriculum formation), the curriculum emphasizes scriptural truth as the foundation for developing the wisdom and discernment needed by children to be safe.​It is the first school-based curriculum that combines child safety training with a biblical worldview, offering an understanding of both the dangers children face and God’s power to overcome.

“While many abuse prevention programs exist, most are rooted in secular, humanistic ideologies that often conflict with biblical values on topics such as identity, sexuality, and authority. This curriculum was developed to address the need for biblically grounded abuse prevention training that empowers children without compromising theological integrity or sacrificing childhood innocence,” Little explains. “In today’s world, Christian schools face a moral and spiritual responsibility to protect the children in their care. Abuse prevention is not just a legal requirement—it is a gospel-driven calling.”
 
The​ school curriculum is divided into two age levels (K–grade 2 and grades 3–5) and employs stories, puppets, role plays, crafts, and a variety of hands-on activities to teach about wisdom and discernment. Topics addressed include learning to say no, respect and privacy, being lost, and bullying. Each lesson includes a take-home paper to educate and equip parents to continue the conversations started at school.

“This curriculum should be used in Christian schools to support the family in their task to raise God-fearing, wise, discerning young people,” Lowe shares. “The first line of defense is the home, and the second is the Christian community we place our young people in. The more we can equip both parents and kids to know God and His ways, the more discerning and safer they will be.”

In addition to the school version of the curriculum, Safeguards Homeschool Curriculum​ is available for homeschooling families. This edition is designed for ages 7 through 11 (grades 2 through 5) and includes three units from the Safeguards School Curriculum—Discernment (Unit 1), Evaluation and Wisdom (Unit 2), and the Courage to Say No (Unit 3).

Developed in partnership with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) which provides awareness, accreditation, and resources to Christian organizations who are serving children, the Safeguards curriculum helps to protect children and equip them to live wisely and securely in God’s world. Every lesson is built on Scripture, helping children develop godly wisdom and reminding them of the presence and power of God in every circumstance.

The Safeguards School Curriculum and Safeguards Homeschool Curriculum are available in downloadable and USB formats at newgrowthpress.com.
 
Safeguards School Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills
Safeguards Homeschool Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills
By Lynne Little, Julie Lowe, and Angela Ruiz
Digital Download School 978-1-64507-519-6 / Retail Price: $599.00
Digital Download Homeschool  978-1-64507-590-5 / Retail Price: $149.99
RELIGION / Christian Education / Children & Youth

Lynne Little, EdD, is the founder of Compass Education LLC, a consultancy resulting from a career in Christian education that spans more than twenty-five years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, a school administrator, and a K–12 academic dean covering curriculum, credentialing, testing, and accreditation. Little contracts with schools across the United States and internationally for consulting and project management, particularly in curriculum development, professional development workshops, and accreditation processes.

Julie Lowe, MA, LPC, RPT-S, is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience. She is also a registered play therapist supervisor and has developed a play therapy office to better serve families, teens, and children. Lowe is author of the books Child Proof, Safeguards, Building Bridges, and A Student’s Guide to Body Image, as well as the minibooks Helping Your Anxious Child, Teens and Suicide, Helping Your Child With a Bully, and Safety for Kids. Julie and her husband, Greg, have five children and serve as foster and adoptive parents.

Angela Ruiz, PhD, leads the academic operations at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, IN, with responsibility for students, educators and principals. Ruiz is a certified academic leader with over twenty years of experience in the K–12 schools. Her education experience includes Academic Director, Director of Curriculum, building level administrator, Title One director, classroom teacher, school improvement leader, science specialist and a high abilities coach. Cited by the Department of Education as an influential educator to watch, Ruiz empowers educators with the skills needed to drive success in the classroom with mastery teaching and assessment that drives instruction.

The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is a national association of Christian ministries dedicated to child and youth protection. ECAP does this primarily through established Child Safety Standards, which are the basis for an independent validation process that results in accreditation. The mission of ECAP is to help ministries create safe places free from abuse where kids can hear the gospel and grow in discipleship.

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com

Ada, Mich. (June 10, 2025)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the launch of their newest imprint, Haven™, set to debut in Spring 2026. Created to meet the increasing demand for clean & wholesome fiction in the general market, Haven will provide readers with stories that offer warmth, connection, and a welcome escape. While there will be no faith element in these titles, all Haven publications will reflect the same trusted values and content standards readers have come to expect from Bethany House and Revell. With Haven, Baker Publishing Group’s goal is to broaden their reach to readers who value uplifting, feel-good fiction across multiple genres.

Haven’s inaugural release will be Even After This (February 2026; ISBN 9780800746940; Ebook ISBN 9781493451418; $18.99) by Deborah Clack, the first book in the Shelter & Sky series. This poignant contemporary romance weaves together the lives of a celebrity and a widow, both seeking fresh starts but unable to move forward until they confront their pasts. The novel explores themes of second chances, healing, and discovering love when least expected.

Deborah Clack is a trade debut novelist, native Texan, and former high school teacher with a master’s degree in education. She believes in the transformative power of fiction and dedicates her time to crafting stories filled with endearing characters and hard-fought romance. Readers can learn more at DeborahClack.com.

Following in April, Haven will release Chelsea Bobulski’s historical romance novel, A Deal with a Debutante (April 2026; ISBN 9780764245251; $18.99), the first installment in the London’s Most Eligible series. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian-era England, this captivating enemies-to-lovers story combines period authenticity with witty dialogue and charming romance.

Chelsea Bobulski is the acclaimed author of two YA contemporary fantasy novels and the four-book All I Want for Christmas series. With a degree in history from Ohio State University, Chelsea expertly weaves historical details into her engaging narratives. Discover more of her work at ChelseaBobulski.com.

In addition to Clack and Bobulski, Haven has signed Jennie Goutet (A Love Once Lost, historical romance, June 2026), Andra Loy (The Roman Holiday Rule, contemporary romance, August 2026), and Roxanne LoMarc (Love and Other Two-Player Games, contemporary romance, December 2026). Haven is set to release six titles in both 2026 and 2027, laying a strong foundation for this exciting new venture in publishing.

President and CEO of Baker Publishing Group, Jesse Myers, stated, “The launch of Haven represents an exciting new chapter in Baker’s publishing journey. We are fully committed to serving Christian readers as we always have, but we have recognized a significant opportunity to reach readers who are searching for uplifting, wholesome fiction without faith content. Haven will fill this growing market need while maintaining the high-quality storytelling and positive values that have characterized our fiction for decades.”

With an emphasis on clean & wholesome fiction, Haven provides readers with stories they can come home to—books that offer warmth, connection, and a welcoming escape from everyday life. Sign up for the newsletter at HavenFiction.com and follow Haven on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @HavenFiction.

Contact:  Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

Leslie Calhoun, associate editor of Ink & Willow, signed world rights for comedian and social media influencer Anthony Russo’s The Bible Is Funny Devotional (Ink & Willow) from Cynthia Ruchti of Books & Such Literary.

Slated for publication in October 2026, the devotional invites readers into reading the Bible with a fresh perspective by sharing sixty devotions that highlight the humor and humanity of biblical figures.

Russo, an ordained minister who served on church staff for nearly two decades, is the creator of the bestselling Bible Is Funny Card Game and The Bible Is Funny Instagram, and is one half of the duo Isaac Improv, which offers clean comedy content.

In advance of the new devotional, the new Bible is Funny Card Game, Volume 2 will release on July 15, 2025.

Ink & Willow is an imprint of PRH Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

Rights queries:  Denise Cronin, decronin@prh.com