Forty-year publishing veteran Paul Santhouse retiring from his role as vice president

(Chicago, Ill.—Jun 24, 2024) Moody Bible Institute announced today that Paul Santhouse, a 40-year veteran in the publishing industry, will be retiring from his role as vice president of publishing at Moody Publishers. His retirement is effective June 30, 2024.

“Under Paul’s leadership, Moody Publishers has grown and expanded their reach and impact, as well as acquired significant resources from authors such as Dr. Gary Chapman, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, and many others,” said Mark Wagner, chief operating officer for Moody Bible Institute. “Millions of readers around the world have been blessed by Christ-centered, biblically based resources because of Paul’s leadership and our incredible team at Moody Publishers. While we will deeply miss Paul’s thoughtful and humble approach to leadership, I am excited for him and his wife, Rebecca, as they step into this next season to spend precious time with their kids and grandchildren and serve the Lord in a new capacity.”

“What a privilege it has been to serve in this crucial work for more than 20 years,” Santhouse stressed. “Publishing is a team effort requiring dozens of teammates. I am eager to cheer them on as they continue to carry the ministry into the future and am praying God uses their work to glorify His Name and extend His influence far beyond what any of us can imagine.” He added, “Moody Publishers’ resources transcend the boundaries of geography and time, and the seeds we sow through them will still be bearing fruit throughout the world when Jesus Christ returns.”

With Santhouse’s retirement, Moody also announced today the promotion of Randall Payleitner to serve as the next vice president of publishing, effective July 1, 2024.

Payleitner currently serves as publisher. He has also held roles in the Acquisitions, Editorial, Copywriting, and Marketing departments at Moody Publishers. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005) and Moody Theological Seminary (2009), he also enjoys teaching on publishing and writing at various conferences and in classroom settings. He has also served on several committees with the ECPA.

“As a graduate of Moody, Randall is deeply passionate about, and committed to Moody’s overall mission of helping equip men and women for their calling,” added Wagner. “With his deep knowledge of the publishing industry, and his strategic mindset to grow the impact of Moody through our publishing ministry, Randall is the perfect choice for this next season of Moody Publishers. With Randall at the helm serving alongside our stellar publishing team, I’m excited for what God will do.”

During his time, he has had strategic leadership roles in the continued development of the 5 Love Languages family of resources, The Moody Bible Commentary, the A.W. Tozer line of products and many other projects.

“Paul’s vision, care, expertise and love for the Lord, along with his appreciation for books has been such an encouragement to me. His legacy will be felt for generations,” Payleitner reflected. “Looking to the years ahead, there will always be constant changes within the publishing environment, which means there are wonderful opportunities for us to partner together here at Moody to bring hope to the hurting, equip leadership and tell great stories. My prayer is that the Lord would continue using Moody to resource the Church’s mission of making disciples all over the world.”

For more information about Moody Publishers, please visit www.moodypublishers.com.

About Moody Publishers:
Moody Publishers is a nonprofit Christian publishing house founded by D.L. Moody in 1894 to make affordable Christian books available to everyone. Originally known as the Bible Institute Colportage Association, Moody Publishers has grown to include more than 300 million books being distributed in 71 languages and more than 130 countries, spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth, as well as award-winning fiction. Moody Publishers is home to renowned authors such as Gary Chapman, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Tony Evans, Erwin Lutzer, J. Oswald Sanders, Juli Slattery, and A.W. Tozer. For more information Moody Publishers, please visit www.moodypublishers.com.

Contact:  Janis Backing at janis.backing@moody.edu

Nashville, TN – June 25, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Sara Merritt to Vice President of Marketing for Zonderkidz and Blink YA, effective immediately.

Sara Merritt has been an integral part of the Zonderkidz team and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for over 15 years. Throughout her tenure, she has excelled in various marketing roles, contributing significantly to the growth and success of our beloved titles and authors. Notably, Sara has led the growth of The Jesus Storybook Bible brand and spearheaded successful campaigns for many of our top new releases, including those by New York Times bestselling authors Ainsley Earhardt and Linsey Davis.

Megan Dobson, Vice President and Publisher at Zonderkidz and Blink YA, shared her excitement about Sara’s promotion, stating, “Sara is an incredible leader who creates innovative book campaigns and executes well on plans while also showing deep dedication and care for her authors and their books. She is a joy to work with and beloved by her team and colleagues. I look forward to seeing how Sara further inspires and leads the Zonderkidz marketing team into the future.”

Sara’s deep understanding of marketing and publicity, along with her strategic thinking, strong communication and leadership skills, and dedication to our mission of inspiring children and families, make her the perfect fit for this role. In her new position, Sara will continue to foster the growth of our brands and authors, ensuring that Zonderkidz and Blink YA remain leaders in the Christian children’s and young adult publishing markets.

Zonderkidz, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is dedicated to inspiring young lives through imaginative, innovative, and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview. Blink YA, a young adult imprint of HarperCollins Focus, aims to equip and inspire young adults through captivating stories that blend imagination with uplifting messages.

For more information, please contact Ruthie Spaans at Ruthie.Spaans@HarperCollins.com.

About Zonderkidz
Zonderkidz, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is a leading Christian children’s publisher with a long history of beautifully told and illustrated stories. Zonderkidz inspires young lives through imaginative, innovative, and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview and build up God’s children and teens. For more information visit www.Zonderkidz.com.

About Blink YA
Blink is a young adult fiction and nonfiction imprint of HarperCollins Focus. Blink inspires and equips YA readers to lead lives of significance, integrity, and purpose through true stories and fiction that blend imaginative and exciting storytelling and are always uplifting and captivating. For more information visit www.BlinkYABooks.com

Ada, Mich. (June 26, 2024)—On June 18, American Book Fest announced the winners of the 2024 International Book Awards (IBAs). Revell authors Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee received the IBA in the Historical Fiction category for their WWII cowrite, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific.

“We are so incredibly honored to shine a light on the allied troops who served in the Philippines during World War II,” said Brotherton and Lee in a joint statement. “It took twelve years of combined research and writing to bring this story to life. We’re grateful that our book, The Long March Home, has resonated with readers on such a significant level. Thank you, International Book Awards.”

Inspired by true events, Brotherton and Lee’s novel takes readers into the Pacific theater for a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope. Three young men from Alabama, once boyhood friends and now fellow soldiers, fight to survive the Bataan Death March and return to their families—and the girl they left behind.

Winners and finalists of this year’s contest join a prestigious group of past laureates, including Pope Francis, Amy Tan, Anne Lamott, Julie Andrews, and many others.

“We are thrilled to see this recognition for Marcus and Tosca’s incredible work in The Long March Home,” remarked Andrea Doering, editorial director for Revell. “It’s an honor to publish, and celebrate, their exceptional storytelling.”

American Book Fest celebrates the written word in all genres, fiction and nonfiction. The IBAs were created in 2009 to honor excellence in independent and mainstream publishing. It is one of the world’s largest international book award programs for mainstream, indie, and self-published titles. This year’s winners were selected from thousands of entries from authors and publishers around the world. For a complete list, please visit: http://internationalbookawards.com/2024awardannouncement.html.

Marcus Brotherton is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author or coauthor of more than 25 books that have been called “fascinating,” “brilliantly arranged,” “magical,” and “refreshingly frank.” To learn more, please visit MarcusBrotherton.com.

Tosca Lee is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of 12 novels, including The Line Between, The Progeny, The Legend of Sheba, and Iscariot. Lee’s work has been praised as “deeply human,” “powerful,” and “mind-bending historical fiction.” Learn more at ToscaLee.com.

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

Baker Publishing Group (Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Chosen, Brazos Press, and Baker Academic) is a leading producer of Christian resources that give insight and inspiration to readers worldwide. Our divisions reflect the broadest scope of topics, which includes fiction, self-help, inspiration, professional books, Christian living, and academic titles.

Contact: Anne Van Solkema, (616) 676-9185 x 152, avansolkema@bakerpublishinggroup.com

I’M SO BLESSED DEBUTED AS THE NO. 2 BOOK IN ALL CHRISTIAN BOOKS

NASHVILLE, TN (JUNE 26, 2024) – CAIN’s music has been a mainstay since their debut album in early 2020, and now they add authors to their names with the announcement of the lyrical picture book I’m So Blessed (B&H Publishing).

Based on their hit song, this book is filled with bright and playful illustrations of the three characters Tay-Tay Tangerine, LoLo Lemon, and Maddie Melon as they go through their day singing their favorite truth: “I’m So Blessed.” At the start of the pre-order campaign, the book debuted as the No.1 book in Christian Kids’ books and the No. 2 book in All Christian books in addition to being No. 24 in all Kids’ books and in the Top 100 of all books on Amazon.

“We were so grateful for how much our fans have resonated with our song that we wanted to turn it into something you can hold in your hands and share with the kids in your lives,” shares CAIN on the book’s inspiration. “We first wrote this song back in 2020 when there didn’t seem to be a lot of things to be thankful for. The world was shutting down and seemingly our music career was too. But, even in that tough time, we wanted to proclaim that the truth about God is that He will bless His children in every situation: good and bad.”

Throughout this story, each fruit friend encounters a hard day. In each circumstance, they are reminded that even in frustration and embarrassment, God loves them. It’s not because we have a good day that God’s children are blessed––it’s because He loves His kids every day! This adorable book teaches kids that while it’s okay to be sad when plans are ruined, friends let them down, and embarrassment strikes, God is with His children in every circumstance. If kids have breath in their lungs, they can find joy in God’s blessings and praise Him by singing the fruits’ favorite truth: “I’m so blessed!”

Cain adds, “Our hope is that this book reaches kids everywhere––kids who’ve heard the song and kids who haven’t––with the message that God’s love is good no matter the kind of day they’re having.”

Click here to preorder I’m So Blessed.

Title: I’m So Blessed
Author: CAIN
ISBN: 9781430095835
Format: Book, Hardcover, Printed
B&H Publishing
Suggested Price: $14.99

ABOUT CAIN: CAIN’s music quickly became a mainstay on radio since their debut single, the RIAA Gold® certified “Rise Up (Lazarus),” which was released in early 2020. Raised in Hartselle, Alabama as pastor’s kids and now residing in Nashville, CAIN – Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, and Logan Cain – got their first break opening for Dave Barnes and Andrew Ripp at a show in 2012. Now more than a decade later, they’ve headlined their tour, as well as touring with Chris Tomlin, Zach Williams, Casting Crowns, TobyMac, the K-LOVE Christmas Tour, and performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage. The group also hosted the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards.

They’ve hit No. 1 back-to-back on the radio with their first two singles, “Rise Up (Lazarus)” and “Yes He Can,” both songs from their first full-length album Rise Up. Additionally, their viral single “I’m So Blessed” took over the streaming front, amassing more than 1M streams each week in 2023. Because of its social media popularity, more than 200,000 people have created videos using the music of “I’m So Blessed,” accounting for 300M additional views on social media. To date, they’ve won a K-LOVE Fan Award for Top Breakout Single “Rise Up (Lazarus)” and were nominated for an American Music Award (AMA). CAIN also received multiple nods for the GMA Dove Awards in 2022 for Best New Artist, Pop/Contemporary Album, Best Recorded Music Packaging for Rise Up, and Christmas/Special Event Album for Wonderful.

Their latest project, Jesus Music, was just released in October 2023. On the heels of the album’s release, CAIN debuted their original series “Chasing CAIN” in November exclusively through the TBN app. The limited series shared never-before-seen footage of the group, their rise to where they are today, and how they keep faith and family at the forefront of everything they do. Pouring their joy into their music, CAIN has discovered what it’s like to live their calling while doing their favorite thing – singing about Jesus. CAINTheBand.com

MEDIA CONTACT:  Lori Mahon, Merge PR, lori@mergepr.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 2024—Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, proudly announces the release of a book of never-before-published writings from the late and beloved author Dallas Willard. The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God (9780310367949) is scheduled for release on October 15, 2024.

A respected philosopher and renowned writer, Willard is considered one of the most brilliant Christian thinkers of the past century. Through analysis and application of Jesus’ parables, Willard offers revolutionary insights and practical applications for living with Christ.

“Dallas Willard’s work has consistently challenged Christians to grasp the full breadth of the gospel message, and his insights into Jesus’ parables are no exception,” said Webster Younce, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Books.

“This follow-up to Willard’s classic work, The Divine Conspiracy, provides an illuminating new perspective on Jesus’ most familiar yet often misunderstood teachings. The Scandal of the Kingdom will leave no reader unchanged. Zondervan is proud to publish this landmark book as part of our commitment to sharing thought-provoking Christian literature.”

Drawn from Willard’s unpublished writings and his popular, in-depth teaching series on the parables, The Scandal of the Kingdom will empower readers to embody the radical love, compassion, and justice exemplified in Jesus’ parables. Willard analyzes how these simple stories hold transformative messages for living out the Kingdom of God in our ever-changing world.

“[Jesus’] teaching style provided people the opportunity to take responsibility for opening the door to their heart, seeking the truth and hunting for even more truth,” Willard writes. “Teaching in parables helped him give people a vision of how life in the kingdom of God fit into their everyday, ordinary life.”

The Scandal of the Kingdom demystifies Jesus’ teachings and aligns with Zondervan’s mission to equip the global church with biblical resources that glorify Christ.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Rebecca Schriner at rebecca.schriner@harpercollins.com.

Dallas Willard (1935–2013) was a professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Philosophy from 1965 until his retirement in 2012. His groundbreaking books The Divine Conspiracy, The Great Omission, Knowing Christ Today, The Spirit of the Disciplines, Renovation of the Heart, and Hearing God forever changed the way thousands of Christians experience their faith.

Zondervan is a HarperCollins company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit zondervan.com.

Contact:  Rebecca Schriner, Publicity Manager | Zondervan Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Rebecca.Schriner@HarperCollins.com

Heather Pubols with John Maust at a recent MAI Board meeting

Media Associates International (MAI) announces the appointment of Heather Pubols as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective November 11.

Heather was unanimously and enthusiastically elected by the MAI Board of Directors after an extensive selection process. A skilled global communications consultant and editor, she will succeed John Maust on his retirement after 25 years in the position.

Heather has worked as a nonprofit communications leader for more than two decades, serving in diverse capacities on a global scale. These have included directing domestic and international teams, consulting, photojournalism, editing, strategic planning and training.

She has recently been involved in launching Christian Daily International, and since October 2021 she has served as the editorial director of Evangelical Missions Quarterly, an award-winning professional journal for North American missionaries.

Her work has taken her to more than 50 countries and includes time living abroad in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and the UK.

“For many years Heather has been committed to giving a voice to Christians around the world,” said Dan Elliott of the MAI Board’s CEO Search Committee. “She is a unique and gifted leader. God brought MAI to Heather’s attention at just the right time, and He has given her a commitment and passion for this work.”

Heather becomes only the third CEO in MAI’s almost 40-year history, after founding President Robert Reekie and John Maust.

As CEO of MAI, she looks forward to expanding the global conversation of believers through the equipping of Christian publishing staff and writers in the Majority World.

“One of my key callings is building bridges that amplify voices of the marginalized,” she said. “I am honored to continue the excellent work that John and Bob have done to further MAI’s important mission.”

MAI’s leadership mantel will be passed at the LittWorld 2024 conference in Puebla, Mexico, November 3-8, when John Maust steps down and Heather is publicly introduced as the new CEO.

“Heather brings extensive global experience and a wealth of knowledge to nonprofit communications and journalism,” said Anna Piro, who recently succeeded Dan Elliott as MAI Board Chair. “The MAI Board of Directors eagerly anticipates seeing how the Lord guides Heather in her new role. Please keep Heather in your prayers as we move forward in this new chapter of leadership.”

We’ll share additional details about MAI’s leadership transition in the weeks ahead. Please pray for God’s continued leading. I look forward to seeing many of you at LittWorld in Mexico and to your meeting Heather there!  –John Maust

CHICAGO – Independent Publishers Group (IPG), one of the oldest and largest book distributors in North America, and Bookwire, the leading global provider of digital distribution for eBooks and audiobooks, are proud to announce a strategic partnership.

IPG will upgrade its digital eBook and audiobook distribution services by adopting the Bookwire OS platform, the best-in-class, cloud-based software system for eBook distribution and comprehensive digital marketing with an expanded global network. In turn, Bookwire will gain access to IPG’s digital print and distribution services, greatly expanding its market presence in the United States.

“IPG’s digital clients will transition to the Bookwire OS platform within the next year, gaining access to increased channel opportunities, automated marketing, integrated analytics, and other benefits,” said IPG CEO Joe Matthews.

“This partnership allows us to focus on our core business while enhancing our digital service offerings,” Matthews said. “Our clients will greatly benefit from the advanced capabilities and global distribution network of the Bookwire OS platform.”

Both Bookwire and IPG will continue to focus on their respective specialties, with IPG providing exceptional comprehensive distribution solutions for independent publishers and Bookwire specializing in the worldwide digital distribution of eBooks and audiobooks.

“This strategic partnership with IPG marks a new chapter for us. By combining our strengths, we are better positioned to support U.S. publishers with innovative solutions and drive growth in the digital distribution space,” said Jens Klingelhöfer, Bookwire’s CEO & co-founder.

“We are excited to extend our services and technology to IPG’s clients,” added Brittyne Lewis, Country Manager U.S., at Bookwire. “Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition and provide them with great customer service and the tools and support they need to succeed in the digital landscape.”

About Independent Publishers Group
Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing, and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books. In October 2021, IPG acquired UK-based United Independent Distributors (UID) and its subsidiary companies Eurospan, Marston Book Services and Orca Book Services, extending IPG’s menu of services and global reach.

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 150 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Italy and the U.S., 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  1.3 million 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.

Contacts:
Julia Dillman | Corporate Communications, IPG | 312.337.0747 | jdillman@ipgbook.com
Jan Stausberg | Corporate PR Manager, Bookwire | jan.stausberg@bookwire.de

JUNE 2024 | LISLE, IL—Pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author Jay Y. Kim has signed a contract for two more books with IVP.

With details about the second book still in the planning stages, the first book is tentatively titled The Pace of Peace and the Mind at Ease with a projected release date of Spring 2026.

Kelli Trujillo, IVP trade editor and the acquisitions editor for Kim’s next books, said, “Having worked with Jay multiple times in the past in my previous role at Christianity Today, I see Jay as a trusted, insightful, and needed pastoral voice for the church today. He’s a sharp thinker who seamlessly integrates his idea-driven writing with rich insights for the spiritual life.”

In The Pace of Peace and the Mind at Ease, Kim will address the distracted, frenzied pace of life we are shaped by in this digital age and the resulting struggle Christians experience to truly pay attention on God. Kim will invite contemporary readers into five stages of the Prayer of Examen as a habit of formation and lens through which to encounter God’s faithful presence. Kim reflects with readers on the steps of invitation, gratitude, reflection, confession, and looking forward as a regular prayer-rhythm of engaging with God and cultivating peace and trust.

“We’re all well-familiar with the spiritual wear and tear we experience seeking to follow Jesus while constantly buffeted by (and often succumbing to) today’s endless distractions,” Trujillo said. “I’m looking forward to the invitation Jay’s forthcoming book will offer readers as it journeys through the movements of the examen: to focus their souls’ attention on God’s faithful presence and enter into the deep and lasting peace that only he can provide.”

Kim serves as lead pastor at WestGate Church in the Silicon Valley of California. He’s the author of Listen, Listen, Speak (FaithWords), Analog Christian (InterVarsity Press, winner of Outreach Magazine’s Leadership Resource of the Year), and Analog Church (InterVarsity Press, winner of The Gospel Coalition’s New Author Award). He’s a contributing author to The Upside Down Kingdom Study Bible (Zondervan), Before You Lose Your Faith (The Gospel Coalition), Faithful Exiles (The Gospel Coalition), and Scrolling Ourselves to Death (Crossway).

Kim is also host of IVP’s Digital Examen podcast and cohost of Barna’s Making Space podcast. His teaching and preaching have taken him to various conferences and church gatherings across the country and his written work has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Missio Alliance, Relevant Magazine, and Outreach Magazine.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

Carol Stream, IL (June 27, 2024)—You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

The same basic principle applies to missions work. Too often, churches and missions organizations over-emphasize relief aid—no-strings-attached handouts of vital supplies given in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. While necessary and lifesaving, relief aid is only a temporary fix. Once the funds dry up and the ground team leaves, the impoverished community is often no better off than they were before disaster struck.

In Teach a Man to Fish, the authors illustrate the benefits of wholistic transformational development, where—through engagement with the local church—the community is empowered to identify and carry out long-term sustainable solutions to meet its own needs.

Essential aspects of wholistic transformational development include

• giving dignity to “the least of these”
• addressing the root causes of poverty to provide solutions for the affected
• helping the vulnerable to become empowered in their own communities

Featuring Scripture, journaling questions, and real-life stories from co-authors, Florence Muindi and Charlie Vittitow,  Teach a Man to Fish will provide churches and missions organizations with a blueprint for helping people help themselves to create lasting change, as well as long-term sustainability and independence. Its release date is September 3, 2024.

Teach a Man to Fish
by Florence Muindi and Charlie Vittitow
ISBN: 978-1-4964-9006-3 | Softcover: $18.99 | September 3, 2024 | Tyndale.com

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. 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.

Contact: Shelley Bacote, shelleybacote@tyndale.com, (630) 784-5187

Volume one of Guite’s new epic poem, Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad, arrives spring 2026 – three more volumes to follow in 2027-2028

Nashville, Tenn. (June 17, 2024) Rabbit Room Press proudly announces its partnership with globally renowned scholar and poet Malcolm Guite to publish a four-volume epic poem Merlin’s Isle. Guite describes the new work as a poetic retelling of the Arthurian legends that is accessible for modern readers. Volume one, Galahad and the Grail, will be published in spring 2026 with three more volumes slated for 2027 and 2028.

Malcolm Guite is known worldwide as a poet following the tradition of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and George Herbert, a priest in the tradition of Lancelot Andrewes, and a scholar and Literary Critic in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. A fellow at Cambridge University, Guite is the author of several works of nonfiction and poetry including Sounding the Seasons: 70 Sonnets for the Christian Year (Canterbury Press) now in its tenth printing.

Merlin’s Isle is a four-volume poetic retelling of the legends of King Arthur, written in an approachable and accessible way for modern readers of all ages and backgrounds, calling them deeper into the classic tales of King Arthur and his knights. These volumes present the tales imaginatively and uniquely through poetry while drawing out the deep spiritual themes the story has grappled with throughout its history.

Rabbit Room Press will release each volume in deluxe hardcover binding, featuring cover art and interior illustrations by award-winning artist Stephen Crotts. Crotts’ work has been featured in numerous books, album covers, magazines, and even onstage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

“I am immensely grateful to embark on this new partnership with Rabbit Room, and for their belief and faith in a project I have contemplated for many years: an epic retelling of the legends of King Arthur, stories I have loved since I was a child,” says Malcolm Guite. “As a student, I rediscovered these stories in their original sources and became aware of how many modern versions seemed to marginalize or even erase the deep spiritual impulse that had formed their original telling. As a poet, I have worked to restore that lost element, hoping that a new telling will baptize the imagination of a new generation.”

Guite’s fluency with poetic traditions and stories of the past, alongside his theological bent and a rare gift for making poetry approachable for modern readers, have endeared him to the Rabbit Room team which views him as a kindred spirit and a fellow traveler.

“We at Rabbit Room have admired and championed Malcolm Guite’s work for years. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to publish this exciting work,” explains Pete Peterson, Publisher at Rabbit Room Press. “It is with great joy that we take up this four-part quest of the Grail, of Camelot and Avalon and all things Arthurian. Malcolm Guite will lead readers into the storied wilds as acclaimed illustrator Stephen Crotts adorns Guite’s words with images along the way.”

For more information about Rabbit Room Press and the forthcoming partnership with Malcom Guite, visit www.merlinsisle.com.

Malcolm Guite is a poet, priest and Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge. He lectures widely in England and North America on Theology and Literature. His books include Sounding the Seasons: Seventy Sonnets for the Christian Year (Canterbury 2012), The Singing Bowl: Collected Poems (Canterbury 2013), Parable and Paradox (Canterbury Press 2016), Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Hodder 2017), After Prayer (Canterbury Press 2019), The Word Within the Words (DLT 2021) and Lifting the Veil (Square Halo 2021).

The Rabbit Room cultivates and curates stories, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered communities for the life of the world. Conceived in 2007 as an experiment in creative community, The Rabbit Room put down roots in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Nashville, Tennessee. The community’s creative ventures now include a podcast network, book store, Rabbit Room Press, and live events including the annual Hutchmoot conference. www.rabbitroom.com.

Contact: Carly Anderson, carly@rabbitroom.com