AVAILABLE MARCH 24, 2025

Learning to Listen offers counselors the biblical principles and core skills necessary to become the active, compassionate listeners counselees need.

Counselors have a high calling to love and care for people who are struggling in a fallen world. A wise biblical counselor draws out the deep attitudes of the heart and encourages their counselees toward growth into the image of Christ. Learning about specific problems, sharing Scripture, and sitting with suffering people are all important parts of counseling. While all of these elements are essential to the counseling task, counseling will ultimately fail without the simple yet vital skill of listening well.

In Learning to Listen, biblical counselor Joseph Hussung gives readers a theology of listening and explains the purpose, posture, and practice of this essential counseling skill. If counselors do not truly hear the hearts of their counselees, they won’t understand the nuanced struggles at play nor how to apply biblical principles. Listening well enables counselors to love well and understand with empathy.

• Outlines specific practices including sample questions, reflections, affirmation, confrontation, body language, and vocal tone.
• Offers both a theology of listening and practical application of skills.
• Learn from Jesus what a listening heart attitude is like.

Learning to Listen: Essential Skills for Every Counselor
by Joseph Hussung
March 24, 2025 / Retail Price: $16.99
Print ISBN:978-1-64507-489-2
Religion / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery
New Growth Press

Joseph Hussung, MDiv, DMin, is the Director of Recruitment and a Senior Counseling Supervisor at Fieldstone Counseling, where he counsels regularly, supervises the remote counseling team, and directs Fieldstone’s residency program. He previously spent over fifteen years on staff at churches in various discipleship and pastoral roles. He is the author of Learning to Listen and is a regular contributor to the Biblical Counseling Coalition blog. Joe and his wife, Sarah, have three children and live in Hopkinsville, KY.

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

True Woman 2025 Conference

Louisville, KY – 10ofThose.com and Revive Our Hearts are excited to announce their partnership for the upcoming True Woman 2025 Conference.

True Woman 2025 is a Bible-teaching event for women by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Revive Our Hearts. Lord willing, the conference will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 2–4, 2025. The theme for the event is “The Word: Behold the Wonder,” and it is expected to gather around 7,000 women. Attendees will hear from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Kevin DeYoung, Jackie Hill Perry, Mary Kassian, Kelly Needham, Blair Linne, Dannah Gresh, and many more. To learn about the conference and see the full lineup visit TrueWoman25.com.

As part of this partnership, 10ofThose.com will manage the on-site bookstore, providing attendees access to high-quality Christian resources.

“We’ve long admired Revive Our Hearts and their Word-centered ministry, whether through their radio broadcasts, books, or conferences,” said Anthony Gosling, CEO of 10ofThose. “Partnering with them now to facilitate their event bookstores is a tremendous privilege. At 10ofThose, we are committed to distributing Christian resources that uphold the Bible and point to Jesus. We look forward to serving the women attending this conference in this special way.”

Jason Davis, Director of Marketing at Revive Our Hearts, echoed the excitement, stating, “This partnership will help us further our mission of equipping women with biblical truth.”

Registration for the True Woman 2025 conference is now open.

Revive Our Hearts is the Bible-teaching ministry of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, calling women around the world to freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness in Christ.

10ofThose.com is a Christian book retailer and publisher that provides the conference bookstore for nearly 200 events a year, including The Gospel Coalition, Getty Sing!, Cross Con, and many others. Their authors include Timothy Keller, Alistair Begg, Nancy Guthrie, Kevin DeYoung, and Kenneth Taylor.

January 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is thrilled to announce that four IVP Kids titles have received 2025 Independent Press Awards. The honored titles are Zion Learns to See by Terence and Zion Lester, Not Finished Yet by Sharon Garlough Brown, Penny Preaches by Amy and Rob Dixon, and Birth of the Chosen One by Terry M. Wildman.

The Independent Press Award recognizes outstanding books by independent authors and publishers. The competition is judged by experts from different aspects within the book industry, and selected IPA Winners and Distinguished Favorites are based on overall excellence.

IVP Kids books received awards in the following categories:

Picture Books: Ages 4-8

Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness
Written by father-daughter duo Terence and Zion Lester, and illustrated by Subi Bosa, this story is inspired by real-life events. Zion joins her dad at the community center one day and learns about people experiencing homelessness. She is moved to respond as she recognizes that all people matter to God.

Childrens: Religion Fiction

Not Finished Yet: Trusting God with All My Feelings
This gentle story by bestselling Christian novelist Sharon Garlough Brown, with illustrations by Jessica Linn Evans, shares the story of young Wren and Gran in their favorite place, Gran’s art studio. Not only is it where Wren and Gran paint, but it’s also where they talk about all the good and hard stuff of life—to each other, and to God.

Childrens: Christian Fiction

Penny Preaches: God Gives Good Gifts to Everyone!
Written by Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon, and featuring illustrations from Jennifer Davison, Penny’s story reminds us that God gives good gifts to everyone! Penny loves the sermon on Sunday because she loves to think about big things. 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.

Distinguished Favorite, Childrens: Holiday

Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story
This unique retelling by Terry M. Wildman is an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. With text from the bestselling First Nations Version and stunning Native American art by Hannah and Holly Buchanan, Birth of the Chosen One is a powerful picture book that illuminates the Christmas story in a fresh and new way.

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. “Books from IVP Kids aim to engage and encourage children with meaningful content,” says IVP Kids editor Elissa Schauer. “But the real challenge is to package that content in books that kids enjoy and want to read over and over and over again! This recognition from the Independent Press Award affirms the excellent work that these authors and illustrators have done. We extend our congratulations and sincere gratitude to all of them!”

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

Contact:  Anna Tjernstrom | atjernstrom@ivpress.com

NASHVILLE, TENN. (JANUARY 23, 2025) Pastor, author and podcaster Adam Griffin is set to release a whimsical children’s book, What Will You Teach Me? (B&H Publishing), on February 4th. The book can be pre-ordered now here.

“I wanted to equip parents with a book that teaches kids their letters, numbers, and colors while sharing how all of them come from God and teach us about God,” shares Adam Griffin. “You can read this book 20 times and see something new every time!”

As a father himself and host of the Family Discipleship Podcast, Griffin knows the importance of teaching children to remember that we can see God’s work in everything that we do. What Will You Teach Me? follows a group of adorable, whimsical animals as they discover that everything we learn was created by God. The reader will love finding little details in Pablo Pino’s illustrations and watching two bear cubs learn their letters, numbers, music, food, right and wrong, and that God is the creator of all those things!

This board book includes interactive, educational opportunities for kids to count, name colors and shapes, point out different types of animals, and more. God is the inventor of all things we can learn, and parents get to help teach those things to their children. Teaching basic skills is an opportunity for family discipleship.

Adam Griffin is available for interview opportunities to talk about the idea behind this book and how parents can find opportunities to teach their children to love and worship the God who created everything.

Book information:
Title: What Will You Teach Me?
ISBN: 978140088653
Price: $14.99 (USD)
Format / Page: Board Book / 24 pages

ABOUT ADAM GRIFFIN: Adam Griffin (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Lead Pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He authored The Boy Who Was Bold and co-authored Family Discipleship: Leading Your Family Through Time, Moments, and Milestones with Matt Chandler. He is also the host of the Family Discipleship Podcast, one of the top Christian parenting podcasts. Adam lives in Dallas with his wife Chelsea and their three sons – Oscar, Gus, and Theodore.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. —  Lifeway’s B&H Publishing Group and Holman Bibles have released the “CSB Grace Bible for Adults” with dyslexia in partnership with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University. This announcement follows the “CSB Grace Bible for Kids” in October, a first-of-its-kind Bible for readers with dyslexia.

“Dyslexia shouldn’t keep children and adults from reading the Bible,” said Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell. “We want to ensure that all families have a way of enjoying God’s Word together by providing a Bible that enhances the readability and accessibility of Scripture. At its core, the “CSB Grace Bible” is meeting that need by helping people interact with God’s Word.”

Like the “CSB Grace Bible for Kids,” the adult edition of the Grace Bible integrates academically tested typeface and design principles developed by 2K/DENMARK and the Cambridge University research department. Additionally, the Bible offers an inclusive reading approach that improves visual processing for adults by adding space between letters, words, lines and paragraphs with distinct letter forms that enhance readability.

Klaus Krogh, founder of 2K/DENMARK, began developing the Grace typeface five years ago. Cambridge University heard about his work and asked if they could participate in developing and testing the typeface and design. In addition to the added weight to the baseline of letters, the Grace typeface helps readers differentiate between pairs of similar letters like m and n or p and q. Readers will also notice special-colored page overlays that enhance visual processing and can reduce visual stress.

“We know faith changes lives, and we’d like as many as possible to be given the chance to change their life by the message in the Bible,” said Krogh. “We hope that in the same way this Bible has been transformational for kids with dyslexia, the same will be true of adults and their ability to read God’s Word.”

According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability. Of the students with specific learning disabilities receiving special education services, 70-80% have deficits in reading. Many times, these readers struggle to see letters as fixed on a page and instead see letters as “bouncing balloons,” as Krogh described it. To address this, the Grace typeface ensures better readability by making letters heavier toward the bottom, so they stay fixed to the baseline.

“When we released the ‘CSB Grace Bible for Kids’ last fall, we hoped to increase biblical literacy among kids and help establish a foundation of spiritual disciplines that would lead to greater engagement with God’s Word,” said Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bibles. “The feedback from families on the Grace Bible has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re excited to see how providing a resource for adults with dyslexia will further enhance engagement with and enjoyment of Scripture.”

For more information about the Grace Bible, visit Lifeway.com/GraceBible. For information about other resources for special needs ministry, visit Lifeway.com/SpecialNeeds.

By Lauren Pratt
Lauren Pratt is a contracted publicist for Lifeway Christian Resources.

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

Holman Bibles is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning CSB Explorer Bible for Kids and The She Reads Truth Bible and the Rainbow Study Bible with over three million copies sold. Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group.

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

PRE-ORDER HER NEW BOOK SPRING SINGS NOW; RELEASING FEBRUARY 11TH

NASHVILLE, TENN. (JANUARY 21, 2025)  Award-winning author and songwriter Ellie Holcomb is set to release her fourth children’s book, Spring Sings (B&H Publishing), on February 11th. Holcomb uses her beloved lyrical writing style to encourage young readers to watch as the world slowly wakes from winter – to know that the new life of spring also retells the story of God’s Son.

“This is an Easter book that I hope will resonate with young and old hearts all year long,” shares Ellie Holcomb. “We all know what it’s like to be in the winter seasons, and this book is a reminder that the winter never gets the final word. The book is an invitation to open our eyes and ears to hear the beautiful song that Spring sings to us each year….it’s a song of hope, reminding us that God loves to make all things new! Spring sings with the kind of green that reminds us that death never gets the final word. Love does!”

Illustrated by Laura Ramos (Sounding Joy), Spring Sings is Holcomb’s fourth book in a series. Her children’s books include Who Sang the First Song?, Don’t Forget to Remember, Sounding Joy, and now Spring Sings. Pre-order the book now here.

As she has with her other books, Holcomb will simultaneously release a companion children’s album produced by Nathan Dugger. Sing: Spring Songs will be released on March 21st featuring seven songs including five original songs. The project will include the title track “Spring Song,” “Go Now In Peace” by Natalie Sleeth and a bluegrass version of “Christ The Lord is Risen Today.”

Holcomb adds, “It has been one of the JOYS of my life to get to write books that families gather around and fold into that sacred time with their children as they read stories curled up on the couch together. With the music, it is a blessing to send families on their way, singing melodies of hope in their hearts.”

Book information:
Spring Sings by Ellie Holcomb
ISBN: 9798384506690
PRICE: $14.99 (USD)
PAGES: 24 (Picture book)
Pub Date: Feb. 11, 2025

About Ellie Holcomb
For eight years, Ellie recorded and toured full-time with her husband’s band, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, before stepping off the road when her first child was born. Her solo debut, As Sure As The Sun (2014), landed her a Top 10 hit and a GMA Dove Award for “New Artist of the Year.” Her critically acclaimed sophomore LP, Red Sea Road, followed in 2017. In 2021, she released her third full-length solo project, Canyon, to much acclaim, earning her a second Top 10 radio single with the song, “I Will Carry You.”

Holcomb has also released three children’s books – each with a companion EP of original music written specifically for kids. Her debut book, Who Sang The First Song? (B&H Publishers, 2018), has achieved the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Bronze Award for selling more than 100,000 copies. The book hit the ECPA juvenile bestseller list and was a finalist for the 2019 Christian Book Award in the children’s category. She has also authored two additional children’s books, Don’t Forget To Remember, and most recently her Christmas book, Sounding Joy, which landed at No. 4 on ECPA’s Christian Juvenile Bestsellers, Christmas 2022 list. She won the GMA Dove Award for “Children’s Album of the Year” in 2020 for her Sing: Remembering Songs album, in 2022 for “Recorded Music Packaging” for her album Canyon as well as in 2023 for “Children’s Recorded Song of the Year” for her Christmas song “Sounding Joy.” Her first adult book and devotional, Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness (2021), has spent many months on the ECPA Bestseller list.

Ellie resides in her hometown of Nashville, TN with her husband Drew Holcomb, and their three children. For more information visit: ellieholcomb.com

Distinguished Ad-man Co-authors Book Re-imagining Scriptural Stories and Parables for Modern Audiences

Mike Elms and Ivan Filby present the accounts of the Biblical texts in a striking way, through contexts and analogies that are understandable to 21^st century readers

PLANO, Texas (January 20, 2025) – Mike Elms, a former CEO of two major UK ad agencies, and Ivan Filby, President and CEO of Seedbed, a subsidiary of Asbury Theological Seminary, team up to present the timeless truth of Jesus’ parables in a reimagined format. Jesus Unbranded (Invite Press, January 2025) is an artistically rich two-volume guide for modern-day Christians who find themselves disengaged, disinterested in or else confused by the ancient settings of the parables in the Gospels.

Jesus’ parables were culturally relevant to his time. However, Western Christians today live in a significantly different world than their ancient Palestinian counterparts, and as such, many of the instructional stories and analogies from scripture fall flat on modern ears.

“The themes and messaging of the parables are timeless, but the storylines are time limited,” explains Elms. “The parables Jesus told had real ‘cut-through.’ He knew his audiences, he knew the culture, he knew the messaging he wanted to convey and he constructed his storylines accordingly.”

Perceiving indifference to the Biblical message among his fellow church congregants, Elms felt a call to use his extensive expertise as CEO of the Ogilvy & Mather and Tempus Group advertising agencies to strategically revitalize the Christian faith with cultural relevance and application. Jesus Unbranded, featuring AI-generated images by Jason Moore, author of AI and the Church, brings the stories of Christ to life through modern-day imagery and storytelling.

“My goal was to put myself in Jesus’ shoes and reimagine the stories in a way he would explain them to 21^st century listeners,” said Elms. “If Jesus were telling stories today, he’d use different images to share his timeless truths—people and scenes such as builders and electricians; entrepreneurs, Ferraris and Fords; a ski-trip and a theme park; stock market traders and hospice nurses.”

Jesus Unbranded is broken into two books, based on the scriptural timeline and the tone, tenor and purpose of each message—preserving the essence of the original scriptures. The first volume, referred to as “stories without spin,” focuses on the “teaching parables,” or Jesus’ early ministry in and around Galilee. The second volume, “stories with bite,” begins as Jesus approached the climax of his ministry, resulting in his Passion and crucifixion.

Each parable begins with a “rewiring” of the original, followed by a “reminding” of the original text from the NIV Bible translation. The guide then walks readers through how to interpret the parables, allows them to reflect with provided questions and gives them blank note space to respond to what they have just read.

“To spend time with the parables enables us to see and engage with the spiritual themes that permeate the events, relationships and situations in our everyday lives,” says Elms. “The lives that we are living, here and today.”

Jesus Unbranded releases January 28, 2025, from Invite Press. For more information, visit https://www.inviteministries.org/lp/jesus-unbranded-bundle-landing.

Mike Elms is an author and former adman with over 40 years of leadership experience in the industry, heading two UK advertising agencies, Ogilvy & Mather and Tempus Group PLC. Currently, he is the Chair of Trustees at Christian Publishing and Outreach and has worked with many prominent Christian organizations, including MAF, TWR Radio and ChurchAds.Net. He has served the church as an Anglican Churchwarden and a Baptist Deacon and is a contributor to “Thought for the Day” on Radio Kent. Mike is the author of Parables: Rewired, and the imminent Proverbs: Restitched in Time. Jesus Unbranded is his latest release and will be made available on January 28, 2025.

Ivan Filby Ivan is an ordained minister in the Free Methodist Church and holds a Ph.D. in Management and a M.A. in Evangelism. He taught at The University of Dublin: Trinity College for sixteen years before moving to the USA to chair the Management Department at Greenville University. Following a year as business school dean at Point Loma Nazarene University, Ivan returned to Greenville U to serve as its 12th president. Ivan has authored two books: Livestream: Learning to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit and Speak Tenderly: Prophetic ministry seasoned with grace.

Invite Press is a premier publisher of books to help readers grow in their Christian faith. It publishes books that matter to the everyday life of following Jesus as well as those that apply to the work of full-time ministry. Invite Press is an imprint of Invite Ministries, which exists to build a like-hearted community of influencers who are high on Jesus, low on politics, and biased toward innovation. Visit inviteministries.org for more information.

CONTACT: Lauren Briggs, lauren@kccommunications.co, (469) 626-8637

Colorado Springs, CO (January 20, 2025) – Focus on the Family is proud to announce the release of the 1,000^th episode of the beloved audio drama Adventures in Odyssey. The episode, titled “Kris-Crossed, Part 1,” will be featured in the 78^th album of Adventures in Odyssey, At Face Value, set to release in March 2025.

Since its inception in 1987, Adventures in Odyssey has provided families with stories that combine biblical truths, moral lessons, and memorable characters. Through the residents of Odyssey, millions of listeners worldwide have been encouraged to deepen and become rooted in their faith. The series has sold over two million physical copies and currently airs on 1,148 radio stations, reaching an estimated 290,000 listeners each week.

As Adventures in Odyssey approaches its 1000^th episode, the show’s creators reflect on this achievement. Marshal Younger, a writer on the show since 1992, shared, “If you look at a list of dramatic TV or radio shows that have reached the 1000^th-episode mark, that list is very, very short. A lot of really incredible things have to happen in order for a show to have this kind of longevity. That is definitely true of Adventures in Odyssey. There is no other explanation for it other than that God has had His hands on us as the creators and on the loyal audience as its listeners since the beginning. It is one of the greatest honors of my life to have been a part of it.”

For more information on Adventures in Odyssey and the 1000^th episode, visit AdventuresInOdyssey.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Natalie Wierenga at nataliewierenga@tyndale.com.

Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive in Christ. Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to partner with Focus on the Family to help provide trusted resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned, and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusOnTheFamily.com or on Facebook or X.

Contact:  Natalie Wierenga, nataliewierenga@tyndale.com

CHICAGO – Independent Publishers Group (IPG), is pleased to announce a new program for Christian publishers, as well as the addition of four publishers to its sales and distribution programs.

Our Daily Bread Publishing (ODBP) launched in January of 2020, originally known as Discovery House Publishers, and is home to the bestselling titles My Utmost for His Highest, God Hears Her, and Stand Strong. As the publishing arm of Our Daily Bread Ministries, ODBP is helping to fuel a global Bible engagement movement. “For more than 86 years, our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our Daily Bread Publishing is a vital part of this mission,” said Londa Alderink, Vice President of U.S. sales, marketing, and design at ODBM. “Partnering with IPG allows us to reach more readers with resources that lead to deeper Bible engagement, a more fruitful relationship with Jesus, and vibrant lives of faith.” IPG will begin distribution of ODBP on July 1, 2025.

Scepter Publishers will be distributed by IPG beginning May 1, 2025. Inspired by the life and thought of St. Josemaría Escrivá, Scepter’s mission is to help ordinary Christians find God and realize sanctity in their work, family life, and everyday activities. Michael Aquilina, VP of Sales & Marketing, shared, “We’re excited to team up with IPG to expand access to Scepter’s content around the world. This partnership will help us deliver on our mission to help readers from every walk of life give everything they do to God.”

Starting May 1, 2025, IPG will distribute Iron Hill Press. Iron Hill was launched in 2016 from the team at YM360, a premier provider of Gospel-centered youth ministry resources and live events. Iron Hill produces devotionals and Bibles for both men and women, as well as adult non-fiction.

IPG will distribute Global Publishing Partners beginning March 1, 2025. Global Publishing Partners is a boutique publisher committed to empowering the mission of its publishing partners through tailor-made specialty imprints. Its flagship imprint, Global Publishing, features Bibles and works from a diverse array of authors worldwide, offering meaningful insights and faith-based inspiration.

“These recent signings complement IPG’s existing list of Christian publishers, including Editorial Patmos, 1517 Publishing, and Northwestern Publishing House,” said Joe Matthews, CEO of IPG. “Creating a Christian program, like our other specialized publisher programs, allows us to address the specific needs of these publishers and offer them the best sales and marketing services for the type of books they publish.”

As part of establishing a dedicated Christian program, IPG will also host a Christian showcase for Christian publishers to connect directly with buyers and booksellers, similar in structure to IPG’s successful Spanish-language showcase in October 2024. IPG also plans to hire a Christian sales rep and create a Christian Edelweiss catalog to market the list. In addition to continuing membership in the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), IPG is sponsoring the Protestant Church-owned Publishers Association (PCPA) and attending the Religious Education Congress in 2025. Other publishers interested in the IPG Christian program can reach out to distribution@ipgbook.com.

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.

Contact:  Julia Dillman | Corporate Communications | 312.337.0747 | jdillman@ipgbook.com

Ada, Mich. (January 13, 2025)—Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joined author Tosca Lee and representatives from the One Book One Nebraska program and the Nebraska Library Commission at the state capitol on January 7 to formally proclaim The Long March Home as the 2025 One Book One Nebraska selection. This proclamation was previously announced at the Nebraska Celebration of Books ceremony last October.

Cowritten by Marcus Brotherton and Nebraska author Tosca Lee, The Long March Home (May 2, 2023; Cloth ISBN 9780800742751; Paperback ISBN 9780800742768; Ebook ISBN 9781493441266) is a powerful World War II narrative inspired by true events. The novel follows three friends from Mobile, Alabama, as they endure the Bataan Death March, weaving a compelling story of friendship, sacrifice, and unwavering hope.

The Long March Home continues the tradition of the One Book One Nebraska reading program, now in its twenty-first year, which promotes books with Nebraska connections throughout the state. Libraries and cultural organizations across Nebraska will host book discussions, activities, and special events throughout 2025 to engage readers with this compelling work. Readers can follow One Book One Nebraska activities and updates on Facebook at facebook.com/OneBookOneNebraska.

Marcus Brotherton brings his expertise as a New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author to this collaboration. His works have earned acclaim for their fascinating and brilliantly arranged narratives.

Coauthor Tosca Lee, an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels, including The Line Between and Iscariot, has consistently delivered powerful and deeply human stories that captivate readers.

The One Book One Nebraska program was spearheaded in 2005 by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Nebraska Library Commission, Nebraska Library Association, and Humanities Nebraska.  The goal of this program is to cultivate a culture of reading and discussion within the state’s literary community.

Revell is a division of Baker Publishing Group. Each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

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