NASHVILLE, TN – Nelson Books, a hallmark of literary excellence and innovative leadership in publishing, is honored to announce the appointment of Dave Schroeder as Vice President of Marketing, effective February 26th. 

With a successful track record and a keen eye for market trends, Schroeder’s two decades in the industry stand as a testament to his expertise and foresight. His strategic approach has consistently delivered significant results, notably during his tenure as Vice President of Marketing at B&H Publishing Group and his time at WTA Media/EMF Publishing as Vice President of Publishing, where he expertly acquired, launched, and nurtured numerous bestselling titles.

Schroeder’s return to Thomas Nelson is a celebrated reunion, marking his comeback after a distinguished six-year leading marketing for bestselling books by Max Lucado, William J. Bennett, Sheila Walsh, and Denise Jackson (#1 New York Times bestseller). During that period, Dave was an integral part of the Max Lucado brand team, championing standout titles like 3:16, Fearless, and Outlive Your Life with notable distinction.

Andrew Stoddard, VP & publisher of Nelson Books, expressed his profound elation, saying, “Dave’s return to Nelson Books in this additional VP of Marketing role represents a joyous homecoming and a tremendous infusion of publishing acumen and creative energy. I could not be more thrilled about this addition to our team culture and creative vision.”

Schroeder’s commitment to the literary world, coupled with his professional achievements, makes him an ideal fit for Nelson Books, where our dedication to quality, integrity, and creativity shapes the essence of our work. As a Nashville native, Dave’s roots and alignment with the community further enrich his capacity to drive Nelson Books’ mission and values forward.

“I am thrilled to be returning to Nelson Books in this role. I look forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of Nelson Books and driving impactful marketing strategies aligning with Nelson’s vision and values,” said Schroeder.

Nelson Books extends a heartfelt welcome to Dave Schroeder as we embark on this exciting chapter together. 

February 2024 | LISLE, IL— Outreach magazine named Learning Humility by Richard J. Foster as one of two 2024 Spiritual Growth Resources of the Year. Three additional IVP titles made the shortlist for the “Also Recommended” resources in the categories of apologetics, social issues, and spiritual growth.

The Outreach Resources of the Year aims to highlight valuable resources for church leaders and bring deserved attention to tools that can help churches better engage in effective outreach to share the gospel and reach their communities for Christ.

Spiritual Growth Resource of the Year

In Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue Richard Foster, the founder of Renovaré, insists that humility is central to the journey toward character formation and spiritual transformation. For this reason he decided to spend a year studying the virtue of humility.

Using the Lakota calendar as a framework, Foster provides us with a look into the insights he gathered from sources ranging from Native American culture to Julian of Norwich to Scripture to personal friends. By engaging with both the spiritual classics and Foster’s own experiences, Learning Humility provides profound insight into what humility can look like in our current cultural climate.

James Bryan Smith, author of The Good and Beautiful God, said, “Destined to be another classic from Richard J. Foster, Learning Humility is a gift from a gifted writer. In this book we get to walk with Richard not only on the trails of Colorado but also on the terrain of the soul. Richard is a true scribe of the kingdom who brings forth treasures old and new (Matthew 13:52). . . . This is one of Richard’s signature gifts: he makes us long for difficult things by helping us see that virtues, like humility, are the pearl of great price, worth giving all we have to obtain it. This book is an engaging and insightful gem, and I am the better for having read it.”

Apologetics Resource of the Year, Also Recommended

In Humble Confidence: A Model for Interfaith Apologetics Benno van den Toren and Kang-San Tan present a model of apologetics as crosscultural dialogue and accountable witness, then explore how it plays out in relation to specific contexts and the major world religions—including primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, secularism, and late-modern spiritualities. Building on recent developments in apologetics and missiology, as well as their experience teaching internationally in Europe, Asia, and Africa, Van den Toren and Tan offer an approach that is conversational, patient, holistic, and embodied.

Mark R. Teasdale, E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, said, “Drawing on their rich epistemological, intercultural, and interreligious knowledge and experience, Van den Toren and Tan guide us to greater awareness of God, self, and others that, true to the title, equips us with humble confidence to participate persuasively in an apologetic dialogue with people from any and every background.”

Social Issues Resource of the Year, Also Recommended

In The Offensive Church: Breaking the Cycle of Ethnic Disunity Bryan C. Loritts calls Christians to proactively and intentionally live out the embodied reality of a people at one with one another. We play offense by practicing a robust gospel, preparing reliable leadership, and providing relational environments so that the church becomes the aroma of Christ to our culture and gains ground against the demonic foothold of racism in all its forms.

“If the church in North America does not discover the New Testament ethos of multiethnic community, the church in North America will fail in accomplishing its mission,” said Vance Pitman, president of Send Network and founding pastor of Hope Church Las Vegas. “I know of no better voice to show us the way than my friend Bryan Loritts. In his new book The Offensive Church, Bryan shows us the way forward rooted in a gospel-centered missiology of making disciples in community. This is a must-read for anyone serious about joining in God’s activity in North America and the nations!”

Spiritual Growth Resource of the Year, Also Recommended

In Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith writer and professor Jennifer L. Holberg engages with words from the likes of Dante, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Flannery O’Connor, Marilynne Robinson, and more while also offering some of her own stories to reflect on the importance of story to our lives and our faith.

“Pull up a chair and let this master storyteller gently question and correct the destructive stories we often rely on to make sense of our lives,” said Jeffrey Bilbro, associate professor of English at Grove City College and author of Reading the Times. “In an age marked by narratives of stress-inducing scarcity and individual achievement, Jennifer Holberg invites us to instead live out truer narratives of abundant friendship and restorative hope. As the philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre has written, if we want to rightly answer the question, What am I to do? we must first answer the question, Of what story or stories do I find myself a part? Holberg is a wise guide to the faithful, life-giving stories that Christians are called to inhabit.”

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

Contact | Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

February 2024 | LISLE, IL—New Testament professor and author of Tell Her Story, Nijay K. Gupta, has signed a contract with IVP Academic for the 2028 release of God Spoke Through Her: Women Prophets as God’s Spokespersons in Scripture.

Gupta writes, “Much of the modern evangelical world today has neglected prophecy, rejected it, or downgraded its importance. But a fresh look at the phenomenon can bring a much-needed perspective on the subject of women and authority in the church today. Some people think that God cannot or does not use women to speak with authority and with words of insight and wisdom to the church today. But Scripture bears clear and consistent witness to God speaking through women. It’s time we listen.”  

In Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, Gupta’s first book with IVP Academic, he explored the lives of first-century women, addressing common misconceptions. He specifically looked at the inspiring contributions of women such as Phoebe, Prisca, Junia, Nympha, and more.

In God Spoke Through Her Gupta will consider the role of female prophecy in Scripture. Gupta said, “Female prophecy is not the only argument for women pastors or preachers, but it is a crucial part of the whole witness of Scripture to how God thinks about women and the potential roles they have vis-a-vis the people of God.”

Jon Boyd, IVP’s associate publisher and academic editorial director, said, “I bet some people figured it would be hard to write a whole book about specific women leaders in the New Testament, but Gupta’s Tell Her Story demonstrated how rich the potential was. And now, with this new project on the nature of prophecy in Scripture and women’s place in it, he shows we’re just getting started.”

Gupta (PhD, New Testament, University of Durham) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and associate editor with Lynn H. Cohick of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. Previously, he was a professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary, where he also oversaw the master’s thesis program and advised doctoral students. He is the author of the book Worship that Makes Sense to Paul and Prepare, Succeed, Advance: A Guidebook for Getting a PhD in Biblical Studies and Beyond along with Bible commentaries and over a dozen academic articles in theological journals.

Boyd said, “Working with Nijay has been a dream for all of us at IVP Academic: he’s loaded with ideas and he loves to work as a team, not only on editorial matters but also on marketing and publicity. We are grateful for his creative and energetic partnership.”

Contact | Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

 

TWO-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER ZACH WILLIAMS SHARES POWERFUL TALE OF REDEMPTION IN NEW MEMOIR

Rescue Story Details Never Before Shared Insight into Beloved Grammy Winner’s Struggle with Addiction

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 26, 2024) – Two-time GRAMMY® award winner Zach Williams has become one of CCM’s leading artists with his singular blend of southern rock, country, and faith-filled songwriting. Before penning heartfelt ballads like “Chain Breaker,” “There Was Jesus (featuring Dolly Parton),” and “Jesus Fault,” Williams battled the significant emptiness and darkness that so often accompanies the rock-and-roll lifestyle.

In his debut memoir, Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home (Zondervan, February 27, 2024), Williams gets candid about his journey from substance abuse to a life of faith, hope, and freedom. His compelling story offers a vulnerable look at his personal story of redemption, God’s relentless pursuit, and the power of praying parents.

Enticed by the illusion of stardom, Williams found that drugs, alcohol, and late-night gigs played around the world only left him feeling an inescapable void. Everything he thought he wanted in life failed to fill the yearning in his heart for something more. Desperate for change, Williams quickly became aware of his innate need for God’s rescue and love.

“God has been using broken people, messed up people, for a long time to do His work, so don’t let anybody ever tell you that you’re not qualified or not worthy to do what God is calling you to do,” writes Williams. “If He has a plan for my life, then He has a plan for your life.”

Zach Williams is available for interviews and can speak to:

• 3 signs you’re looking for happiness in the wrong place
• How to find purpose and meaning in the setback
• 4 ways to establish better boundaries for yourself
• Practical simple ways to support others walking through a storm
• The power of a praying parent

Rescue Story is an invitation for readers to find God’s unconditional love, grace, and redemption no matter what mistakes they have made. Williams offers the resounding truth that real hope and purpose can be found in the trials we face because Jesus offers lasting freedom and joy.

Zach Williams has become one of CCM’s leading artists and songwriters by carving a niche with his singular blend of southern rock, country, and faith-filled songwriting, which quickly awarded him his first GRAMMY Award® with his debut album, 2017’s Chain Breaker. Rescue Story followed in 2019, and in 2022 Zach returned with his third full-length album, A Hundred Highways. Zach and his family live near Nashville, Tennessee. His new book, Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home will be available nationwide February 27, 2024.

Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

 

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SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Rescue Story by Zach Williams

1. What inspired you to write this book? How difficult was it compared to writing a song?
2. You reached the pinnacle of success in your music career, but you shared that you still felt like something was missing. Can you share more about the experience of looking to worldly achievements and pleasures to fulfill you?
3. What are three signs that you are looking for happiness in the wrong places?
4. You write, “If God has a plan for my life, He has a plan for your life.” What would you say to those who feel like God has forgotten them or they’re “too far gone” for forgiveness?
5. How would you encourage someone to find purpose and meaning in their life despite any setback they’ve faced?
6. You share in the introduction of Rescue Story that your parents are responsible for everything you have. How would you encourage parents who find themselves in similar situations to pray for their kids?
7. Can you tell us a little bit more about the prophetic word your parents received for you and why your dad decided to keep it from you for so long?
8. What is the best piece of advice you were given during your personal “rescue story” that you can share?
9. What is the most important thing you hope readers take away from Rescue Story?

CHARLOTTE, NC– The Good Book Company is excited to announce the upcoming release of Joni Eareckson Tada: The Girl Who Learned to Follow God In a Wheelchair (The Good Book Company, August 2024).

Written by renowned singer-songwriter and longtime friend of Joni Eareckson Tada, Kristyn Getty, the children’s picture book will highlight Joni’s ministry and faithful service as well as feature beautiful illustrations by Hsulynn Pang.

Joni Eareckson Tada is CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni and Friends provides practical support and spiritual help to special-needs families worldwide and equips thousands of churches in developing disability ministry. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including When God Weeps, Diamonds in the Dust, A Step Further, winner of the Gold Medallion Award, and her latest A Spectacle of Glory.

The book will be a part of The Good Book Company’s popular Do Great Things for God biography series for ages 4 and up. The series features stories of faithful women through recent church history, including Amy Carmichael, Maria Fearing, and Corrie Ten Boom, encouraging young children that God uses ordinary people for his extraordinary purposes. The series also includes free online downloads, like worksheets, family activities and more.

Kristyn Getty says, “Joni’s story of Christian faith and courage inspired me as a little girl and has done so ever since, so I’m honored to be able to tell other girls and boys about her.”

Carl Laferton, Executive Vice President of Publishing at TGBC, says, “It’s a privilege to be publishing this children’s biography. Joni’s ministry has been an encouragement to so many, and we’d love for the next generation to be inspired by her walk with Jesus. And her friend Kristyn is such a wonderful lyricist and writer, and the perfect person to introduce young kids to this inspirational woman.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kristyn Getty is the founder, along with her husband, Keith, of Getty Music. She is an award-winning hymn writer and the co-author of Sing!. Kristyn and Keith live in Nashville with their four children.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Hsulynn Pang is an illustrator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She uses a mix of traditional watercolor and digital mediums to produce her illustrations, and hopes her artwork brings people around the world joy, encouragement, and inspiration.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact: publicity@thegoodbook.com.

Nashville, TN, February 20, 2024 – HarperCollins Christian Publishing announces author and pastor Max Lucado has achieved a remarkable milestone with 150 million products in print. In more than 35 years of publishing, Max Lucado has penned more than 40 works of adult nonfiction, standing alongside dozens and dozens of bestselling children’s books, gift books, Bible studies, commentaries, and collections.

“It is remarkable to have a front row seat to see the impact of Max and his publishing,” says Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “Publishing Max has been a privilege both professionally – to see the millions of lives affected by his books – and personally – to experience his integrity and encouragement firsthand.”

To get a visual of how many products is 150 million – if you stacked all of Max’s products from end to end you would be able to line them up from San Francisco to New York City and back— more than three times.

“Isn’t it just like God to let a grace-needing guy like me write books about His unending grace?” says Max Lucado. “I am honored to see how He has worked in and through me and our talented publishing team.”

Max Lucado began his publishing career in 1985 with his first adult trade book, On the Anvil. He has written adult trade books, children’s books, gift books, Bibles and Bible studies. In each of these categories, Lucado has written at least one title that has sold more than one million copies.

Don Jacobson, Senior Vice President and Books Group Publisher of HarperCollins Christian, has worked with Max in many roles in his publishing career. “I first met Max in 1985,” recalls Jacobson. “Max’s kingdom impact for the last 40 years is astounding – he points his readers to the hope found in Jesus in every line of every book, Bible study, curriculum and children’s book he winsomely pens.”

Lucado was the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry. He will be releasing his next full-color children’s book Just in Case You

Ever Feel Alone (February 2024, Tommy Nelson) and his next adult trade book on the End Times entitled What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of the Age in August 2024.

In addition to announcing this publishing milestone, HarperCollins is announcing results from a new national survey showing 14% of Americans (one in seven) have read one or more Max Lucado books. In this same survey, 92% of his readers said: “Max Lucado’s content is relevant today” and 88% said his content “will always be relevant.”

About Max Lucado:  Max Lucado is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. His trade books all begin as sermon series at Oak Hills Church, and his sermons all start with Max asking himself this question: “What can I say on Sunday that will still matter on Monday?” He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader’s Digest, and the “Ted Lasso of Pastors” by the Dallas Morning News. Max Lucado has penned more than 40 works of adult nonfiction, standing alongside dozens and dozens of bestselling children’s books, gift books, Bible studies, commentaries, and collections. His books have been published in 56 languages worldwide and regularly appear on bestseller lists, including The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today. Learn more at www.MaxLucado.com.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content, providing readers with quality inspirational products for more than 200 years. With over 250 new, original books and Bibles published each year and distributed in more than 100 countries, translating content in more than 65 different languages, Thomas Nelson is committed to one central mission: inspiring the world by meeting the needs of people with content that promotes biblical principles and honors Jesus Christ. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curricula, and digital content. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.ThomasNelson.com.         

Max Lucado Stats (as of 1/10/24)  

• 150 million Max Lucado products in print
• 2.4 million followers on Facebook (facebook.com/MaxLucado)  1.3 million followers on Twitter (twitter.com/MaxLucado)
• 365,000 followers on Instagram (instagram.com/maxlucado)
• 99.1k subscribers on YouTube (youtube.com/MaxLucadoOfficial)
• 6 million downloads of The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast (since 7/20/20 launch)
• 56 different languages worldwide his books have been published in
• 1 in 7 Americans have read a Lucado book
• Pastor at Oak Hills Church since 1988 (San Antonio, TX)  

Contact: Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, 832-247-9308, jana@mmpublicrelations.com

NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, DUCK DYNASTY PATRIARCH PHIL ROBERTSON BOLDLY SHARES I COULD BE WRONG, BUT I DOUBT IT: WHY JESUS IS YOUR GREATEST HOPE ON EARTH AND IN ETERNITY

New Book Releases March 12 from Nelson Books

“Keep coming back to Jesus. When you fall down, get back up and run to the one who can restore you and rescue you from defeat.” – Phil Robertson

No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author, highly acclaimed Podcaster and A&E’s Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson is set to release his latest book, I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It: Why Jesus Is Your Greatest Hope on Earth and in Eternity (March 12, Nelson Books). In his new book, Robertson boldly shares why, in this crazy world, Jesus is worth following and how he is the only one who “has the answers to our questions and the solutions for our problems.”

This latest offering from Robertson, written with brother-in-law Gordon Dasher, is meant to help readers discover the completely unique qualifications and accomplishments of Jesus Christ—the Creator of everything, the King who sets people free and the best friend anyone could have.

Robertson draws from his profound experience of nearly five decades of walking with God, offering unparalleled insights into why Jesus stands as the ultimate hope for humanity. With his signature fervent voice and bold and unwavering faith, Robertson takes readers on a transformative journey, revealing why Jesus is the only one with solutions to all of life’s problems.

“There are lots of people who claim to have the answers for a better life. Politicians claim they can fix our nation. Scientists and technologists trumpet the latest and greatest discoveries that’ll make everything right. Self-help gurus offer one pathway to peace after another,” notes Robertson. “But it’s no secret that our world is increasingly divided and broken–and we’ve got the fear, anxiety and hopelessness to prove it. Jesus alone can make good on the promise of lasting peace, real freedom and life eternal.”

With his trademark directness, humor and insight, Robertson’s I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It encourages readers to:

• Experience Jesus as the Creator and all-powerful Sustainer of all Creation
• Reconcile brokenness and sinfulness with Jesus’ unending well of healing, forgiveness and peace
• Develop the eyes to see Jesus for who He really is: the friend who will always be there, no matter what
• Look to the Bible to get to know Jesus and better understand His grace and love
• Become ambassadors in their communities for change
• Spread the message of hope and reconciliation

For all the latest news and information about Phil Robertson and the release of I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It, visit Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Signed copies of the book and Limited Edition Camouflage Box Sets, flat-signed in hunter green and inscribed with Phil’s favorite Bible verse are available at PhilRobertsonBook.com.

Fans may also subscribe to view on-demand episodes of Unashamed with the Robertson Family, In The Woods with Phil and Cooking with the Robertsons via https://blazetv.com/Robertson.

About the Author
Phil Robertson is a professional hunter who invented his own duck call and founded Duck Commander. He also starred in the hit A&E series Duck Dynasty, is the host of the hugely popular podcast Unashamed with the Robertson Family and discusses the Roberston Family story as part of The Blind Movie Podcast.  The New York Times bestselling author of Uncanceled; Jesus Politics; The Theft of America’s Soul; Happy Happy Happy and UnPHILtered, Robertson and his wife, Kay, live in West Monroe, Louisiana. He has five children, 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

About Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information, visit ThomasNelson.com.

ATTN MEDIA:  Phil Robertson, I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It review and giveaway copies are available upon request. High-resolution cover artwork and other press materials are available now at https://app.box.com/v/PhilRobertsonPress.

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For parents who have a little one that loves to play with cars and trucks, a new series of books written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex is sure to become an instant favorite. The Wheelies are a family of vehicles whose adventures are both fun and relatable to children ages 3–8. And when trouble finds young Coop, as it always seems to do, the truth of the gospel always steers him back in the right direction.

In book one, Coop Messes Up (New Growth Press/February 26, 2024), the youngest member of the Wheelie family learns a big lesson in forgiveness and God’s love when he breaks one of the rules. The energetic and inquisitive mini-cooper, like many little ones, he has a problem obeying the rules—and there are a lot of them! When Coop runs out of gas, his sister, Lucy, a police car who prides herself on always following the law, tries to help him learn to follow the rules.

However, in the course of trying to teach Coop every rule in the book, the sometimes-self-righteous Lucy finds herself right in the middle of the trouble too. Their Ma, a loving and gentle fire truck who is always busy, racing around to put out “fires,” comes to the rescue. In the process of getting her stranded children back home safe, she teaches Coop and Lucy about her unconditional love for them, and God’s unconditional love for all of us.

“God loves you because he loves you. God isn’t waiting for you to get your act together and stop messing up before he will start loving you. God loves you right now, and his love for you is based on his character, not your performance,” Reju shares. “Life as a mother of five has taught me a lot about the things kids struggle with, and lies they are tempted to believe about God and themselves. In this book, we’re countering the lie that they need to obey perfectly for God to love them.”

Through Coop’s story, kids will discover that making mistakes can be an important way to learn about forgiveness and the gospel. A special section at the end of the story, including a “Notes for Parents” page, helps families go deeper in talking about the good news that Jesus came to forgive us when we break God’s law. Children will learn—and parents will be reminded—that being a Christian is not about keeping all the rules.

Children’s author and The Gospel Coalition editor Jared Kennedy writes, “Sarah Reju understands young kids. She’s written a series of books that will be particularly engaging for boys and girls who love fast cars and big trucks. Sarah also gets the good news. In Coop Messes Up, she speaks directly to kids growing up in a performance-oriented, keep-the-rules world, reminding them that while the law is good, it cannot change a sinful heart. Only the love of God shown to us in Jesus Christ can bring that change. That’s a message every child (and adult) needs to hear!”

The second book in The Wheelies series, Coop Helps Out, releases September 16, 2024. As the series continues, readers will meet Pops (a humble servant garbage truck) and the rest of the Wheelie siblings: James (a reliable, hard-working pickup truck), Joy (a Jeep who loves outdoor adventures), and Nory (an artistic, animal-loving VW beetle).

Coop Messes Up
The Wheelies Book 1
by Sarah Reju
Illustrated by Tania Rex
February 26, 2024
ISBN: 978-1-64507-411-3
Retail Price: $16.99
Juvenile Fiction/Religious/Christian/Values and Virtues

About the Author:  Sarah Reju, MDiv, is a pastor’s wife and mother living in Washington, DC. She has a MDiv in Christian Ministry from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Reju is the author of the children’s books Jesus Saves, God Is Better Than Trucks, God Is Better Than Princesses, and Coop Messes Up (the first in the new Wheelies series). Sarah and her husband, Deepak, have five children.

About the Illustrator:  Tania Rex was born and raised in Vilnius, Lithuania. She’s happiest when she can take an idea and turn it into a picture. Experimenting with styles and drawing is how she spends most of her spare time. Tania draws inspiration from little everyday miracles, aiming to point audience attention to the ever-present magic of real life.

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

Do Your Best: How To Be a Scout by Bear Grylls

“Do Your Best” (Hodder Faith, April 16, 2024) by Bear Grylls is the handbook for every Scout, in which you’ll learn all the skills the scouts use to do their best in everything they do and set themselves up to face life head-on and make a real difference in the world.

The essential handbook for the scout in all of us

What more could you ask for, than a book stuffed like an overfilled rucksack with tips and tricks from one of the world’s most celebrated adventurers from pitching a tent, leading a team, how to keep fit, tie knots, memorize facts, identify trees, stars and birds, as well as learning real survival skills like putting up a tent in the wild and stashing your breakfast in ground to keep it hot for the next morning?

This is the book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout, or wants to be a Scout.

Not since Scouting for Boys, the seminal 1908 book by Robert Baden-Powell that sparked the global movement, has there been a single handbook for every Scout. Whoever you are it will help you step up, speak up, skill up and dream big.

Grab life with both hands, never give up and give life you your best shot with Do Your Best: How To Be a Scout. Stunningly typographically designed and richly illustrated, this will be the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life—young or old.

Chapters include:

• How to Survive
• How to give first aid
• How to protect our planet
• How to be an adventurer
• How to predict the weather

And that’s just for starters!

“Hefty helpings of useful bits and motivational advice for enjoying the great outdoors.”
—Kirkus

“Do Your Best is the handbook for every Scout, young and old.”
—Clare O’Beara, FreshFiction

Bear Grylls is the author of over 85 books that have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, including the No. 1 bestselling Mud, Sweat, and Tears. A former Special Forces soldier and Everest mountaineer, Bear starred in Discovery’s hit TV series Man vs. Wild for seven seasons, before hosting the National Geographic Channel series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls. This show has seen him take global stars such as Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller and even President Obama on adventures into the wild.

For more information, please contact: Kaitlyn Shokes at Kaitlyn.shokes@hachette.co.uk