Is it really possible to live at peace in a world of constant stress? #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer knows the answer: yes!

Work. Family challenges. Relational conflicts. A social media feed full of bad news. A constant stream of duties and decisions that leave your mind spinning long after the day ends. With all the demands we have going on in our lives, it can feel like a permanent, pressing sense of stress is inescapable. Or maybe it’s become so normal that you don’t even realize stress is behind the frustration or anxiety you’ve been feeling. But the truth is that there is another kind of life—one that casts every care on God and is unsinkable by any trial.

God’s Word is full of promises that will bring us comfort in the midst of our most stressful moments. Even when the list of tasks and responsibilities feels like it will overwhelm you, God is not going to let you sink. When you grow to lean on Him as your source of strength, you will experience freedom like you never have before.

In addition to drawing you into spiritual rest, Unburdened will equip you with practical and doable steps to lessen your stress. You will learn to identify your stressors, change your mindset, make wise choices even amidst stressful situations, simplify your options, laugh more often, and build healthy systems that lead to rest, not overwhelm.

Nobody can be immune from stress all the time, but freedom from constant, unending strain can be yours. There is a way to make changes that will make a world of difference in your life. Start today and experience it for yourself!

Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.” Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 9 million copies across the globe. Her ministry has also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than forty years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org.

Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.

In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.

NASHVILLE (June 2, 2026) – Thomas Nelson Bibles today announced the release of the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition, a first-of-its-kind format for a full New Testament designed to deepen engagement with Scripture through the practice of tracing.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Holman Bibles, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, has announced the re-release of the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible, a widely used study resource designed to help readers better understand Scripture.

“The response to the original CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible demonstrated that there remains a strong appetite for resources that help readers not only understand Scripture more deeply, but also see the rich historical, theological and cultural context surrounding the biblical text,” said Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bibles. “Because of that strong reception, republishing this trusted resource in the CSB felt like a natural opportunity to place an exceptional study tool into the hands of a new generation of Bible readers.”

Intended for both individual and ministry use, the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible includes a range of supplemental materials such as study notes, articles, maps, charts and illustrations, with contributions from more than two hundred evangelical Christian scholars. The study Bible was last released in 2018.

Holman Bible Publishers 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,” “The CSB She Reads Truth Bible,” “The CSB Oswald Chambers Bible” and the “Rainbow Study Bible.” Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources.

Media contact:
Jill Waggoner, publicist for Lifeway Christian Resources,  jill.waggoner@lifeway.com  

Ada, Mich. (June 5, 2026)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce their newest imprint, Seed & Sparrow™, set to debut in Spring 2027 with three lead titles from acclaimed authors. With an emphasis on teaching the truth of God’s Word to the next generation, Seed & Sparrow will publish picture and board books that communicate clearly and creatively to children while upholding the standard of excellence Baker has built over more than 85 years of Christian publishing.

“We’re thrilled to announce Seed & Sparrow to the world,” said Jesse Myers, President and CEO of Baker Publishing Group. “In launching Baker’s first dedicated children’s imprint we’re demonstrating a commitment to publishing the very best in Christian children’s literature. Our goal is for Seed & Sparrow to be a trusted source for books that help children grow closer to God and to publish books that point back to the Bible.”

Seed & Sparrow’s inaugural release will be The Joy Storybook Bible by Tara-Leigh Cobble, illustrated by Sarah Joy Kvam (March 2027; Cloth ISBN 9780764245367; $26.99). Richly illustrated, The Joy Storybook Bible captures the whole story of Scripture, from creation to redemption, with key stories from the Old and New Testaments. Each shows who God is—Creator, Promise Keeper, Provider, Redeemer, Friend, and so much more—while laying a foundation for a lifelong love of the Bible and the God who wrote it.

Cobble is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the creator and host of the daily podcast The Bible Recap, which has garnered over 500 million downloads. Cobble is also the creator of The Bible Recap line of books, including The Bible Recap for Kids, ECPA’s 2026 Christian Book of the Year.

Following in April, Seed & Sparrow will release Sissy Goff’s Goodbyes Are Hard, illustrated by Silvia Provantini (April 2027; Cloth ISBN 9780764245008; $17.99). Drawing on more than 30 years of counseling experience, Goff tenderly creates space for children navigating grief and loss to discover the comforting surprises that God brings as He meets them in their sorrow.

Goff is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author; the co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee; and the cohost of the chart-topping parenting podcast Raising Boys and Girls.

Rounding out the season’s lead titles is Half a Boat Won’t Float by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Carolina Farías (April 2027; Cloth ISBN 9780800778934; $18.99). This humorous retelling of Noah’s ark uses rollicking rhyme and delightful illustrations to celebrate how God calls each of us to a special task and gives us the skills we need to complete it.

Nellist is an established and beloved voice in children’s publishing. The award-winning author of more than forty children’s titles, including a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, her books have sold over 1.2 million copies to date.

“Jesus used the metaphor of ‘seeds’ to represent God’s Word, which will be the foundation of all that we do,” said Andy McGuire, VP of Editorial for Seed & Sparrow. “The imprint will focus on picture and board books for ages 0–8 that point little ones (i.e., ‘sparrows’) to God through timeless truth, beautiful writing, and high-quality illustrations. We want to produce the kind of books that children beg to read again and again, and parents are glad to do so.”

In addition to Cobble, Goff, and Nellist, Seed & Sparrow has signed Susie Larson, Kaci Nicole Harlow, Tara Hackney, and Sonja Anderson for forthcoming titles. In all, the imprint will release eleven titles in 2027 and plans to publish nine to twelve titles annually moving forward.

For more information, visit SeedandSparrowPress.com or follow Seed & Sparrow on Instagram (@SeedAndSparrowPress) and Facebook (Seed & Sparrow Press).

Seed & Sparrow, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help children connect with God and uses high-quality writing and illustrations to teach the truths of God’s Word to the next generation.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

For media inquiries or high-res images contact:
Anne Van Solkema, (616) 676-9185 x152, avansolkema@bakerpublishinggroup.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 8, 2026) — Hachette Nashville announces the launch of the newly created faith-based publishing imprint, Apiary. Under the leadership of Vice President and Publisher Daisy Hutton, Apiary will publish books designed to meet readers’ most deeply-felt needs with faith-based books and resources that offer opportunities for spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical transformation.

“We’ve worked very hard as a team to build a successful program that places human creativity and the power of transformation at the core of our publishing values,” said Hutton. “We’re thrilled to begin working under a new imprint identity that reflects who we are and what we do, the enduring contribution of the authors we publish, and our on-going vision for how to meet the needs of the audience we serve.”

Apiary’s first list will publish in fall of 2026 and will include global bestselling authors William Paul Young (RETURN TO THE SHACK, ISBN: 9781546008873) and Dr. Henry Cloud (RENEWAL, ISBN: 9781546011477) along with exciting newcomers Cissie Graham Lynch (STAND STEADY, ISBN: 9781538779675), Nirup Alphonse (DEFIANT LIGHTS, ISBN: 9781546011187) and Tara Sierra Moseley (HOUSE OF THE FOREST, ISBN: 9781546011866.)

Apiary authors will include pastors, Bible teachers, storytellers, and experts at the top of their fields working at the intersection of faith and human thriving. Apiary will also publish resources, including Bibles, Bible Studies, and devotionals that are noted for their beauty and for inspiring readers to experience a life of greater purpose and joy.

“We celebrate this new chapter in Hachette’s longstanding commitment to publishing enduring and transformative Christian books, Bibles, and resources,” said Grand Central Publishing President and Publisher Ben Sevier. “Hachette Nashville plays an important role in our mission of making it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. Apiary will be uniquely positioned to serve our authors and audiences, and we look to the future of the imprint with great anticipation.”

In parallel with the launch of Apiary, Hachette Nashville will also retire one of its flagship imprints, Worthy.  As of September 2026, all new projects originally contracted as Worthy Publishing titles will be published under the new Apiary imprint. Backlist Worthy titles will also migrate to the new imprint branding as they are reprinted.

Hachette Nashville acquired Worthy and its children’s book imprint, WorthyKids, in 2018. WorthyKids will undergo a rebrand in early 2027. Additional details on that transition will be forthcoming. Hachette Nashville imprints FaithWords and Center Street will continue to serve their audiences within their existing publishing visions.

Apiary is a division of Hachette Book Group. Learn more at apiarybooks.com.

Contact:
Katie Robison, Sr. Director of Publicity, Hachette Nashville
Katie.robison@hbgusa.com, (917) 538-1417

 

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 2, 2026 — Savannah Chrisley, media personality and entrepreneur best known for starring on the USA Network series Chrisley Knows Best and its spinoff Growing Up Chrisley, has signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins Christian Publishing. The deal includes a trade book titled The Truth Behind the Smile, with W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, set to release in September 2027, and a gift book with Thomas Nelson Gift scheduled for release in Summer 2028. The deal was brokered by Chrisley’s manager Ryan Ault, who represented the author in securing world rights for publication. W Publishing Senior Acquisitions Editor Kyle Olund acquired the trade title, and Acquisitions Editor Karissa Taylor acquired the gift book.

The Truth Behind the Smile is expected to explore the story behind the public image, offering a more intimate account of the challenges, growth, and life lessons that have shaped Chrisley’s path. The book will give readers insight into her experiences with family, personal hardship, perseverance, and the process of moving forward through difficult seasons.

Additional details, including cover design and pre-order information, will be announced.

Chrisley hosts the hit podcast Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley. Known for her transparency and strength in the face of adversity, she has become a voice for resilience, faith, and reform advocating for families impacted by the criminal-justice system and inspiring millions through her wellness brand Good Girl RX. With more than 20 million combined social followers and a loyal podcast audience, she bridges entertainment, wellness, and advocacy with authenticity.

“For much of my life, people have known the headlines, the television moments, or the stories others have told about me. What they haven’t always known is the person behind them. Writing this memoir is one of the most exciting and vulnerable things I’ve ever done because it gives me the opportunity to tell my story in my own words.

For years, people have formed opinions about me based on a television show, a headline, or one chapter of my life. This book shares the moments that happened when the cameras were off…the challenges, lessons, and experiences that shaped who I am today.

My hope is that readers will not only get to know me better, but that they will see parts of themselves in these pages. This memoir is about embracing the truth of my journey and finding the freedom to share it,” said Chrisley.

“Savannah writes with courage and deep conviction, and that is what makes The Truth Behind the Smile so powerful. This is a brave book because it invites readers beyond the headlines and into a story of pain, perseverance, faith, and hope. We are honored to partner with Savannah as a voice people are clearly hungry to hear, and we believe her willingness to share her story will meet readers where they are and stay with them long after the final page,” said Olund.

“Savannah brings an authentic and relatable voice to conversations around faith, resilience, and personal growth, and we believe her message will deeply connect with readers looking for encouragement and inspiration,” said Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson Gift Stephanie Newton. “We’re honored to help bring this gift book to life and share it with audiences everywhere.”

“Savannah’s story is a powerful example of discovering purpose through pain. She is a fighter who stands boldly for justice, integrity, character, and the love of God. Her journey has the power to impact both believers and non-believers alike, inspiring hearts, strengthening faith, and helping grow the Kingdom,” said Ault.

Regarding the partnership with W Publishing and Thomas Nelson Gift, Ault said, “There is something truly special and meaningful about being entrusted with someone’s story and truth. From our very first conversations with HarperCollins it has felt like home. We are deeply honored and incredibly excited for this partnership and for God’s plan for Savannah’s story.”

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products 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 www.thomasnelson.com.

Contacts:
Allison Carter, W Publishing Group, Allison.Carter@harpercollins.com
Chasity Edwards, Thomas Nelson Gift, Chasity.Edwards@harpercollins.com

Dressed in Love Press has contracted with Terrance Niedziela Jr. for a speculative series for the Young Adult Christian fantasy market. Tales of Aras: Becoming Fire & Lightning released on May 19, 2026, and is the first installment in an exciting, clean speculative fiction series designed to entertain, build rich and memorable worlds, and introduce unforgettable characters who remind readers that God is always at work, even in the most unexpected places.

About the Book:  Sometimes God leads us through fire before revealing the lightning within. Dr. Michael Jenkins thought his greatest battles were behind him. After surviving a terrorist attack that changed his life forever, he returns home determined to heal and reconnect with family. Instead, he is pulled into the mysterious realm of Aras, a world unlike anything he has ever known.

There, danger lurks in the shadows, powerful forces stir, and the line between courage and fear grows thinner with every step. As Michael struggles to survive in this unfamiliar land, he begins to understand that his scars may hold purpose, his trials may carry meaning, and his faith may be the key to something far greater than he imagined.

Adventure awaits. Purpose calls. Faith endures.

Terrance Niedziela Jr. grew up in Wisconsin, USA. He started writing books in the 4^th grade, and that passion continued into adulthood. He received his BS in Ancient Middle East History with a minor in Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an MA in English and Creative Fiction Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. His fiction has earned a first-place Foundation Award at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, a Fiction Carolina Christian Writers Award, and a second-place Florida Tapestry Award. He enjoys spending time with his wife, watching cartoons, reading, being in nature, and seeing his students’ light bulbs turn on. He currently lives in South Carolina with his beautiful wife, Shauna, and their dogs. He teaches English to middle schoolers, writes speculative fiction as well as devotions for The Man Cave blog on Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes’ website. In 2024 and 2025, his devotions were included in published devotions.

Dressed In Love Press is a faith-based publishing company dedicated to sharing stories that inspire, heal, and uplift. Rooted in Christian values, it focuses on meaningful works across genres like Christian living, romance, suspense, and children’s literature — all with the goal of spreading hope and love through storytelling.
More information can be found at:  DRESSED IN LOVE PRESS | Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes

Media Contact:  To request additional review copies or an interview with Terrance Niedziela Jr, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.   

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Nashville-based boutique publisher Rabbit Room Press has notched its biggest book launch to date with the history-making success of Galahad and the Grail, the debut volume in British poet and priest Malcolm Guite’s epic poem cycle, Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad. Landing in the Top 50 on Amazon’s overall “Best Sellers in Books” chart last week, Galahad and the Grail is currently sold-out in Amazon’s U.S. store.

Unprecedented demand for preorders made Galahad and the Grail a near sell-out even before its April 20 release and propelled the title to a Top 15 debut on Publishers Weekly’s “Hardcover Frontlist Nonfiction” chart. With undisputed proof that Guite’s fresh take on Arthurian legend has found deep resonance in the Digital Age, Rabbit Room Press is looking ahead to the second of four volumes in the Merlin’s Isle series, The Coming of Arthur. Slated for release November 2, the forthcoming work has already generated presales in excess of 2,000 books.

“I recognized early on that with Merlin’s Isle, Malcolm Guite was attempting something historic, something that only happens once in a generation,” explains Rabbit Room Press publisher Pete Peterson. “We’re in a cultural moment in which a lot of people are looking to the traditions of the past to give meaning to the present, and Malcolm’s work fulfills that desire wonderfully, it’s rooted in a kind of storytelling tradition that’s been nearly lost, and yet is incredibly relevant to our 21st century experience—we’re hungry for grace, courtesy, leadership, ecological restoration, connection to the land, and ultimately to the Source behind all those things. Malcolm is able to package all that up in a way that’s incredibly fresh and alluring.”

In addition to Guite’s newly minted bestseller, Rabbit Room Press boasts the top-selling Every Moment Holy series by Douglas Kaine McKelvey; Glad & Golden Hours by Lanier Ivester; Jonathan Rogers’ The Wilderking Trilogy; and Randall Goodgame’s Scripture Hymnal, among numerous other acclaimed fiction and nonfiction titles.

Rabbit Room Press is part of The Rabbit Room, a multi-faceted creative community birthed in 2007 by award-winning singer/songwriter and author Andrew Peterson. Inspired by a visit to C. S. Lewis’ home in Oxford, England, Peterson launched The Rabbit Room with a mission to create and curate stories, music, and other expressions of art to nourish the life of Christ-centered communities. Headquartered in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Nashville, Tennessee, since its inception nearly two decades ago The Rabbit Room’s scope has grown to include Rabbit Room Press, the Rabbit Room Podcast Network, Rabbit Room Theatre, a bookstore, and live events like the popular Hutchmoot conference held annually in both the U.S. and the U.K.

For further information, visit merlinsisle.com, rabbitroompress.com, or turningpointpr.com.  

May 12, 2026 — SPCK Group has secured global rights to produce a new and Anglicised edition of The Message bible.

Wendy Grisham, Deputy CEO of SPCK Group, acquired world rights from Tyndale House Publishers who represent NavPress, the publisher of The Message bible. SPCK’s Anglicised version of The Message bible is due to be published in March 2029.

The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language, translated by Eugene Peterson, was produced as a way of making the Bible’s meaning direct, immediate, and accessible to modern readers. Endorsed by Bono, Stu G — lead guitarist of Delirious — and Alpha Course pioneer Nicky Gumbel, former vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, the original edition of The Message bible has sold an estimated 20 million copies since it was first published in 2002.

The Message translation conveys the ideas, tone, rhythm, and narrative force of scripture by using the contemporary language of daily life, and prioritises sharing the meaning, clarity, and impact of the Bible in its original languages over literal, word-for-word equivalence.

SPCK Group’s new, Anglicised edition of The Message bible features endorsements from acclaimed British pop star and gospel & worship singer-songwriter Yazz, who included the original Message translation of The Lord’s Prayer in her gospel album Running Back To You (2008), and Sarah Yardley, theologian, writer and lead pastor at Emmaus Road, and will offer a fresh, faithful rendering of Eugene Peterson’s beloved original translation, adapted for UK readers and other English-speaking audiences beyond North America.

Since its original publication, The Message bible has been expressed in contemporary American English, drawing on US idiom, spelling, and cultural references. SPCK’s Anglicised edition will carefully replace Americanisms with British linguistic equivalents, ensuring the text reads fluently and naturally for readers and speakers of British English, while remaining faithful to Peterson’s distinctive voice and mission.

The project will also seek to update some terms and expressions where appropriate to reflect changes in language since the work was first published in 2002. In addition, SPCK will collaborate with NavPress to ensure ongoing theological clarity and resonance in keeping with scholarly feedback over the ensuing decades.

The result will be a revitalised Anglicised edition of The Message that retains the immediacy, accessibility, and pastoral warmth of the much-loved original edition, while offering a version better suited to UK readers and the wider global English-speaking church.

Wendy Grisham, Deputy CEO of SPCK Group, says, “I am delighted that SPCK Group has secured global rights to produce an Anglicised edition of The Message bible. For decades, The Message has transformed the spiritual lives of millions through its direct and accessible translation of the Bible, and it is a true honour to be part of this new stage in its legacy. With UK Bible sales reaching their highest point on record in 2025, we are confident that SPCK’s Anglicised version of The Message bible – which caters directly to speakers and readers of British English – will allow the word of God to reach even more people in the UK and wider English speaking world”.

Rob Hare, Bible Publisher for SPCK Group, says, “Eugene Peterson’s original vision for The Message was to stand at the intersection of two worlds – the language of the Bible and the everyday speech of contemporary readers. TheMessage has helped countless people rediscover the sweeping story of Scripture. We are delighted to be developing a British text edition of The Message, introducing even more readers to the biblical story at a time of renewed interest in theBible.”

Olivia Eldredge, editor of The Message bible for NavPress, says, “Eugene was a scholar of biblical languages, but his heart for this bible was always as a pastor. Now he has become a pastor for the world. This Anglicisation from SPCK is an extension of his invitation for readers to come to the scriptures in a fresh way.”

SPCK Group Deputy CEO Wendy Grisham, and Bible Publisher Rob Hare are available for interview.

Press contact:
Emily Beater, Publicity Manager for SPCK Group
ebeater@spck.org.uk
Phone: 020 7592 3900

 

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“I am delighted that SPCK Group is producing a new, Anglicised edition of The Message, and for the incredible opportunity this will create for people across the UK and wider, English-speaking world to connect even more deeply with the God of all creation.”
— Yazz, acclaimed British pop artist and Christian singer-songwriter.

“I’m thrilled to see this Anglicised edition bringing a vibrant expression of The Message for a generation more open to Scripture than ever before. Read it, enjoy it, feast on truth, and allow this book to be the one that reads you.”
— Sarah Yardley,  theologian, writer, and Lead Pastor at Emmaus Road.

May 19, 2026 — SPCK Group’s The Lion Baby Bible by Antonia Woodward has been awarded Gold in the Religion category at the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Book Awards 2026.

The IBPA Book Awards (formerly the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards) are among the most highly regarded honours in US independent publishing. The awards are administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) with help from over 170 book publishing professionals including librarians, bookstore owners, reviewers, designers, publicity managers, and editors. One Gold and two or three Silver awards are announced in each category, which — alongside Religion — include Biography & Autobiography, Disabled Communities, Business & Career, Black / African-American Communities, Self-Help, and more.

The IBPA Book Awards describes The Lion Baby Bible as:

“An ideal gift for newborns, christenings, and baptisms, this beautifully illustrated first Bible introduces 45 Old and New Testament stories. Simply retold with key truths about God’s love, it invites parents to share precious moments, explore faith, and delight in wonder-filled illustrations with their child.”

Antonia Woodward, author of The Lion Baby Bible says:

“It is a huge honour for my Lion Baby Bible to have received gold at the IBPA awards! Thank you to everyone at SPCK who nurtured and enabled this book into being. My greatest hope is that the words and pictures will plant deep seeds of faith in both children and their grown-ups, as they ponder on the beauty and truth of these timeless stories.”

Deborah Lock, Children’s Publishing Director at SPCK Group, says:

“We are thrilled that The Lion Baby Bible by Antonia Woodward has won Gold at the IBPA Book Awards 2026. This is a fantastic recognition of the exquisite detail, creativity, and beauty that Antonia has brought to the book through words and illustration, and the warmth and care with which she conveys God’s love to young readers. With Bible sales hitting their highest point in 2025 in the UK, we are passionate about ensuring that SPCK Group’s children’s imprints continue to publish bibles that truly resonate with children and their families around the world”.

Press contact:  Emily Beater: ebeater@spck.org.uk