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Coloring and Journal the Word™ Bibles offer new ways for teen girls to engage with God’s Word

Announcing the NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible for Teen Girls and the NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls

Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 29, 2017 — Zondervan is pleased to announce the release of two new Bibles for teen girls: the NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible for Teen Girls and the NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls.

“Research shows us that teens are embracing God’s Word and looking for tools to help them dig in to Scripture, and we are pleased to offer two new Bibles designed intentionally for today’s teen girl,” says Melinda Bouma, associate publisher, Zondervan Bible Group.

The NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls is perfect for teens to express their creativity while reflecting on the precious truths of Scripture. With special ready-to-color artwork, the thick white paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins also provides ample space for artistic expressions, doodles, and journaling. No matter her artistic level, she will enjoy the hands-on experience with the visual beauty of Scripture.

“Women worldwide have found Bible art journaling and coloring have helped them re-discover God’s Word through art and creativity,” says Bouma, “and now teen girls will have a Bible designed for them with coloring art inside.”

Features of the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls include:

  • Hundreds of verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art with 100 new illustrated verses added especially for teen girls
  • 8-point type size
  • Single-column text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
  • Wide margins and high-quality paper for notes, journal entries, or artwork

NIV Beautiful World™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls product formats on sale October 3, 2017:

  • ISBN 9780310447221, Hardcover over Board, Gold/Gray, 1,472 pages, $34.99
  • ISBN 9780310447238, Imitation Leather, Pink/Blue, 1,472 pages, $39.99

“Journaling one’s response to reading God’s Word has allowed readers to discover a fresh expression of worship,” says Bouma. “In the new NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls we will help teens learn and embrace this habit of reading and responding to God’s Word through more than 450 journaling prompts written specifically for teen girls.”

The NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls also has plenty of space for notes, art, and doodles. Whether journaling feelings, dreams, and hopes or creating art, pictures, and doodles, teens will be able to creatively express themselves while engaging with God’s heart.

Features of the NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls include:

  • Hundreds of thought-provoking questions for teen girls to reflect on and respond to
  • 8-point type size
  • Lined, wide margins for notes and reflections
  • Thicker white paper for enduring note-taking
  • Full text of the accurate, readable, and clear the New International Version (NIV) translation
  • Words of Jesus in red
  • Lays flat in your hand or on your desk
  • Ribbon marker

NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls product formats on sale October 3, 2017:

  • ISBN 9780310447276, Hardcover, Pink Floral, Red Letter Edition, 1,408 pages, $29.99
  • ISBN 9780310447931, Imitation Leather, Gold/Floral, Red Letter Edition, 1,408 pages, $34.99

The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica, a nonprofit ministry organization, translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.thenivbible.com.

Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich.  For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact:  Trinity McFadden, Senior Manager of Publicity
616-698-3514 | trinity.mcfadden@harpercollins.com

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