April 29, 2024 Edition
Industry News
A tribute to longtime Harvest House author Beverly LaHaye
Beverly LaHaye, who entered Christ’s presence on April 14, 2024, lived an extraordinary life of service to our Lord. Both she and her husband of 69 years, Tim, were dearly cherished members of the Harvest House family going all the way back to 1976, shortly after the company was founded.
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Christian Book Award® winners announced tomorrow night
The twelve category winners among 65 finalists, along with the 2024 Christian Book of the Year®, will be announced tomorrow evening at the ECPA Awards & 50th Anniversary Celebration, held in Chicago during the ECPA Leadership Summit. Other honors will include the fiftieth anniversaries of ECPA and one of its founding members Harvest House Publishers, along with the presentation of the Pinnacle Award for Jesus Calling author Sarah Young; the Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award for innovative publisher Dr. Henrietta C. Mears; and the Chair Award for industry mentor Ted Terry.
ECPA to host Christian Rights Fair in Chicago, June 18-19
Registration is open for attendees and exhibitors for the upcoming International Christian Rights & Export Fair, held June 18-19 on the campus of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. The event will welcome Christian publishers from around the globe to gather and meet with publishers, vendors and distributors.
Bookwire partners with Aptara for digital solutions
Bookwire, the leading global provider of digital services for publishers, and Aptara, a leading provider of comprehensive publishing solutions, proudly announce a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing publisher services and providing intelligent publishing solutions.
Milestones
HarperCollins Christian Publishing wins 13 SEPA Awards
The Spanish publishing divisions of HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP)—Editorial Vida, Grupo Nelson, distributed imprint, Clie, as well as the HarperFocus imprint, HarperEnfoque—were recognized and honored with a combined 13 awards at the 2024 Spanish Evangelical Publishing Association (SEPA) banquet on April 18, 2024.
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Product News
Stephanie May Wilson releases “Create A Life You Love” this week with Zondervan
Stephanie May Wilson, host of the wildly popular Girls Night podcast (which has 7 million downloads and counting), is set to release her latest book, “Create a Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own” (Zondervan, April 30, 2024), which gives women aged 25-35 permission to unapologetically envision the life they’ve been made for and make it happen—rather than numbly adhering to a one-size-fits-all life.
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10Publishing to release “Neighborhoods Reimagined” by Chris & Elizabeth McKinney
Speakers and authors Chris and Elizabeth McKinney are set to release their new book NEIGHBORHOODS REIMAGINED, a clear vision to show and share Jesus’ love in our communities. “Neighborhoods Reimagined” will release May 6 through 10Publishing.
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New Growth Press to release “Reaching a Child’s Heart” by Juan & Jeanine Sanchez
In “Reaching a Child’s Heart: A Practical Guide to Faithful Parenting” (New Growth Press/May 6, 2024), Juan and Jeanine Sanchez encourage parents from their gospel-shaped perspective that children don’t need perfect parents—they need a perfect Savior.
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Charisma releases new book by Rabbi Schneider, “A Journey Into Divine Love”
Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, acclaimed host of Discovering the Jewish Jesus is inviting readers on a transformative expedition through the sacred text of the Song of Songs in his latest release, A Journey Into Divine Love (May 7, 2024, Charisma House).
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Charisma releases “Turn the Tide” by Dr. Michael Brown
Dr. Michael Brown, show-host, author, and international speaker, writes “Turn the Tide,” which is the second installment to his Revival to Reformation series. He dives into how we can bring spiritual reformation to our society in the wake of revival (May 7, 2024, Charisma House).
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Media Announcements
IVP Academic introduces the Behind the Books podcast
With a rich seventy-five year history of publishing titles and textbooks that have facilitated broader conversations taking place in the academy and the church, IVP Academic will soon offer another vantage point of the academic publishing process with a new podcast called Behind the Books. The first episode releases May 2.
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Former boxing champion Andre Ward on Jesus Calling Podcast
Former boxing champion Andre Ward shares his life story, both inside and outside the ring, marked by struggles with family addiction and a sense of aimlessness on The Jesus Calling Podcast. Ward’s book, “Killing The Image,” is available from HarperCollins.
John Burke on Jesus Calling Podcast on near-death experiences
John Burke shares insights he gained from researching over a thousand near-death experiences on The Jesus Calling Podcast. These firsthand accounts convinced him—as an atheist at the time—of the existence of God, and of the notion that God hears us and is answering our prayers. Burke’s book, “Imagine The God of Heaven,” is available from Tyndale House.
Other News
- BMI Report Examines Book Printing in 2024: Manufacturing stablizing; Digital increasing
- Modeling the Compounding Cost of Sustainability in the Book Publishing Industry
- First Quarter Sales Rose 3% at HBG
- FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements That Restrict Job Switching: Authors Guild supports
- Indie Publisher Associations Prepare for an Inflection Point
- The Collective Bookstore in NJ Expands with Narnia-themed Children's Room
- French- and English-Language Canadians Protest Copyright Inaction
- China Bestsellers: February's Bid for Good Relationships
- PEN America cancels 2024 Literary Awards event and World Voices Festival
