August 16, 2021 Edition

Industry News

Terumi Echols named President and Publisher of IVP

InterVarsity/USA has named Terumi Echols as president and publisher of InterVarsity Press (IVP). Echols succeeds Jeff Crosby who recently became president and chief executive officer of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), the trade association of Christian publishing. Before coming to IVP, Echols worked for nearly two decades at Christianity Today International, with roles including chief publishing officer and publisher of Christianity Today. “Terumi Echols was a key contributor and visionary to many, if not most, of the advances InterVarsity Press made during my time as its publisher,” Crosby said. “As IVP’s new president and publisher, she brings vision, a passion for sustained growth, and a deep understanding of the Press’s mission to the university, the church, and the world. I believe very bright days are ahead for IVP under Echols’s leadership.”

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ECPA presents webinar this Thursday on Navigating the Publishing Supply Chain

ECPA will host a panel of logistics experts, who work every day confronting the challenges in the book supply chain, to discuss the current issues around the supply chain and global crisis, and the best way forward.  Held this Thursday, August 19 at 10 am (central) and moderated by ECPA president Jeff Crosby, the panel includes Lisa White, International Transportation Manager at Ingram; Susie Scally, Director of International Sales at Meadows Wye; and David Hetherington, VP of Global Development at Books International. Free for ECPA members.

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Registration opens for The Christy Award® and Art of Writing events, Sep. 30 to Oct. 28

Registration is now open for the weekly Art of Writing seminars and the two free webcasts that will announce the finalists and winners for The Christy Award program.  The finalists will be announced online on September 30 and the winners via a Gala webcast on October 28.  Between those dates, the Art of Writing webinars will be offered each week.  The series is $79 and will pull together experts, publishers, and authors around these topics:  How to Be a Publishing Team’s Dream Author; Book Promotion Design Principles for Non-Designers; Writing with Authenticity and Intentionality; and Emotional, Spiritual, and Mental Health for Creatives.

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The Parable Group reports: YTD Christian retailer sales up 11% (2021 vs 2019)

As our world continues to establish a new definition for normal —The Parable Group continues to analyze data and provide insights into the sales and performance within the Christian retailing industry. Drawing on nightly sales and inventory data reported to ParableConnect from over 250 retailers, the following findings include national U.S. representation across independent Christian retailers from all major marketing groups.

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ECPA welcomes new member

ECPA welcomes Two Words Publishing as a Small Press Associate. Two Words Publishing exists to expand the reach of the Gospel and strengthen the Church by publishing and producing audiobooks. “Two Words” is representative of the first two words all Christians desire to hear from God when entering eternity, “Well Done.”

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Milestones

Elk Lake Publishing authors take five awards

Elk Lake Publishing, Inc., authors took home five awards from the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) Golden Scroll and Christian Market Book Awards August 15, 2021. Christian Market Book Awards were given to Billie Fulton for “One Moment in Time” (third place—Christian Novel of the Year) and to Michele McCarthy for “Aunt Ida Clare” (tied for second--Christian Children’s Fiction Book of the Year).

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Product News

Film Adaptation of “Redeeming Love” to be released by Universal Pictures in early 2022

The film adaptation based on Francine Rivers’ international best-selling novel is slated for release in early 2022 under the Universal Pictures banner. “Redeeming Love” is a powerful and timeless love story that takes place against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850. Directed by D.J. Caruso (xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE), it stars Abigail Cowen (Fate: The Winx Saga, Sabrina), Tom Lewis (GENTLEMAN JACK), Logan Marshall Green (UPGRADE, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, PROMETHEUS), Famke Janssen (X-MEN, TAKEN), Nina Dobrev (xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE, VAMPIRE DIARIES) and Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy, Euphoria, THE LAST SHIP, X-MEN).

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Newly illustrated collection of Kenneth Taylor’s classic Bible storybook released by 10Publishing

Best-selling author Kenneth Taylor was well-known for his faithful and engaging retelling of Bible stories for children. “Bible Stories Every Child Should Know” (10Publishing, 2021) presents the truths of the whole Bible in a language that is understandable for kids. Each story has 3-4 engaging questions to help children grow in their love of the Bible – and adults to fall in love with God’s Word all over again.

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Tyndale House Publishers Wander imprint to re-release Dragons in Our Midst Series

Tyndale House Publishers will re-release the four-book Dragons in Our Midst series by Bryan Davis on October 5, 2021. Titles including “Raising Dragons,” “The Candlestone,” “Circles of Seven,” and “Tears of a Dragon,” are contemporary fantasy novels that inspire young people to dig deep within to find their God-given strengths and use them to overcome any obstacle.

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Randy Newman, C.S. Lewis scholar and evangelist, shares insights for outreach in new book

There is only one C.S. Lewis, but through his new book evangelist and scholar Randy Newman skillfully helps readers to apply the methods Lewis used as they seek to share Jesus with those around them. “Mere Evangelism” (The Good Book Company, August 2021) inspires readers with insights found in Lewis’ famous radio talks, books, and personal writings.

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Tyndale Momentum releases “Hang On, Let Go” from bestselling author Frank Viola

Tyndale Momentum, nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, will release “Hang On, Let Go: What to Do When Your Dreams Are Shattered and Life Is Falling Apart” by bestselling author Frank Viola on August 17th, 2021.

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Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett tackle 'Crisis of Brokenness' in the Church

Ravi Zacharias, Carl Lentz, and Josh Duggar are the latest in a string of ministry leaders whose "secret sin" illustrates the "crisis of brokenness" in the church, two accomplished Christian authors claim. In the soon-to-be-released book “Free to Thrive” (Thomas Nelson), authors Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett say unresolved emotional and relational issues are wreaking havoc in the lives of many Christians -- including ministry leaders.

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