December 31, 2018 Edition
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ECPA!
Industry News
David Moberg named PW Notable of the Year
David Moberg, senior v-p and group publisher of HarperCollins Christian Publishing and vice-chair of ECPA, has worked in Christian publishing since 1975 and played a crucial role in bringing Thomas Nelson and Zondervan together under the HarperCollins Christian Publishing umbrella.
PW’s 2018 Persons of the Year list includes Rolf Zettersten and David Moberg
WaterBrook and Multnomah Senior Editor Bruce Nygren retires
Laura Barker, VP, Editor-in-Chief for WaterBrook and Multnomah, imprints of Penguin Random House, has announced the retirement of Senior Editor Bruce Nygren.
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A call for papers/topics for BibleTech 2019, hosted by Faithlife
The 2019 conference planning team for BibleTech, a semi-annual gathering of individuals working at or near the intersection of Scripture and technology, is actively looking for papers or discussion topics. Submissions are accepted now through Monday, January 14, 2019.
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Milestones
Baker Publishing Group wins Christianity Today Award
Christianity Today recently announced the winners of their 2019 Book Awards. One Baker Publishing Group title won a top award. “Subversive Sabbath” by A. J. Swoboda won the Spiritual Formation category award as well as an Award of Merit in the Book of the Year category.
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Baker Publishing Group wins two Gospel Coalition Awards
In mid-December, The Gospel Coalition announced the winners of their 2018 Book Awards—and Baker Publishing took home two of these awards. “Love Thy Body” by Nancy Pearcey won the Public Theology & Current Events category and “The Devil’s Redemption” by Michael J. McClymond won the Academic Theology category.
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Media Announcements
When the most wonderful time of the year isn’t: Facing grief during the holidays
Bo Stern recently joined the Jesus Calling podcast to talk about how painful and disorienting the Christmas season can be for those dealing with grief and loss. Bo cared for her husband during a long battle with ALS before he ultimately passed from the disease. She shares how she faces sadness during a time of year when you’re expected to be joyful, with hopes of encouraging others who struggle during the Christmas season. Bo’s book, “When Holidays Hurt” is available from Thomas Nelson.
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Bible Gateway interviews Jack Countryman, author of “God’s Promises® Every Day”
As 2019 begins, times of change, trouble, or doubt can leave us looking for answers, wondering what God says about our situation. Millions have trusted Jack Countryman books based on the promises of God. His first 365-day devotional brings encouragement and assurance through Scripture and writings about the promises God has for your life. Bible Gateway interviewed Jack Countryman about his book, “God’s Promises Every Day: 365 Day Devotional” (Thomas Nelson, 2018).
Will Graham discusses his first-ever devotional book on podcast
Will Graham is the grandson of the legendary minister Billy Graham and the vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Will recently joined the Jesus Calling podcast to talk about what it was like growing up in the Graham family and about the winding path he followed as God led him to serve in his family’s ministry. Will’s first devotional book, “Redeemed: Devotions for the Longing Soul” is a collection of stories and devotions passed on from family and friends, and it is available from Thomas Nelson.
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Myquillyn Smith on podcast: Embracing where God has put you
Author and decorator Myquillin Smith has been encouraging women to embrace their homes–imperfections and all–for the past 10 years on her blog, The Nester. Myquillyn recently joined the Jesus Calling podcast to discuss how she began to let go of perfectionism and be content with what she has, right where God put her, and how she’s been able to use her home to connect with others. Myquillyn’s book, “Cozy Minimalist: More Style, Less Stuff” is available from Zondervan.
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Bible Gateway interviews Kathryn Slattery, author of “365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids”
Children ask such questions as, “How do I know the Bible is true?” “What does it mean when the Bible talks about the kingdom of God?” “How can God be three persons at the same time?” “Why couldn’t Jesus just stay on Earth forever?” “What is baptism?” “Who invented time?” Bible Gateway interviewed Kathryn Slattery about her book, “365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids” (Tommy Nelson, 2017).
Product News
Hendrickson releases new book by professional mediators
In their mediation practice, Carolyn Miller Parr and Sig Cohen discovered that families in distress more often than not experience pain from two main sources: broken family relationships, and a parent’s failure to plan for the future. “Love’s Way” is their answer to this problem.
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INDUSTRY
- Women’s Day features The Best Christian Books Everyone Should Read
- CT: David Dockery on the year’s most significant Christian books
- Max Lucado, John Ortberg on B&N’s Top New Year’s Books list
- Religion Publishers Have Great Expectations for 2019
- PW Call for Information: Social Issues & Religion due January 9
- CT: Billy Graham, Eugene Peterson, and Other Evangelicals Lost This Year
- Religious Comics Publisher Art Ayris Pays Ode to the Late Stan Lee
PUBLISHING
- The 2019 Pantone Color of the Year
- Reidy Touts 2018 as S&S's 'Most Successful Year'
- Europe's Book Market Grew Slightly in 2017
- New Edition of Fundamental Accessibility Tests for Reading Systems
- Bookstore Sales Increased 7.2% in October
- ABA Reports on Another Good Year for Indies
- Penguin Random House pledges £15,000 to diverse children's bookshop
- Why we might never see a used ebook marketplace
