February 26, 2024 Edition

Industry News

Nelson Publishers proudly announces Dave Schroeder as Vice President of Marketing

Nelson Books, a hallmark of literary excellence and innovative leadership in publishing, is honored to announce the appointment of Dave Schroeder as Vice President of Marketing, effective February 26.

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Early bird discount ends in two weeks for Leadership Summit

In its 50th anniversary year as an association, ECPA will present its annual Leadership Summit for executive teams in Christian publishing on April 30 to May 1 in Chicago. Speakers include Russell Moore, Kathryn Scanland, Claude Atcho, Madeleine Lambert, Michelle Sanchez, Stan Jantz, and others — with presentations, panels, and case studies on AI, global supply chain, leadership, culture, and the Church. Early bird discounts are available until March 8 and multi-employee discounts are available.

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Christy Award submissions for fiction opens Friday

Nominations will be accepted March 1-31 in nine fiction categories for The Christy Award® program. Submissions are open to works of fiction written from a Christian worldview, published traditionally or independently from March 2023 to March 2024. The Christy Award Winners Gala and preceding Art of Writing seminars will be held on November 14 in Chicago.

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ECPA welcomes new industry affiliates

Givington’s is a full service agency that serves Christian publishers in a variety of ways including retail services, fulfillment, creative services, more.

Vick’s Printing is a 105-year-old, third-generation soft cover book manufacturer that also offers warehouse and fulfillment services to clients.

Woodland Group gives latest update on shipping crisis in Red Sea

Retailers have begun increasing the volume of their backup stocks to avoid product shortages and are starting to adapt to their shipments taking longer due to rerouting around Africa.

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Supadu and Books International announce end-to-end eCommerce and fulfillment partnership

Supadu and Books International are delighted to announce a new partnership that brings together Smart Buy Button technology and eCommerce capabilities to create a new fully integrated BI shopping cart for all Books International customers.

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Milestones

Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado hits 150 million products in print

HarperCollins Christian Publishing announces author and pastor Max Lucado has achieved a remarkable milestone with 150 million products in print. In more than 35 years of publishing, Max Lucado has penned more than 40 works of adult nonfiction, standing alongside dozens and dozens of bestselling children’s books, gift books, Bible studies, commentaries, and collections.

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"Learning Humility" honored as Outreach Spiritual Growth Resource of the Year

Outreach magazine named “Learning Humility” by Richard J. Foster as one of two 2024 Spiritual Growth Resources of the Year. Three additional IVP titles made the shortlist for the “Also Recommended” resources in the categories of apologetics, social issues, and spiritual growth.

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ECPA recently presented the following Platinum and Gold Milestone Sales Awards

The PLATINUM AWARD for 1 million sold was presented to:
CSB She Reads Truth Bible by Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams, CSB Bibles by Holman, Holman Bibles, B&H Publishing

GOLD AWARDS for 500,000 sold were presented to:
3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls by April Frazier, Barbour
One-Minute Prayers for Women by Hope Lyda, Harvest House
The Great Disappearance by Dr. David Jeremiah, W Publishing
The Red Sea Rules by Robert J. Morgan, W Publishing
Worry Less, Pray More by Donna K. Maltese, Barbour

Outreach Magazine names Resources of the Year

For the 21st year, Outreach magazine is celebrating some of the best outreach-oriented books by honoring them as Outreach Resources of the Year.

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Product News

Nijay K. Gupta signs contract with IVP Academic for “God Spoke Through Her”

New Testament professor and author of “Tell Her Story,” Nijay K. Gupta, has signed a contract with IVP Academic for the 2028 release of “God Spoke Through Her: Women Prophets as God’s Spokespersons in Scripture.”

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Children’s biography of Joni Eareckson Tada by Kristyn Getty to be released in August

The Good Book Company announces the upcoming release of Joni Eareckson Tada: "The Girl Who Learned to Follow God In a Wheelchair" (August 2024) written by singer-songwriter and longtime friend of Joni, Kristyn Getty.

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Zondervan releases debut memoir of two-time Grammy® Award winner Zach Williams

Two-time GRAMMY® award winner Zach Williams has become one of CCM’s leading artists with his singular blend of southern rock, country, and faith-filled songwriting. In his debut memoir, “Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home” (Zondervan, February 27, 2024), Williams gets candid about his journey from substance abuse to a life of faith, hope, and freedom.

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Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson releases book next month with Nelson Books

No.1 New York Times bestselling author, highly acclaimed podcaster and A&E’s Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson is set to release his latest book, “I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It: Why Jesus Is Your Greatest Hope on Earth and in Eternity” on March 12 with Nelson Books.

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