February 27, 2023 Edition

Dr. David Anderson to present “Gracism in Publishing” to publishing leaders, May 9

Publishing leaders will gather in Nashville on May 9-10 for a series of sessions, discussions, and the annual industry awards event at the ECPA Leadership Summit.  Among the many featured speakers will be Dr. David Anderson, award-winning author of “Gracism: The Art of Inclusion.” Dr. Anderson will reveal practical ways publishers can help build bridges to help us understand how to incorporate diversity in publishing.

Register soon.  Early bird rates end in two weeks. 
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ECPA to host International Christian Rights & Export Fair, June 27-28 in Chicago

Registration is now open for the 2023 International Christian Rights & Export Fair, held June 27 & 28 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. Attendees and exhibitors are invited to register early. Exhibitor space is limited.

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Submission period for Christian fiction award opens this week

The nomination period for The Christy Award® will open this week on March 1, in nine fiction categories. All Christy Award submissions are open to works of fiction written from a Christian worldview, published traditionally or independently from March 2022 to March 2023. Submitters may also opt to nominate a title to be considered for the Christy Amplify Award on the application for no extra fee. For more information, visit the submissions tab at TheChristyAward.com.

knkPublishing announces new agreement with Nanmeebooks

Nanmeebooks streamlines its operations with knkPublishing, enabling them to follow their mission of promoting lifelong reading and learning to nurture Active Citizens in Thailand.

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IPG adds four new publishers to distribution program

Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the addition of four new publishers to its Spanish language and Trafalgar Square Publishing (TSP) programs: Editorial Destellos, Catapulta Editores, Alegría Publishing, and LID Publishing.

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ECPA welcomes new members

• Bridge Logos is dedicated to publishing content that glorifies and honors God and supports the spiritual needs of people around the world.
• XO Publishing is a leading creator of relationship-based resources, focusing primarily on marriage-related content for churches, small group curriculum, and people looking for timeless truths about relationships and overall marital health.
• Royal Palm Press is a printer based in Punta Gorda, Florida, providing one stop premier printing and binding services.

Author Tara Sun on Jesus Calling Podcast

Tara Sun recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how she had a plan for her life—med school, marriage, and then ministering to her community. At a very young age, though, Tara’s life took a major turn with an unusual medical diagnosis. She had to reframe her entire life as she dealt with her illness. What she discovered at this time became the focus of her writing and the message she wants to share with others. Sun’s new book, “Surrender Your Story,” is available from Thomas Nelson.