February 27, 2023 Edition
Industry News
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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IVP announces distribution and product fulfillment outsourcing to Longleaf Services
Building on its seventy-five-year tradition of developing and publishing thoughtful Christian content for both trade and academic markets, InterVarsity Press has announced a shift in its business operations. Starting in September 2023, IVP will begin outsourcing its order processing, customer service, and product fulfillment operations to Longleaf Services.
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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.
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.
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.
Staff Announcements
Firebrand Group welcomes new CEO Angela Bole
Firebrand Group (FBG) has announced the official placement of Angela Bole in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment to succeed previous CEO Fran Toolan was initially announced on June 9, 2022. Since then, Ms. Bole has worked alongside Mr. Toolan, the FBG Board of Directors, and various members of the FBG management team to ensure a smooth transition.
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Kregel Publications welcomes new Academic and Ministry Director
Tech-savvy leader Kristina Vandiver has joined Kregel Publications as the director of Kregel Academic and Ministry (KAM). In this role, along with leading the KAM team, Vandiver will help lead strategic marketing and editorial initiatives for these imprints.
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Milestones
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.
Outreach Magazine names Resources of the Year
For the 20th year, Outreach magazine is celebrating some of the best outreach-oriented books by honoring them as Outreach Resources of the Year. The Outreach Resources of the Year aims to highlight valuable resources for church leaders and are featured in the March/April 2023 issue of Outreach magazine.
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Four IVP titles names 2023 Outreach Resources of the Year
Outreach magazine has named four IVP titles as 2023 Resources of the Year. The honored books include “Wandering Toward God” by Travis Dickinson; “Agents of Flourishing“ by Amy L. Sherman; “Inalienable” by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens; and “Analog Christian” by Jay Y. Kim.
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“Reading the Bible Around the World” chosen as a Top Five Reference Book of the Year
Academy of Parish Clergy, Inc. has chosen "Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics" (IVP) as one of its Top Five Reference Books as part of its Book of the Year Awards.
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Product News
Lexham Press to release ‘Pastor, Jesus is Enough’ by Jeremy Writebol
To bring biblical clarity to the job description of today’s pastors and challenge them to fulfill it through Jesus’ sufficiency, author and pastor Jeremy Writebol has written “Pastor, Jesus is Enough,” releasing March 15 from Lexham Press.
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Focus on the Family announces summer 2023 releases
Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release four new kids’ and middle-grade books in the summer of 2023. In line with Focus on the Family’s corporate mission, the new products equip parents to raise their children with thriving faith.
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New Growth Press helps kids learn theology in new release
“The Acrostic of Scripture: A Rhyming Biblical Theology for Kids” (New Growth Press/February 23, 2023), by Jonathan Gibson and Timothy Brindle gives parents and teachers a unique and enjoyable way to teach theology.
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Media Announcements
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.
Other News
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- The Audie Awards’ 2023 Finalists: 26 Categories including Faith-Based
- Print Book Sales Dipped 0.8% Last Week
- B&N takes page from Amazon with $40-a-year membership program
- ABA Winter Institute 2023: PW recap
- Bookshop.org to Sell E-books, Publish First Print Title
- Gender pay gap reduces at HarperCollins but ethnicity pay gap slightly up
- 2023: Will the Paper Chase Persist?
- Self-Publishing Is Thriving, According to Bowker Report
