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January 11, 2021 Edition

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Industry News

ECPA releases January 2021 Christian Bestseller lists

Despite the immense challenges of 2020—or perhaps because of them—sales of Christian books ended the year on a high note. Remaining at the top of ECPA’s Top 50 bestselling books is Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa TerKeurst (Thomas Nelson), which showed even stronger sales in its second month of release.   ECPA has upgraded the bestsellers site and rebranded to READ GOOD BOOKS — a site that features Christian book bestsellers, award winners, and more.

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Registration opens for Publishing in Color online conference

The Publishing in Color conference will be held online on April 19-23 and registration is now open.  The conference objective is to connect spiritual writers of color with Christian publishing editors, training, networking, and fellowship.

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Staff Announcements

Crystal Hardison named director of partner relationships for HarperCollins Christian Publishing

HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) has announced Crystal Hardison as the director of partner relationships, specifically stewarding the organization’s partnership with Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI).

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LaTasha Estelle and Shawn LeBar to lead Indie Retail Sales channels for HCCP and HarperCollins Focus

LaTasha Estelle and Shawn LeBar will lead a newly divided sales focus for the independent retail channels at HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus. To better accommodate the unique needs of indie bookstores across the nation, HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus will now have separate teams to manage its Christian-based independent retail accounts and general market, or ABA (American Booksellers Association) bookstores.

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Ronald L. Nickelson has retired as senior editor of the “Standard Lesson Commentary”

Ronald L. Nickelson, PhD, retired from his role as senior editor of the best-selling Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) on December 31, 2020. He began his 20 years of service on that curriculum line at Standard Publishing (Cincinnati) in 2000. When the product line was sold in 2015, he continued under new owner David C Cook (Colorado Springs). During several of those 20 years he also served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve. He continues in a part-time freelance role on production of the SLC.

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Milestones

Organizations partner to commemorate John Stott’s 100th birthday and ongoing legacy

Known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture, the late John R. W. Stott was once named among Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” His books have sold millions of copies and have inspired and transformed millions throughout the world. In commemoration of Stott’s one hundredth birthday in April 2021, InterVarsity Press (USA), IVP (UK), Eerdmans Publishing, Langham Partnership, and Faithlife are partnering to honor his ongoing legacy.

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Iron Stream’s new release debuts at #1 on Amazon

Laura Kim Martin’s reviveDAILY released January 5, 2021, and hit #1 New Release in Christian Meditation Worship and Devotion on Amazon the same day. ReviveDAILY is the first year of a two-year daily devotional that guides you through reading the Bible.

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Product News

Zondervan to release “NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible” from Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the "NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible" with General Editor Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Dr. Mohler is one of the foremost voices for evangelicals worldwide.

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Bestselling author of “The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross” releases new kids’ book

The Good Book Company is excited to announce the newest addition to the Tales That Tell The Truth series for children. Titled "The God Contest," this biblically faithful story shows readers how the God of the Bible proved himself to be the one true God (The Good Book Company, January 2021).

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Thomas Nelson releases NET ABIDE Bible Journals

Thomas Nelson, in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, is pleased to announce the release of the NET Abide Bible Journals. “The Abide Bible Journals are a beautifully designed tool to help you to reflect on God’s Word so that you can better meet and know God,” remarked Phil Collins, PhD, Professor of Christian Ministries and Executive Director, Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement.

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(in)Courage and Revell release four Women’s Bible Studies

Revell and (in)courage, a vibrant online community founded by DaySpring, the Christian products subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., is pleased to launch four new Bible studies. The studies will lead women on a journey to discover what God has to say about living courageously for him, especially when life gets hard, messy, and just generally upside-down.

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I Am Second releases new book of stories from individuals who overcame obstacles

Filled with powerful stories of men and women in the public eye who have broken the barriers of divorce, addiction, racism, abuse, miscarriage, shame and more, “I Found Love: True Stories of Discovering Love, Belonging and Friendship,” will release Jan. 12 from global storytelling organization I Am Second. “I Found Love” is authored by Doug Bender, I Am Second’s Chief Content Writer, and published by Nelson Books.

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Media Announcements

Bible Gateway interviews Hannah Brencher, author of “Fighting Forward”

What’s the next small step you can take to a better life? What reminder do you need to stay in the fight? How can you develop daily rhythms and sustainable faith in a culture of hustle? Do you have biblical hope for moving from anxiety and fear into action and victory? Bible Gateway interviewed Hannah Brencher (@hannahbrencher), author of “Fighting Forward: Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies That Hold You Back” (Zondervan, 2021).

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Tara Royer Steele featured on Jesus Calling Podcast about moving on and starting anew

Pie shop owner Tara Royer Steele recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how she grew up in a tough family business, and her longing for attention led her into an abusive marriage. After feeling God pushing her towards something better, and assuring her that He would be enough for her, Tara found the courage to start over, ultimately leading to her dream life where she creates a haven for people to connect over tables. Royer’s devotional, “Eat. Pie. Love.” is available from BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC.

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Sam Acho on being our authentic selves: Jesus Calling Podcast

NFL linebacker and author Sam Acho recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how he grew up in a faith-based home, forming a relationship with God early on. But as he got more integrated in his career, Sam began to separate from his foundational values, and he suffered an identity crisis—looking happy on the outside, but not feeling it on the inside. It wasn’t until he went through a reckoning of sorts that he was able to accept a truth from God that Sam was worth getting to know, and when he started placing value on things that mattered, his life started to turn around. Acho’s book, “Let The World See You” is available from Thomas Nelson.

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Other News

INDUSTRY

  • Announcing Raven: New Fiction Imprint from Paraclete that Recognizes Darkness, Reaches for Light
  • FRIDAY WEBINAR: “The Unifying Witness and Work of the Church” with CT’s Timothy Dalrymple and NAE’s Walter Kim

PUBLISHING

  • NPD: 2020 Was the US’ Bestselling Year for Print in a Decade
  • Print Book Sales Rose 8.2% in 2020
  • Industry Stock Prices Fell 4% in 2020
  • New Report Offers Post-Pandemic Outlook for Book Business
  • PW Launches New U.S. Book Trade Fair for May
  • PW diversity survey: Publishers respond to calls to increase diversity efforts
  • Scholastic Launches New BIPOC-Focused Publishing Program
  • HBG Hires Diversity and Inclusion VP
  • UK publishing leaders say diversity & support for bookshops is high priority
  • HarperCollins UK appoints Choonara in diversity and inclusion role
  • Bookstores Report Remarkably Successful Season; Record Book Sales
  • HarperCollins to Raise Minimum Pay
  • Hachette Book Group has announced its environmental successes from 2019
  • Chicago Review Press, owned by IPG, Acquires Fulcrum Publishing Titles

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