June 30, 2025 Edition
Industry News
ECPA announces PubU Online program and leadership this fall
ECPA’s annual fall training program – ECPA PubU – will be presented online in 2025, delivering expert training and networking for publishing practitioners through daily webinars offered from October 31 to November 14. A committee of industry leaders, called the “Brain Trust” will develop the training in six publishing tracks.
Supadu and Bookwire cooperate to expand publishers’ D2C sales opportunities
Supadu, a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, has partnered with Bookwire to deliver streamlined, customisable website solutions for publishers, enhancing their digital presence and expanding their reach.
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Upcoming ECPA webinar to discuss successful and strategic intern programs
Tyndale House Publishers conducts one of the largest and most effective intern programs in the industry and sees this as a strategic investment. Alla Kucher, Director of Talent Management, and Lindsey Bergsma, Senior Talent Management Specialist will share how they have built and manage an effective intern program in this free ECPA member webinar on July 11, 10 am central.
Asia Christian Rights & Export Fair held in Bangkok in September
In conjunction with CLC International, ECPA is debuting a new event within the ECPA Global Collective: The Asia Christian Rights & Export Fair held in Bangkok, Thailand on September 1-2. The event will gather publishers and rights professionals for connection and rights & licensing business. Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors.
Milestones
Milestone Sales Awards presented to Crossway and Barbour titles
ECPA recently recognized the following titles, published by Crossway and Barbour Publishing, Inc., that have achieved milestone sales exceeding 1 million (Platinum) and 100,000 (Bronze):
- PLATINUM: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund (Crossway)
- PLATINUM: The Complete Guide to the Bible by Stephen M. Miller (Barbour Publishing, Inc.)
- BRONZE: 365 historias bíblicas para la hora de dormir by Barbour Publishing, Inc.
- BRONZE: Choose Joy by Barbour Publishing, Inc.
- BRONZE: Living Life Backward by David Gibson (Crossway)
- BRONZE: Mornings with God by Emily Biggers (Barbour Publishing, Inc.)
Product News
WaterBrook signs Luke Lefevre in two-book deal
Luke Lefevre, named by Outreach Magazine as one of the top 20 Christian leaders today, brings his passion to see revival in the church to WaterBrook in a two-book deal starting with “Dethrone Fear: Finding the Courage to Not Waste Your Life.”
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Matthew W. Bates to publish with IVP Academic
Award-winning author and New Testament professor Matthew W. Bates has signed a contract with IVP Academic for the Summer 2028 release of his book tentatively titled “ChristFormed: How Beholding Jesus Leads to Discipleship.”
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Tommy Nelson announces new line of Strawberry Shortcake books
Tommy Nelson has announced a new licensing agreement with WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, to bring beloved Strawberry Shortcake and her “Berry Besties” to life for a new generation, beginning with two upcoming board books.
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New Lifeway Women studies aid in learning truth, navigating culture
Four new Bible studies from Lifeway Women aim to aid churches and individuals in discipleship this fall. Participants will learn biblical truth, as well as how to navigate the challenges of modern culture with God’s Word.
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New Growth Press series helps young adults apply theology to the real world
The Real-World Theology Series, a new series published by New Growth Press in partnership with Spurgeon College, launches August 25. Each book helps youth and young adults understand how the Bible speaks to the practical details of life.
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Other News
- ‘The European Accessibility Act Is Here: Now What?’
- Federal Judge Rules AI Training Is Fair Use in Anthropic Copyright Case
- Meta Wins AI Copyright Case, But Judge Writes Roadmap for Authors’ Revenge
- Microsoft sued by authors over use of books in AI training
- Spanish Publishing Industry Continues Hot Streak
- AAP's StatShot: US Industry Down 4.0 Percent in April
- Digital Audiobook Sales Sank in April
- The U.K. and U.S. Publishing Industries Are Growing Closer
- Russia Destroys Publishing House In Kyiv Following Book Festival
- SCOTUS Mandates Opt-Outs on LGBTQ+ Books in Schools, Funding for E-Rate Program
- Independent Publishers Are Fed Up with Barnes & Noble’s Buying Practices
- BISG webinar on July 8: Rethinking Print Sourcing: Strategies for a Changing Industry
- BISG Publishes An Updated Map of BISAC to Thema
- 2025 Beijing Book Fair: Slow but Steady Recovery of Children’s Market
