November 29, 2021 Edition
Industry News
Doug Knox, SVP and Publisher at Tyndale House, to retire after 48 years of service
Tyndale House Ministries has announced that Doug Knox, Senior Vice President and Publisher, will retire on November 30 after serving at the company for 48 years. CEO Scott Mathews shared, “Doug Knox will be greatly missed at Tyndale. He has a unique ability to dream big and bring the seemingly impossible to fruition. He has traveled the world connecting with people, and we are all better for it. His legacy and influence will continue to impact Tyndale House Ministries.”
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MetaComet Systems to present free ECPA member webinar
ECPA business solution provider, MetaComet Systems will host a free webinar for ECPA members on Friday, December 10 at 1 pm ET: Five Barriers To Royalty Management Automation and How To Overcome Them. In this session, MetaComet Systems president David Marlin will address the barriers that come up again and again about adopting new systems into a business, and why it is more straightforward to remedy them than one might think. David will also discuss the specific benefits ECPA members receive on MetaComet’s services.
Registration open for Publishing in Color Atlanta conference
The first in-person Publishing in Color writers’ conference in over two years will be held at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta on March 10-11, 2022. This event allows writers of color to connect with Christian acquisition editors, executives, and literary agents.
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Milestones
Faceout Studio celebrates 25 years with release of wooden toy bookmobile
Faceout Studio is celebrating its 25th anniversary this fall by releasing a special edition wooden toy bookmobile, a collaboration with the amazing team at Candylab, New York. “It has been an honor to work with publishers and authors all these years. Our purpose is to illuminate stories and ideas with meaningful and beautiful visual expression. But our role doesn’t exist without amazing writers and avid readers. We wanted to celebrate books and reading this special year,” says principal, Torrey Sharp.
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Product News
Baker Publishing Group signs popular speaker, thought leader on race and identity
Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce it recently signed a two-book deal with Ally Henny, a popular speaker and thought leader on race, cultural identity, and faith. Her first book, scheduled for a Summer 2023 release, is tentatively titled, “I Won’t Shut Up.” In her debut book, Henny profoundly details her experience as a self-described “loud Black woman,” as she illuminates what it means to fight for one’s true identity amid cultural pressures to stay small, silent, and in line.
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Minno releases free Advent Family Devotional Guide + Videos
Minno launched free Advent resources for parents and kids looking to keep the focus on Jesus in the coming Christmas season. Minno, an app and online resource that helps families experience Jesus every day on and off screen, features intentionally curated shows that point to Christ’s values and prompt meaningful conversations among families. Minno Life, offering resources for parents, also features regular blogs from experts and the popular podcast, the Minno Raising Boys & Girls Podcast.
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Media Announcements
Podcast co-host and author Amanda Kloots on Jesus Calling Podcast
Co-host of The Talk, Amanda Kloots, recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share the story of how she met and fell in love with her husband Nick Cordero, and how she’s managed the grief process after his tragic passing from COVID-19 in 2020—including how she’s turned to God and prayer for comfort, and how movement has been medicine for her all throughout her life. Kloots’ new book, “Live Your Life,” is available from HarperCollins Christian Publishing.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- AAP: September Sales Up 2%, Trade Flat; Religious hardcovers up 19%
- CT: The next release by your favorite Christian author may be a board book
- New Faith-Based Books Face Up to a Messy World
- Authors Tap Spiritual Wisdom from Different Wells
- Strong Roots: Exploring Religious Heartland Publishing 2021
- Religion Book Deals: Nov. 24, 2021
- Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: December 2021
- PW Call for Spring 2022 Religion Announcements
PUBLISHING
- Ingram’s Lightning Source Opens Print-on-Demand Facility at Sharjah
- PW: Will Publishing Sales Grow Again?
- Hachette undergoes 'major overhaul' after staff and author census
- The Book Biz Learns to Embrace A Diverse Reality: Efforts to reach those in underrepresented communities
- The UK’s Publishers Association Charts a ‘Steep Rise’ in Audiobook Sales
