October 13, 2025 Edition

Industry News

Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group announces new imprint

Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group announces the launch of its newest imprint, Align Insight, the first new imprint introduced under the Penguin Random House Christian division. The debut signals PRH Christian’s confidence in the growing demand for values-oriented publishing that bridges Christian perspectives with mainstream audiences.

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ECPA names 31 industry Emerging Leaders for PubU scholar and mentorship program

ECPA has announced 31 recipients of the Emerging Leader scholarship and mentorship program for ECPA PubU – the industry’s training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals, taking place online as a series of webinars and meetups offered October 31 through November 14. NavPress editor Deborah Saénz is managing the program.

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The Good Book Company partners with Yoto, the fastest-growing kids audio platform

The Good Book Company is excited to announce that it is partnering with the Yoto kids audio platform to provide Yoto’s first officially licensed Christian content. Over the last few years, Yoto has become a major player in the children’s audio market.

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ECPA PubU Online Spotlight

PubU Online launches Oct 31 with keynote by Jerri Helms: Protecting Human Value in the Age of AI

ECPA PubU Online – a series of more than 40 training webinars in six publishing tracks led by industry experts – will launch on October 31 at 10 am CT with a keynote by PubU Brain Trust lead Jerri Helms. Helms is the SVP of Marketing at HarperCollins Christian Publishing and a regular speaker at industry conferences, where she has delivered many engaging presentations about maximizing digital visibility and audience engagement. Her opening PubU address is titled, “The Curiosity Advantage: Protecting Human Value in the Age of AI.”

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Staff Announcements

Jessica Breen will join Hachette Nashville as executive marketing director

On October 13, Jessica Breen will join Hachette Nashville as Executive Marketing Director, assuming marketing leadership for all four Nashville-based imprints – Center Street, FaithWords, Worthy, and Worthy Kids.

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IVP UK announces raft of new appointments, as part of ongoing expansion

Inter-Varsity Press UK (IVP UK) has appointed two new editors, Sydney Tooth and Elizabeth Sond, as part of an ongoing expansion. IVP UK is the evangelical publishing division of SPCK Group.

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Milestones

NavPress author Derwin L. Gray honored with Perkins Foundation Award for Leadership, Faith, and Racial Reconciliation

NavPress author, former NFL player, and Transformation Church lead pastor Derwin L. Gray was honored last week with the 2025 Dr. John M. Perkins Justice Award, presented by the Perkins Foundation. The award celebrates Gray’s extraordinary leadership and lifelong dedication to racial reconciliation—continuing the powerful legacy of civil rights leader Dr. John M. Perkins.

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IVP’s “Longing for Joy” receives Word Guild Award for best Nonfiction Book of the Year

InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that “Longing for Joy” by Alastair Sterne was named the Best Nonfiction Book of the Year as part of the 2025 Word Guild Awards. In addition, IVP Academic’s “Improvising Church” by Mark Glanville received the Word Guild Award in the Academic category. “The Return of the Kingdom” by Stephen G. Dempster received the top honor in the Biblical Studies category, and “The Riches of Your Grace” by Julie Lane-Gay received the award in the Christian Living – Personal Growth category.

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Media Announcements

Hearts & Minds will host interview with Paraclete author Jeff Crosby on October 20

Byron Borger, owner of Hearts & Minds Books in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, will host author Jeff Crosby for an online conversation on Crosby’s latest release “World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading” (Paraclete Press) on Monday, October 20 at 7 pm Central Time.

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Nord Compo interviews Thad McIlroy on AI for book publishers

Larry Bennett of Nord Compo recently interviewed Thad McIlroy about publishing innovation and artificial intelligence. In this podcast, Mr. McIlroy shares insights and predictions drawn from his book, “The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers.”

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Product News

Psychologist and bestselling author Henry Cloud pens first devotional book

After writing 46 books that have encouraged people worldwide, Christian psychologist, leadership expert and New York Times best-selling author of “Boundaries” Dr. Henry Cloud will release his first-ever devotional on October 28 called, “To Know Him: A 90-Day Invitation to Come to God As You Are” (Worthy Books).

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Lifeway provides full slate of Advent resources for families and churches

As churches and families prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, Lifeway Christian Resources has released a robust lineup of Advent Bible studies and resources, including an online event, designed to equip worshipers of every age to mark the season with Scripture, reflection and community.

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Worthy Books releases “Audacious” by Mary McDonald on October 14

Marty McDonald’s pivotal career moment was nothing if not audacious: she stopped the CEO of a candy company in a hallway, pitched her idea for a special gummy bear flavor, and was soon promoting the Black Girl Magic gummy bear at Sugarfina stores around the country. Now, Marty has penned a guide with Worthy Books to help women go after their most audacious goals in work and everyday life, and make them a reality.

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Leafwood Publishers releases Earl Young’s “Gold and Grace”

“Gold and Grace” follows the story of Earl Young, who won Olympic gold in 1960 at nineteen, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and embarked on a globetrotting finance career in the oil, gas, and precious metals industries.

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Paraclete Press releases “Journaling with the Holy Spirit” by Bonnie Rickner Jensen

“Journaling with the Holy Spirit” by Bonnie Rickner Jensen (Paraclete Press, October 14, 2025), invites readers into a 52-week journey into an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God through Scripture, reflections on the Word, journaling prompts, coloring pages, prayers, and praise.

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