October 31, 2022 Edition

Industry News

Tyndale House Publishers to launch new imprint Tyndale Elevate

Tyndale House Publishers announces their impending 2023 launch of Tyndale Elevate, a new imprint focused on expanding its catalog of books that address Christian worldview topics and apologetics. The imprint's “ask. seek. find.” tagline reflects Tyndale Elevate’s dedication to elevating the conversation around what matters most and helping people explore the issues, assumptions, and worldviews behind pressing challenges to the Christian faith in the twenty-first century.

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Harper Horizon’s Andrea Fleck-Nisbet named CEO of IBPA

(PW) Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, founding v-p and publisher of Nashville-based nonfiction imprint Harper Horizon, will succeed Angela Bole as CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association, effective November 1. Bole will stay on until the end of November, before starting her role as CEO of the Firebrand Group.

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Ingram enters the Business to Consumer space

(PW) Citing the growing publishing industry need for more direct marketing to consumers, the Ingram Content Group has begun rolling out its first B2C program. Ingram iD is an advertising platform developed specifically for book publishers by Ingram’s consumer marketing services department, which is directed by Kim Schutte.

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ECPA PubU begins in just over two weeks: Last chance to register

ECPA PubU is set to gather 150+ Christian publishing professionals for networking and training related to their publishing role on November 16-17 at Lipscomb University in Nashville.  Packed into just two days, attendees can customize their training through a variety of offerings:
— Marketing Track sessions
— Editorial Track sessions
— Design Track sessions
— Production & Operations Track sessions
— Children’s Book Summit
— NPD Data Reports: Christian Book Market & Children’s books
— Emerging Leader sessions
— Top Shelf Book Cover Award celebration
— Art of Writing conference & The Christy Award® Gala
— Keynote by Dr. Christina Edmondson: Conveying Truth & Love through your work as a Christian publishing professional

Registration, Schedule, and Session info at ECPAPubU.org

Milestones

“The Celebration Place” from IVP Kids receives 2022 Jerry Pinkney Children’s Book Award

IVP Kids is pleased to announce that “The Celebration Place” by Dorena Williamson was selected as the winner of the 2022 Jerry Pinkney Children’s Book Award in the Religious/Faith category. The Jerry Pinkney Children’s Book Awards are sponsored by the National Black Book Festival (NBBF) and were established in honor of the late Jerry Pinkney, a world-renowned children’s book illustrator. Nominated titles for the award must be copyrighted in 2021 or 2022 and be either written by an African American author or have an African American theme.

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Dove Award-winner Phil Wickham’s first book charts on PW and ECPA lists

Phil Wickham has achieved bestselling author status after his new devotional climbed the ranks of the Publishers Weekly Hardcover Frontlist Nonfiction chart. Peaking at #25 the week of October 10th, “On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer” (K-LOVE Books) is Wickham’s first book. The book also debuted at #36 on the ECPA Christian Bestsellers list in October 2022.

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Inaugural Richard J. Foster award presented to NavPress author Trevor Hudson

NavPress has announced that Trevor Hudson, author of numerous books, including his most recent “Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St. Ignatius and Dallas Willard,” was presented with the inaugural Richard J. Foster award in Spiritual Formation.

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IPG’s Pam Harcourt named 2022 Star Watch honoree 

Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce that Pam Harcourt has been named one of this year’s Publishers Weekly Star Watch honorees.  Harcourt began her career as a bookseller and reviewer before joining IPG in 2006.

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Product News

DaySpring releases new product collection by Candace Cameron Bure for Walmart

Holiday gift ideas from DaySpring, in an exclusive collection with actress Candace Cameron Bure and Handlettering artist Maghon Taylor, are now available in select Walmart stores. The collections include wall art, devotional guides, as well as practical items like drinkware and stationary.

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Media Announcements

Kelley Earnhardt Miller on Jesus Calling Podcast

Kelley Earnhardt Miller lost both of her parents prematurely: her father—the famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Sr.—died in a car crash, and her mother from cancer. She recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share how through it all, she kept God at the center and found her calling in her caring for her little brother, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., not only as a troubled teen but as a successful adult. Miller’s book, “Drive: 9 Lessons To Win In Business and in Life,” is available from Thomas Nelson.

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