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September 14, 2020 Edition

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Industry News

Mark Taylor, CEO of Tyndale House, to retire after 47 years; will retain Chairman position

Tyndale House Ministries has announced that Mark Taylor, Chairman and CEO, will retire at the end of the current fiscal year (March 2021) after serving 47 years at the company. Mark will retain his position as Chairman of the Board.

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Gospel Technologies acquires Olive Tree Bible Software from HCCP

Gospel Technologies has announced the acquisition of Olive Tree Bible Software, Inc. from HarperCollins Christian Publishing for an undisclosed amount. President and owner of Gospel Technologies, Steven Cummings, is the previous vice president of operations for Olive Tree under HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

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ECPA releases September Christian Bestseller lists

The Christian bestseller lists for September are posted in 10 categories including Nonfiction and Fiction; juvenile; Bibles; Spanish; and New Releases.  Eight new releases made the Top 50 list.

View the lists.

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Christian Book Award® submissions:  Two more weeks at reduced rates

The submission period for the 2021 Christian Book Award program is now open in 12 categories until September 30 for books published between October 2019 and October 2020.  This year, ECPA reduced the cost for submissions for publishers. For more information, visit the Christian Book Awards website.

First 100 to register for Art of Writing webinar series to receive Christy Celebration Kit

The first 100 registrants for the Art of Writing webinar series will receive an exclusive Christy Award® Celebration Kit to arrive before the November 12th Winners Webcast, including a surprise finalist book, a few party treats, and other fun customized goodies to help you celebrate in style. The five-part Art of Writing webinar series will occur on Thursdays, from October 8 to November 5 and is priced at $79 for the full bundle, including recordings. The Christy Award finalist reveal and winners webcasts on October 8 and November 12 respectively are free, but registration is required.

Register.

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PubU Online News

Editorial panel on Diversity & Inclusion kicks off week three of PubU Online

What is the role of editorial in securing a more diverse and inclusive Christian publishing industry?  A robust conversation with Ed Gilbreath (IVP), Patnacia Goodman (Bethany House) and Ashley Hong (Random House), was moderated by Dr. Theon Hill with many key take-aways about recruiting and retaining editors of color, and their crucial role in the future of publishing.  Gilbreath stated that Christian publishers need to be intentional about building diversity & inclusion values into their mission; make it a priority; and build accountability around their progress.  Patnacia and Ashley encouraged other publishing professionals of color to speak up boldly and to seek out mentors.

Three more live webinars will commence this week in marketing, editorial, and production – as well as continued on-demand master classes and the opportunity to view the recordings of webinars already conducted. PubU Online will continue for almost 3 more weeks, concluding on October 1st with a plenary session that will feature the 2020 Top Shelf Book Cover Design Awards, followed by a special presentation by award-winning author and artist Ruth Chou Simons on “Art That Heals in a Time of Crisis.”

It’s not too late to register and receive the recordings of the webinars you missed in the last two weeks and participate in the webinars and discussions in the coming three!  REGISTER

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Milestones

Jemar Tisby’s “The Color of Compromise” reaches 100,000 milestone

Zondervan Reflective, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, today announced "The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism" by Jemar Tisby has sold more than 100,000 copies in print, audio and digital formats.

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“The Action Bible” celebrates 10 years, 85 million units in print

Publisher David C Cook will celebrate ten years of "The Action Bible" with the release of an expanded hardcover edition. Arriving this September, The Action Bible will feature 25 new Bible stories and 23 expanded stories – all illustrated by Marvel and DC Comics artist Sergio Cariello.

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ECPA presents Gold Award to “The Hideaway” for 500,000 sales milestone

ECPA recently presented a Gold Award to Thomas Nelson, recognizing 500,000 in sales for “The Hideaway” by Lauren K. Denton.  The title was Denton’s debut novel published in April 2017 which received Gold Award status in March of this year.  Congratulations!

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Media Announcements

Beyoncé’s pastor kicks off release with Tina Knowles Lawson Instagram Live interview

Tina Knowles Lawson, mother of Beyoncé, will feature an interview with longtime friend and IVP author Juanita Campbell Rasmus on Thursday, September 17, on her Instagram Live Talks with Mama Tina. This interview, with special guest Michelle Williams, will kick off the launch week for Juanita’s highly anticipated book "Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out."

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Bible Gateway interviews Jared Byas, author of “Love Matters More”

What does the Bible mean when it instructs us to “speak the truth in love”? Does a biblically based Christian life mean you have all the answers? What should it look like for Christians to love their neighbors deeply and authentically? How is truth lived out in love in practical ways every day? Is what we believe less important than how we believe it? Bible Gateway interviewed Jared Byas (@jbyas) about his book, “Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus” (Zondervan, 2020).

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Musician and author of “Once A Shooter” TJ Stevens on Jesus Calling Podcast

Singer/songwriter TJ Stevens recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how after an abusive childhood and several suicide attempts, TJ walked into his Virginia high school with a gun, filled with a darkness driving him to do things he’d have never thought possible. But when TJ was on his knees in desperation, he felt God moving him toward a different outcome. As TJ says, “It’s never too late to turn around and do the right thing.” Stevens’ book, “Once A Shooter,” is available from Salem Books.

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Other News

INDUSTRY

  • August Religion Bestsellers: Politics Pushes to the Top
  • Religion Book Deals: September 9, 2020
  • Religion News Briefs: September 9, 2020
  • PW: Christianity Confronted with New Ideas of Identity
  • PW: Lecrae Opens Up on Healing in Chaotic Times
  • New Yorker interviews Brazos author: How BLM Is Changing the Church
  • CT: Acting affirmatively on the side of racial justice affirms the truth of the gospel
  • Author Charles Stanley Stepping Down After 50 Years as Pastor
  • Bible Gateway's Free Online Bible Study To Start on Sept. 14
  • Barna free webcast on Relationships & Mental Health in the Church

PUBLISHING

  • Frankfurt Cancels Physical Fair, Goes All Virtual
  • Wildfires Taking Toll on Booksellers, Publishers
  • July Sales Jumped in Trade, Fell in Education
  • Print Unit Sales Rose 4.3% Last Week
  • LSC Communications to Close Kendallville, Ind., Book Printing Plant
  • CJK Group Forms New Content Business
  • US National Book Awards’ Literarian Award: The Late Carolyn Reidy
  • A Different Kind of Independent Bookstore Day
  • Daunt outlines his strategy for Barnes & Noble
  • BISG free webinar on September 22: Right-Sizing Your Business

DIVERSITY IN PUBLISHING

  • PRH Releases Workforce Report on Diversity
  • PW's Nicole A. Cooke on turning antiracist knowledge & education into action
  • First Black Director of 127-year old press named: Parneshia Jones Named Director of Northwestern University Press
  • Rose Named VP of Diversity Initiatives at Macmillan
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