Nashville (January 5, 2026) – HarperCollins Christian Publishing today announced it has purchased the book, children’s, and Bible publishing assets from DaySpring Cards, Inc., a leading creator of Christian greeting cards and specialty gift products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The DaySpring book and Bible catalog includes more than 350 backlist titles, featuring gift books, journals, devotionals, coloring and puzzle books, Prayers to Share pass-along notes, as well as Bibles and children’s books. HarperCollins Christian will continue to publish these products under the DaySpring publishing name.
Hallmark-owned DaySpring Cards, Inc. will continue operating its greeting card and social expression products under the DaySpring name.
Katie Matzenbacher, Acquisitions Editor; Daniela Howard, Editor; and Juanita Groomer, Senior Production Manager, will be integrated into the HarperCollins Christian Publishing teams to support the DaySpring publishing program.
“This strategic acquisition allows us to develop new products and further expand our reach in the faith-based market,” said Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “DaySpring’s Publishing assets perfectly complement our existing portfolio, especially our gift division. Combining DaySpring’s trusted brand with our expertise and reach will enable us to create innovative, inspirational products for readers and retailers, offering a wider selection of impactful content and delivering greater customer value.”
“We are delighted to welcome DaySpring’s talented authors and excellent team members into our publishing family,” said Laura Minchew, SVP and Group Publisher of Children’s books and Gift books. “The range and richness of their product offerings encourage and equip readers in their daily walk of faith. Our Gift team, Bible team, and Children’s team are well poised to continue and expand the DaySpring line of publishing.”
“This marks an important and promising step for DaySpring Publishing,” said Jeff Nichols, Vice President and General Manager of DaySpring. “HarperCollins Christian Publishing is a trusted partner with a strong commitment to faith-based content and excellence. Their expertise and reach will help carry the DaySpring brand forward, ensuring our vision to help every person experience and express the life-changing message of God’s love continues to impact readers for years to come.”
About HarperCollins Christian Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) is the world’s leading Christian publisher and home to renowned brands Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. It also operates various digital platforms, including FaithGateway, ChurchSource, and Bible Gateway—the world’s largest Christian website. HCCP specializes in bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, children’s books, academic resources, curriculum, gift books, audio, and digital content crafted for the Christian market. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, HCCP is part of HarperCollins Publishers. For more information, visit HarperCollinsChristian.com.
About Hallmark
For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and employing more than 20,000 worldwide, the company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark business designs and sells greeting cards, gifts, ornaments and gift packaging in more than 30 languages with distribution in nearly 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including a network of company-owned and independently-owned Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Hallmark Media is entertainment’s leading destination for feel-good content and operates three cable networks – Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark Family. Hallmark+, launched in 2024, is our streaming service and membership program delivering the very best of Hallmark all in one place, featuring a blend of all new, exclusive original series, movies, and other feel-good content plus monthly discounts and rewards for shopping at Hallmark retail stores and at Hallmark.com. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmark’s headquarters. Crayola® offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children’s creativity around the globe. For more information, visit Hallmark.com. Connect on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Contacts:
Erin Crum, HarperCollins Publishers, erin.crum@harpercollins.com
Chasity Edwards, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, chasity.edwards@harpercollins.com
