Nashville, Tenn., April 2023 – Editorial Vida and Grupo Nelson, the Spanish publishing divisions of HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP), were recognized and honored with a combined 15 awards, including Book of the Year, at the 2023 Spanish Evangelical Publishing Association (SEPA) banquet on April 20, 2023.
Incen(diario) (Incen-diary) by Itiel Arroyo (Editorial Vida) was named the 2023 SEPA Book of the Year. It also won Book Cover of the Year, Best Spanish-Original Book, and Top-Selling Book in the Christian Living category. Incen(diario) is a “wreck this journal” style journal that seeks to help young readers grow more passionate about their relationship with Christ.
In addition to Incen(diario), the winning titles were:
LIBROS DE MAYOR VENTA (TOP SELLER)
Categoría Devocional (Devotional)
• En la oscuridad, ¡Resplandecerás! (You Will Shine in the Darkness) | Christy Muller | Editorial Vida
Categoría Fe y Cultura (Faith and Culture)
• La batalla cultural (The Cultural Battle) |Agustín Laje | Grupo Nelson
Matrimonio y Familia (Marriage and Family)
• Cautivante, Edición ampliada (Captivating, Updated Edition) | John Eldredge, Staci Eldredge | Grupo Nelson
Liderazgo (Leadership)
• Gana la guerra en tu mente (Winning the War in Your Mind) | Craig Groeschel | Editorial Vida
Vida Cristiana (Christian Living)
• Incen(diario) (The Incen-diary) | Itiel Arroyo | Editorial Vida
Libro de Niños (Children’s)
• Un gran corazón (One Big Heart) | Linsey Davis | Grupo Nelson
Libro de Estudio Bíblico (Bible Study)
• 21 leyes del liderazgo en la Biblia (21 Laws of Leadership in the Bible) | John Maxwell | Grupo Nelson
Biblia de Estudio con anotaciones en toda la Biblia (Study Bible)
• NBLA Biblia de Estudio MacArthur (NBLA MacArthur Study Bible) | MacArthur | Editorial Vida
KEY AWARDS
Mejor libro original en español 2023 (Best Spanish-Original Book)
• Incen(diario) (The Incen-diary) | Itiel Arroyo | Editorial Vida
Libro del Año “Harold Kregel” (Book of the Year – The Harold Kregel Award)
• Incen(diario) (The Incen-diary) | Itiel Arroyo | Editorial Vida
Mejor portada de Libro General (Best Book Cover)
• Incen(diario) (The Incen-diary) | Editorial Vida
Portada y diseño interior de la Biblia – Estudio (Best Interior and Cover Design for a Study Bible)
• NBLA Biblia de Estudio MacArthur (NBLA MacArthur Study Bible) | Editorial Vida
Mejor Anuncio (Best Ad Post)
• NBLA Biblia Ama a Dios Grandemente (NBLA Love God Greatly Bible) | Editorial Vida/HCCP
Mejor video: (Best Promotional Video)
• NVI – Biblia de Estudio Teología Bíblica (NVI Biblical Theology Study Bible) | Editorial Vida
“Every book we publish is an investment into the lives of the individuals they will impact. For the most part, we never fully know what that impact looks like or the extent of lives touched by each one,” said Cris Garrido, vice president and publisher for HCCP’s Spanish publishing program. “The SEPA Awards, however, give us a glimpse into the impact a book has as perceived by those closest to our readers – our retailers and distributors. Seeing 10 of our books and Bibles be recognized with 15 awards across all categories is a testament to both the quality of our authors and the work of our team.”
For more information on the 2023 SEPA awards, please visit their website.
About Editorial Vida
Editorial Vida is the Spanish imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing dedicated to publishing Bibles, books, devotionals and other resources that promote a relationship with Jesus Christ through His Word. Vida boasts the largest catalog of Spanish Christian products and resources and has exclusive distribution rights for the Nueva Biblia de las Américas (NBLA) Bible translation. For more information, please visit www.editorialvida.com
About Grupo Nelson
Grupo Nelson, the Spanish division of Thomas Nelson, is a world leading provider of Spanish-language Christian and inspirational content for all areas of life. Grupo Nelson publishes and distributes a wide variety of best-selling inspirational, family and relationship, children’s, personal development, and professional growth books and resources that are grounded in Biblical principles. The company distributes product in more than 100 countries from a variety of notable authors including John Eldridge, Billy Graham, Max Lucado, John Maxwell, John McArthur, Charles Stanley, Rick Warren, and Sarah Young. For more information, please visit www.gruponelson.com.
HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., is the world’s leading Christian publisher and is comprised of the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan imprints, as well as their respective Spanish-language imprints, and Olive Tree Bible Software. Its publishing program includes bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, scholarly resources, a variety of personal and small group Bible study programs, audio content, and digital content for the Christian market. BibleGateway.com, the world’s largest Christian content website, and FaithGateway.com, an online community dedicated to helping people grow in their faith, are also part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, which is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information visit www.
Contact: Amy Bigler, Director of Public Relations, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com
