First Printing of 20,000 Sells Out Immediately, Second Printing Now in Stock
NASHVILLE, TN (June 17, 2026) — In March 2026, Rabbit Room Press published the latest in the bestselling Every Moment Holy series, Rites of Passage. The book’s first printing of 20,000 copies sold out immediately and appeared on multiple bestseller lists. ECPA Christian Bestsellers slotted Rites of Passage at #6 among all New Releases and at #1 for Young Adult titles – where it has remained #1 for three months. Amazon reported Rites of Passage as the #1 New Release in two categories: Christian Rites & Ceremonies and Teen & Young Adult Christian Devotionals/Prayers. The book, written by series author Douglas Kaine McKelvey, features 160 prayers and liturgies crafted around the everyday, sacred moments that shape young adulthood.
Since its debut in 2017, the Every Moment Holy series has become a publishing phenomenon for Rabbit Room Press, selling more than 600,000 books to date. Rites of Passage is the fourth title in the series, and the first to give voice to the longings, uncertainties, and hopes of young adults stepping into the wider world.
“For years, we’ve dreamed of releasing an Every Moment Holy collection for young adults and graduates, and we’re delighted to see how well this new volume is connecting with readers,” says Pete Peterson, the publisher for Rabbit Room Press. “The care and creativity Doug McKelvey puts into these liturgies is extraordinary. He crafts words to express the hopes and fears felt during the pivotal years of new adulthood, and he grounds those ordinary experiences within a sacred perspective.”
“During the transition from childhood home to college, career, or marriage, we forge habits, attitudes, and connections that last a lifetime – including spiritual practices,” says Douglas Kaine McKelvey. “Rites of Passage facilitates the practice of prayer, the habit of seeing the sacred within each day and every bend in the road.”
ABOUT DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY
Douglas McKelvey is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Doug is the author of the Every Moment Holy book series. Doug and Lise McKelvey, the parents of three young adults, live near Nashville, TN.
ABOUT EVERY MOMENT HOLY
Since its debut in 2017, the Every Moment Holy series has grown into a publishing phenomenon for Rabbit Room Press, with 600,000 books in print. Every Moment Holy inspires readers around the world through four volumes of liturgies, guided prayer journals, and the Every Moment Holy app, each designed to weave prayer and reflection into the fabric of everyday life. www.everymomentholy.com
ABOUT RABBIT ROOM
The Rabbit Room cultivates and curates stories, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered communities for the life of the world. Conceived in 2007 as an experiment in creative community, The Rabbit Room put down roots in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Nashville, Tennessee. The community’s creative ventures now include a podcast network, book store, Rabbit Room Press, and live events, including the annual Hutchmoot conference. www.rabbitroom.com
Media Contact: Carly Anderson, carly@rabbitroom.com, 704-654-0604
