June 8, 2026 Edition
Industry News
Baker Publishing Group launches first imprint for Children
Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce their newest imprint, Seed & Sparrow™, set to debut in Spring 2027 with three lead titles from acclaimed authors. With an emphasis on teaching the truth of God’s Word to the next generation, Seed & Sparrow will publish picture and board books that communicate clearly and creatively to children.
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Hachette Nashville introduces Apiary
Hachette Nashville announces the launch of the newly created faith-based publishing imprint, Apiary. Under the leadership of Vice President and Publisher Daisy Hutton, Apiary will publish books designed to meet readers’ most deeply-felt needs that offer opportunities for spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical transformation.
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ECPA webinar this Friday: The Vanishing Church with Ryan Burge
ECPA’s summer webinar series begins this Friday, June 12, with The Vanishing Church: What Recent Data Reveals About Religious Decline and What Publishers Need to Know, featuring researcher Ryan P. Burge. The session will explore new data on religious decline and what it means for publishers. This free ECPA member webinar is part of the ECPA Focus series. Register by June 11.
ICREF begins next week in Chicago; Registration still open
The International Christian Rights & Export Fair (ICREF) takes place next week, June 16–17, at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and registration remains open. This global gathering brings together Christian publishers, distributors, and vendors for two days of networking, rights discussions, and partnership opportunities.
Book Manufacturing Mastered returns to New York City
The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) is pleased to announce the return of Book Manufacturing Mastered, its flagship industry event, now in its sixth year. The 2026 event will be held on Tuesday, September 17th at the Thomson Reuters office at 3 Times Square in New York City.
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Product News
Thomas Nelson Bibles debuts NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition
Thomas Nelson Bibles today announced the release of the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition, a first-of-its-kind format for a full New Testament designed to deepen engagement with Scripture through the practice of tracing.
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Lifeway re-releases the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible
Holman Bibles, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, has announced the re-release of the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible, a widely used study resource designed to help readers better understand Scripture.
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Savannah Chrisley signs debut book deal with W Publishing and Thomas Nelson Gift
Savannah Chrisley, media personality and entrepreneur best known for starring on the USA Network series Chrisley Knows Best and its spinoff Growing Up Chrisley, has signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.
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Faith Words releases Unburdened by Joyce Meyer on July 9, 2026
New York Times bestselling author and leading Bible teacher Joyce Meyer announces her latest title with Faith Words. “Unburdened” releases July 9, 2026 with practical and doable steps to lessen stress.
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New Growth Press to release two titles on August 3rd
- You Are a Child of God: Devotions for Living Your Grace-Filled Identity by Katie Polski is an eight-week devotional encouraging readers to live in the freedom, joy, and security of God’s family. More
- 10 Mistakes I Made in Youth Ministry: And What You Can Learn from Them by Steve Eatmon offers a candid, insightful guide for youth leaders seeking to navigate the challenges of ministry to teenagers with wisdom and grace. More
Other News
INDUSTRY
- ECPA PubU early bird registration opens next week: Nov 4-5 Nashville event
- Registration is open for inaugural Brazil Christian Rights & Export Fair
- Early bird registration open: ECPA C-Suite Symposium, Asheville in September
- Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Cannounce Selah Award winners
- Catholic Publishers Name 2026 Honors, Awards
- PW: Bible Study Guides Are Booming
- MAI webinar June 16: Emotion & Symbolism in Writing with DiAnn Mills
PUBLISHING
- U.S. Audiobook Sales Grew 9% in 2025, to $2.43 Billion
- More Data Confirms Impressive Growth for Brazil’s Publishing Market in 2025
- At the U.S. Book Show, Experts Tackle Publishing’s Hottest Topics
- Exports, Digital Audio Helped Power U.K. Publishing Industry
- BISG webinar on June 9: State of Book Distribution
- The Green Book Alliance Book Carbon Calculator Live Launch
- Netflix Launches Book-to-Screen Hub
- The rise of collectable editions in publishing
- Why tech giants are being sued for ‘stealing’ America’s top storytellers
