November 2, 2026 Edition
Industry News
Lakeside Book Company announces acquisition of Bradford & Bigelow
Lakeside Book Company announced today that it has acquired Bradford & Bigelow, expanding Lakeside Book’s platform with additional production and fulfillment operations focused on quality book manufacturing and specialized fulfillment services that can be tailored for both large and small publishers alike.
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ECPA to announce Top Shelf and Christy Award winners this week in Nashville
Two of Christian publishing’s premier award programs will announce their 2026 winners this week in Nashville, celebrating excellence in book cover design and Christian fiction.
The Top Shelf Book Cover Award winners will be revealed during the opening session of ECPA PubU on November 4, featuring keynote speaker Douglas McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series. The awards recognize outstanding design across Bible, Children’s, Fiction, and Nonfiction categories.
On November 6, The Christy Award® Gala, hosted by award-winning author and radio personality Chris Fabry, will announce winners in nine fiction categories, along with the Christy Book of the Year® and Amplify Award for Christian Fiction. The Gala concludes a full day of events featuring a morning gathering with finalist authors and the afternoon Art of Writing Seminar.
Both celebrations will take place at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, bringing together publishing professionals, authors, and readers to honor creativity and excellence in Christian publishing.
More at TopShelfAward.org, ECPAPubU.org, TheChristyAward.com
Staff Announcements
Maple Press welcomes Pete Larson as sales representative
Maple Press has announced that Pete Larson will join the company as a Sales Representative, effective November 2, 2026. Larson brings 29 years of experience in the book manufacturing industry, along with longstanding relationships with publishers and a deep understanding of the unique needs of the Christian publishing market.
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Milestones
ECPA recognizes “Great and Small Prayers for Babies” with Gold Sales Award
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has recognized “Great and Small Prayers for Babies” by Pamela Kennedy with its Gold Sales Award, honoring more than 500,000 copies sold. The board book is published by B&H Kids, the children’s imprint of B&H Publishing Group.
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Product News
Abundance Books releases memoir by retired Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplain
“Let Go and Don’t Worry About It: A Journey of Surrender and the Abundant Life God Promises” by Ginger Sanders releases November 3, 2026, from Abundance Books, LLC. Drawing on a lifetime that includes infertility, adoption, chronic illness, and disaster-response ministry, Sanders explores how surrender and trust shaped her marriage, family, and service to others.
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Brian D. McLaren releases second Installment of his Science Fiction Trilogy with Hodder Faith
From award winning bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and outspoken advocate for 'a new kind of Christianity,' Brian D. McLaren is releasing “The Great Rift,” the highly anticipated second installation of his gripping science fiction trilogy, releasing from Hodder Faith on Tuesday, November 3rd.
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Northwestern Publishing House releases “Gospel-Centered Mentoring”
Northwestern Publishing House announces the release of “Gospel-Centered Mentoring: Helping Mentees Rest in Christ Fully and Reflect Him Faithfully” by Matthew Doebler, a practical resource for pastors, leaders, parents, and Christians seeking to encourage others in their faith.
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NPH releases fifth and sixth volumes in the People's Bible Devotions series
Northwestern Publishing House announces the release of two new volumes in its ongoing 12-volume People's Bible Devotions series: “Being the People of the Promise” and “We Have Seen His Glory.”
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