Posts by Kaylisa Montijo
Christian Book Award® Winners Announced for 2026
The Bible Recap for Kids named Christian Book of the Year® as Bible engagement titles continue to surge SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 29, 2026 — Last night, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the 13 winners of the 2026 Christian Book Award® program, recognizing excellence in Christian publishing across 12 book and Bible categories, with The Bible Recap for Kids: A 365-Day…
Read MoreECPA Announces Retirement of President Jeff Crosby
Board Initiates Search for Successor Chicago, Ill., April 30, 2026 — The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has announced that President Jeff Crosby will retire from his role on April 30, 2027, concluding five and a half years of dedicated leadership. “Serving ECPA since July of 2021 has been one of the greatest honors of my…
Read MoreBaker Publishing Group Wins Three 2026 Christian Book Award® Categories, Including Top Honor for The Bible Recap for Kids
ADA, Mich., April 30, 2026 — Baker Publishing Group is celebrating three wins at the 2026 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book Award® program, including the program’s highest honor, Christian Book of the Year®, awarded to The Bible Recap for Kids: A 365-Day Guide through the Bible for Young Readers by Tara-Leigh Cobble (Bethany House). The awards…
Read MoreDr. Jeremiah Johnson’s The Jesus Discoveries Tops the News York Times Bestseller List and Hits Both USA Today and PW Lists
ADA, Mich. (May 1, 2026) — Baker Publishing Group is thrilled to announce The Jesus Discoveries by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston (Bethany House, March 2026) has landed at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and has also been named to the Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists this week—a triple-list achievement that signals broad cultural interest in the book’s exploration of the Shroud…
Read MoreThe Manhattan Confessions | Danger Waits On Every NYC Sidewalk
The Manhattan Confessions stood out to me in all the best ways! After so many books with simple plots and shallow love, this slower read was the healing balm my brain didn’t know it needed. Main Themes The plot in The Manhattan Confessions was surprisingly intricate, with several different threads of danger and mystery Ivy…
Read MoreA Brewed Awakening | Rom-Com in a Small Town
A Brewed Awakening is another clean rom-com for adults, with small-town rivalries turning into forever love. Main Themes Daphne loves tea and pink, while Finn loves hearty pub food and rock music. They are both trying to grow their business and also trying very hard not to fall in love. The main trope of A…
Read MoreHandle with Care | Finding Hope in a Hostage Situation
This is probably going to be my favorite book of 2026! Marybeth Mayhew Whalen put together an absolute masterclass on how to perfectly blend a whimsical writing style, loveable characters from all generations, and tense action sequences without losing sight of the humanity of each person involved. This was by far the best quality and…
Read MoreMore Than Friends | A Classic, Hallmark-Style Summer Romance
More Than Friends by Denise Hunter is set to be one of the best-selling contemporary romance novels of the summer and a new favorite for those who enjoy low-spice, Hallmark-style love stories. Main Themes This was a true romance novel, with the main attraction being cute muscles and hunky kisses . . . I mean,…
Read MoreThe Lumber Baron’s Wife | A Dual-Timeline Historical Drama
The Lumber Baron’s Wife is a historical drama set in the late 1800s lumber craze, when millionaire lumber barons decimated forests under the false assumption that the trees would always be there to harvest. Main Themes Three women are at the heart of this novel: Ashley, Kate, and Hannah. They are each lost in their…
Read MoreThe Christy Award Comes to Nashville on November 6
CHANDLER, Ariz. — April 17, 2026 — The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is pleased to announce that The Christy Award® will be held in person this year in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together the Christian fiction community for a dynamic, one-day experience featuring two signature events: Art of Writing Conference and The Christy Award Gala.…
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