Amy Simpson Becomes Tyndale Bibles Associate Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers has named Amy Simpson associate publisher for Bibles, where she will join the leadership team and direct Bible acquisition and development activities for the Bible Group.
Bible publisher Blaine Smith cited Simpson's “rich and varied experiences” in editorial and publishing positions at Group Publishing, Christianity Today, and Moody Publishers. She is also a certified life & leadership coach and author of three books published by InterVarsity Press.
Katherine Easter Moves into Acquisitions at Zonderkidz
Katherine Easter has become acquisitions editor for Zonderkidz, the children’s imprint for HarperCollins Christian Publishing’s Zondervan division, shifting from her role as an editor in HCCP’s custom products division. Easter joined HCCP in early 2019 after five years at Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. She’ll work alongside Megan Dobson, v-p and publisher for Zonderkidz, to identify and acquire authors to create picture books, nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult titles, and oversee brands including The Beginner’s Bible and The Berenstain Bears.
Brian Dembowczyk Moves to Nelson Bible
Thomas Nelson has named Brian Dembowczyk associate editor for the Bibles team, overseeing editorial strategy, new projects, author acquisitions, and to serve as the main editor on thematic study Bibles. Dembowczyk spent the last six years as the managing editor and publishing team leader for The Gospel Project and is studying for his doctorate in philosophy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as an adjunct professor.
Holman Bibles, Lockman Foundation Partner on Specialty Bibles
Holman Bibles, a division of B&H Publishing, has announced a partnership with the Lockman Foundation to produce Bible resources with the New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2020 text. The first releases, in spring 2022, will be the NASB Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible and the NASB Super Giant Print Reference Bible.
Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bible and Reference, said that publishing certain text and specialty Bibles with the NASB translation “complements our other translation offerings. We know there are many readers who appreciate the translation philosophy of the NASB and the place it occupies on the translation spectrum, falling into the tradition of a more literal, word-for-word translation."
Zondervan Bibles Tabs Laura Bartlett for Associate Publisher
Zondervan today announced Laura Bartlett as the new associate publisher for its Bibles team, managing multiple product lines within the Zondervan Bible publishing program and working alongside the editorial director. Zondervan publishes the New International Version (NIV), New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), New American Standard Bible (NASB), and the Amplified Bible (AMP).
Bartlett is an 18-year Christian publishing veteran, most recently serving as director for three Kregel imprints. Prior to this, she spent eight years with the Tyndale Bibles team. “Laura’s unique blend of Bible and academic publishing experience, broad industry relationships, and business management skills make her a natural pick for this role,” said Melinda Bouma, v-p and publisher, Zondervan Bibles.
