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Welcome to the CBPA Website!

If you are unable to find the information that you need, please contact our office at:
E:
cliffk@cbpa.org  or  P:  210-368-2055

CBPA Home Page

The Catholic Book Publishers Association (CBPA) exists to support the sustainability of viable and vibrant Catholic publishing particularly in North America. The CBPA recognizes the value of cooperation among Catholic book, music, curriculum, and national periodical publishers and serves as a vital resource for its members. The Association is made up of Publisher Members, Associate (Service) Members and Individual Members.



 “Touching the human spirit and...contributing greatly

to the enrichment of people’s minds and

the spread and consolidation of the kingdom of God.”

Decree on the Mass Media 1, 2

 

Mission Statement

The Catholic Book Publishers Association provides leadership to, among, and on behalf of its members, who serve the Catholic market.

 

The mission of the Catholic Book Publishers Association is to:

  • Address the editorial, marketing, financial, and management needs of its members
  • Build cooperative and informed relationships
  • Support Catholic literacy




Member Quick Facts
 

Welcome to this new feature for 2008/2009!
CBPA updates are listed on the pages of this website.
Here's a quick way to learn what's new. 
The short notices below will provide you with direct links to the new information. 



New Postings: 

Catholic BestSellers List:
July 2009

June 8, 2009 Press Release: St. Anthony Messenger Redefines Strategy, Reduces Staffing

June 3, 2009 Press Release: A New Day in Catechesis – Our Sunday Visitor Acquires Harcourt Religion Publishers fromHoughton Mifflin Harcourt

Catholic BestSellers List: June 2009

Positions available updated May 6, 2009: http://www.cbpa.org/memberservices/positionavailablewanted.html  

Catholic BestSellers for May 2009: 
May 2009  

Catholic BestSellers for April 2009:
April 2009

Brief Summary of the Google Book Settlement, William T. McGrath of Davis McGrath LLC: Summary

Welcome to our newest CBPA Members:

Windom Publishing: http://www.cbpa.org/publisher/windom.htm
My Catholic Faith Press: http://www.cbpa.org/publisher/mcfp.htm
Davis McGrath, LLC: http://www.cbpa.org/service/mcgrath.htm

Bulkley Dunton Paper Group: http://www.cbpa.org/service/bd.htm

General Industry News:
 
 http://www.cbpa.org/newslettersandupdates/generalindustrynews.html 

Industry Conference List:   http://www.cbpa.org/newslettersandupdates/industryconferences.html
- Please let us know if there are conferences that you think should be listed on this site.
 


Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of CBPA's cooperative marketing programs:

A.  CatholicsRead
 - 
It's time to enroll in the 2009 CatholicsRead program!   Featured books:  Mark, Acts, Exodus
      Visit:  
http://www.catholicsread.org/booksubmissionform.html
 - Audio clips now available for titles in the CatholicsRead program. 
     To see an example go to:
http://www.catholicsread.org/publishersuggestedbooks/spirituality2008.html
     Scroll down to the WLP title:  Keep in Mind and select the link:  Listen to Audio Clips

B.  Catholics Bestsellers Poster Monthly Insert Program 
Visit:  http://www.cbpa.org/images/09-Insert06-07promosample.pdf  
- Communicate with the Catholic Booksellers 
- Give extra visibility to your new titles 
-  Promote your publishing program

C.  Spirit of Books







Catholic Book Publishers Association
11703 Huebner Road, Suite 106 - 622
San Antonio, Texas 78230
P: 210-368-2055
F: 210-368-2601
E: cliffk@cbpa.org 
 
Websites: 
www.cbpa.org and www.CatholicsRead.org