Email Posted December-2008


Link to the ECPA Top 50 Bestseller List for December 2008.  


Should you have any questions or comments, please forward them to mcovington@ecpa.org .  
Thank you.
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Michael Covington
Information & Education Director
ECPA
p: (480) 966-3998 Ext 209
mcovington@ecpa.org
www.ecpa.org

Papyrus Proof works on printed and/or online versions of the following:

Publishers wishing to learn more about Papyrus Proof services and rates may call 813-789-4145, or email Kate at ksjpublish@aol.com. Visit the company web site at www.jesse.us.com/papyrus.htm 

E.T. Nedder Publishing Joins Paulist Press

Ernie Nedder called to tell me that effective immediately, E.T. Nedder Publishing of Tucson, Arizona was being added to the Paulist Press company profile. Renowned Catholic education publisher, Ernie Nedder founded E.T. Nedder Publishing in 1999. Ernie said that he chose Paulist Press for its marketing, sales and distribution services and because he “desired to focus on developing resources for use in Catholic religious education.” Ernie seemed delighted and NCCL is happy for him.

Notice arrived in the August 4, 2008 NCCL Newsletter

Press Release 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         Contact: Laura Baker

                                                                                                         734-475-9145          

Date: July 25, 2008

SHERIDAN BOOKS, INC. IS FSC CERTIFIED

On June 20, 2008, Sheridan Books, Inc. (SBI), a custom book manufacturer located in Michigan, received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certification (SW-COC-003264) from the SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance.

By becoming FSC chain-of-custody certified, SBI is able to address a growing customer need, the desire to use certified paper and pulp based materials.  FSC certification is another way SBI is showing its commitment to environmental issues by being able to produce books that are FSC chain-of-custody certified. In 2006 Sheridan Books signed on as a member of the Green Press Initiative and committed to sourcing paper that is verified to be free of endangered forest fiber and is bleached with Processed Chlorine Free (PCF) or Enhanced Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) protocols.  Currently, SBI only works with mills that are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or FSC certified.

Sheridan Books, Inc. is committed to protecting the environment and to the responsible use of natural resources.  As a printer, with paper as a core part of its business, SBI is concerned about the future of the world’s endangered forests and is committed to implementing policies that facilitate conservation. The FSC chain-of-custody provides assurance that customers are buying products sourced directly from responsibly managed forests. FSC independently tracks, traces, and identifies wood fibers from the forest through every step of the procurement process, confirming that each supplier along the way follows rigorous controls, management, and reporting practices. Publishers wishing to learn more about SBI’s FSC certification may contact their sales representative or call SBI at 734-475-9145.

Sheridan Books, Inc. is a custom book manufacturer providing professional publishers complete book manufacturing services.  Available printing options include sheet-fed and web offset printing, and a variety of digital printing options. SBI offers one-color through four-color text and component printing capabilities. Multiple in-house binding styles include soft-bound and hard-bound.  Complete digital workflow and an onsite distribution center provide one-stop service for publishers.  Sheridan Books is a division of The Sheridan Group (Hunt Valley, MD).

NCCL 2009 Moves Forward – Literally

The 73^rd Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership has literally been moved by one day. Originally scheduled for April 26-29, the 73^rd Annual Meeting and Conference will begin Monday morning, April 27, 2009 and conclude Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM. A letter of advisement concerning this change has already been sent to all those who have pre-registered.

A scheduling conflict arose around the number of double sleeping rooms available at the hotel because of an over capacity crowd for a national convention that immediately precedes NCCL’s meeting and conference. The decision by many of those conventioneers to stay over on Saturday evening jeopardized the ability of NCCL to accommodate the number of persons arriving on Saturday evening because of the early Sunday morning conference commencement. After extensive deliberation, the Conference Planning Committee recommended to the NCCL Board of Directors that the schedule for the 2009 conference remain as planned but that the conference itself be scheduled one day later. At their monthly conference call meeting in July, the Board unanimously supported the recommendation.

The 73^rd Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership will begin Monday morning, April 27, 2008 at 8:30 AM for First-Time Attendees, followed by the Official Conference Opening at 9:30 AM. The Conference and meeting will conclude Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2008at 3:00 PM. More information will follow in the weeks to come.

Certification AlliancePartners: History and Update

The National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM), the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL), the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), the National Association for Pastoral Musicians (NPM), and the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM) held their annual Steering Committee meeting last week at the NPM offices. Carol Jadach, Co-chair of NCCL’s Standard’s and Certification Committee and I were there.

History

In 1990, NFCYM received approval of their standards from the USCC Commission on Certification and Accreditation for the first parish-based lay ecclesial ministers, youth ministers. The following year, 1991, NALM followed suit and received approval of standards for pastoral associates and parish life coordinators. In 1996, NCCL received approval of parish catechetical leaders’ standards.

In 1999 NALM, NCCL, and NFCYM joined efforts to combine their standards for different fields within lay ecclesial ministry into the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers, which was released in 2003. These combined standards were for parish catechetical leaders, pastoral associates and parish life coordinators. In 2005, NPM joined this effort and certification standards for directors of music ministries were added to the combined certification standards.  NPM successfully sought approval that year from the USCCB CCA for its new standards and existing certification process. This spring NACFLM has also become a partner after opening its own file with USCCB/CCA.

Current Efforts

The certification alliance has formed three task groups to address:

1. Revision of the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers, following the guidelines from USCCB Commission on Certification and Accreditation
2. Development of a national certification process offered by the alliance partners but approved by the USCCB Commission on Certification and Accreditation
3. Consolidating the different codes of ethics for different lay ecclesial ministries into a single code of ethics for all lay ecclesial ministers.

The goal is to submit these items for approval by the USCCB Commission on Certification and Accreditation by the year 2011. As a member-driven organization, the work of these committees will be submitted to our membership for their feedback. An extensive consultation will be undertaken with the Representative Council and a formal resolution of acceptance will need to be submitted to the Board of Directors. A copy of the meeting summary of the Monday, June 2, 2008 Steering Committee meeting can be found on our website www.nccl.org under NEWS and then click on Alliance. This is for members only. You must login in order to view this document.

Continued Collaboration with NCEA

Thursday, June 5, by invitation of Diana Dudoit Raiche of NCEA, I met with the NPCD Executive Committee and the Interdepartmental Religious Education Department Executive Committee. NCEA President Dr. Karen Ristau was also present. Several of the participants hold dual membership as they are also NCCL members. They were most gracious and hospitable and are looking forward to our time together in November when they will hold their meetings simultaneously with our Representative Council meeting. Thursday evening we will meet together for the evening meal, common prayer and a time for the building of “Communities of trust.”

In an effort to better understand our organization and how NCCL works, I was asked to address these six topics:

• Mission of NCCL
• Role of the Executive Director at NCCL
• Governance/Board/Representative Council/Committee Structure at NCCL
• NCEA-NCCL Dialogue Outcome
• November Meeting in Chicago with the NCCL Representative Council
• Catechetical Standards revision process and NPCD

A copy of the handout distributed to those present can be found on our website www.nccl.org under NEWS and NCCL/NCEA Dialogue. Scroll down to the second document.  This is for members only. You must login in order to view this document.

Posted: May 14, 2008

NECEDAH, Wisc.—Catholic Word President Carolyn Klika announced today the addition of two new publishers to the Catholic Word consortium, Circle Press and Saint Benedict Press.

Circle Press of Hamden, Conn., publishes some 20-plus titles, including best sellers The Better Part and the new biography on the Pope, Benedict of Bavaria, which has sold several thousand copies in the last three weeks.

Saint Benedict Press of Charlotte, NC,  is best known for their Catholic Classics series, which reproduces such timeless works as The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis, Story of a Soul by Thérèse of Liseiux, and G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy, as well as quality Catholic Bibles.

“We’re very excited about the addition of these two phenomenal publishers,” said Klika. “They’re both an excellent fit with our mission to provide Christian resellers with some of the top sellers in the Catholic market. The addition of Circle Press and Saint Benedict Press will expand our offerings and help us build on our commitment to provide excellence in service and product. 

Catholic Word is a consortium of over a dozen Catholic publishers and music producers (including Ascension Press, Basilica Press, MercySong Ministries, Life Vision, Lilyfield Press,  Coming Home Resources, My Soul to Keep, Catholic Report Press, Star of the Bay Press, and Catholic Exchange and Champions of Faith who ship together to make resellers’  purchasing experience more streamlined, efficient, and thus profitable. Its stated mission is to build up the Church one soul at a time through top quality, faithful Catholic books, adult and youth formation programs, DVDs, CDs, and other resources. A few of their best-selling authors include Scripture expert Jeff Cavins, Theology of the Body expert Christopher West, Matthew Pinto, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, apologists Patrick Madrid, Fr. John Bartunek, and radio personality Teresa Tomeo.

Submitted by: Brian O'Neel of Catholic Word

Posted May 12, 2008

Reprint of an email that was sent from Trade Show Marketing to the CBPA Office:

Evaluating your exhibit performance
In a time when corporations and governments are faced with doing more with less marketing resources, knowing that your exhibit program is achieving a positive ROI or ROO is crucial.

When you examine your results you want to be sure you have answered the Evaluation question, "How do we know if our exhibit program is doing what it is suppose to do?"

Simple measurement does not tell you the whole story. For example if you set your objectives too low, meeting them does not really prove anything. If you set them too high then missing them also leaves you with an information shortfall. In either case do you have enough information on how to improve your performance in the future?
Read full article

Karen Ristau, President of NCEA and Leland Nagel, Executive Director of NCCL recently met to discuss the proposal made to combine our two organizations and form a new Catholic organization. The proposal grew out of conversations held seriously over the past three years and periodically over perhaps the past 30 years. We both believe it is a noble step, but a premature one since respective constituencies barely know one another. A member of the NCCL Representative Council described it as an arranged marriage.

The time and energy that has been consumed by this effort has stretched the resources of both organizations and has diminished the potential that could be created by cooperation and mutuality in the immediate future. Neither organization can afford the time, energy and finances to engage in additional joint meetings nor can either association afford to continue on parallel paths in an isolated manner.

However, these past three years and in particular a joint meeting of both governing boards in March 2007 confirmed that NCEA and NCCL share many of the same values, are both dedicated in mission to passing on the faith, and serve some of the same people.  Karen and Lee have made a commitment to find ways the two organizations can collaborate in order to serve our members’ needs. Immediately both organizations will invite members to attend their national conferences/convention at member rates. (You can find that on both web sites.)

Lee and Karen are exploring other ideas for joint ventures, ways to share resources, to plan common meetings times. For example, without allocating additional monies, NCEA Advisory committees and NCCL’s Representative Council could gather simultaneously around a common topic, leaving time for each group to address their own business agendas separately yet sharing prayer and liturgy. President Ristau and Executive Director Nagel are requesting the various committees to propose additional ways of collaborating, networking, and sharing resources for the mission we hold in common.

Much can be accomplished when both groups work together and model, beyond our own members, to our church what it means to be disciples of Jesus.  Perhaps the day, then, will come when we are strangers no longer, when coming together will not be described as an arranged marriage.

This announcement will be placed on our website and updated periodically. Province representatives will be invited to discuss the possibilities at their respective meetings and at the Houston Conference.

Posted: 2-15-08 (at the request of the US Census Bureau)

Businesses: Don't Hold Out on America

If your business received a 2007 Economic Census form in December, and you returned it on time, the Catholic Book Publishers Association thanks you. But if you missed the Feb. 12 deadline, we urge you to seek a 30-day extension and complete the form as soon as possible. Businesses that received forms are required by law (Title 13 of the U.S. Code) to respond.

In today's changing economy, timely and relevant facts and figures are essential for sound business and government decision making. The Economic Census is the primary benchmark for measuring 96 percent of the gross domestic product. Ben Bernanke has said, "The Economic Census is indispensable to understanding America's economy."

Businesses can request a 30-day reporting extension, or get help with their form, via the Internet (http://business.census.gov) or by calling a toll-free number (800) 233-6136 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

Once you have sent your figures in, take a break and see how your business compares with industry averages from past censuses.  At http://business.census.gov, click on "Industry Snapshots", then select your industry.

But if your company has not returned the 2007 Economic Census form, do it now. The rest of us are waiting for you.

Posted:  2-13-2008

Faith and Work in Cyberspace

The National Center for the Laity, which was the genesis of this online conversation, is part of an ecumenical group called the Coalition for Ministry in Daily Life. They hold an Annual Consultation that is open to anyone who is interested in the question of connecting faith and work. I am on the Chicago host committee and would like to invite you to consider coming to Chicago for the three-day conference. I especially encourage you to think about sending or bringing some young adults to introduce them to this movement.

I’m no expert on young adults, although I used to be one about 30-40 years ago. But I do have three children of my own who are young adults right now, and I have taught the high school religious education program at my church for the past five years. So I do know something about what young adults want (besides more money from Mom and Dad, that is).

What young adults are really looking for is a mission worthy of their lives. It is that simple, and that complex. They are looking for a framework on which to hang all the decisions they are making about life and a vision that can sustain and inform and inspire them as they make those decisions. Fortunately, Christianity has such a framework and vision to offer. It is the mission of Jesus of Nazareth to inaugurate the kingdom of God “on earth as it is in heaven” through our work on out jobs, with our families and friends, and in our community and civic involvements. It is a life of service, joy and meaning. There is no more compelling mission, as most of us oldsters now understand.

The 16th Annual Consultation of the Coalition for Ministry in Daily Life has been specifically designed to appeal to young adults who are searching for a mission worthy of their lives. They will meet and hear from such old-fogie practitioners and theoreticians of ministry in daily life as Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Martin Marty, Scott Young, David Miller, Larry Suffredin, Jack Fortin, Bob Wheeler, Wayne Schwab, Tom Ott, and David Neff.

But they will also hear from people their own age from the Interfaith Committee on Worker Justice, United Power for Action and Justice, and Public Action for Change Today—all Chicago-based social justice organizations that have a special focus on attracting and developing young adults’ public skills. For the question is not just “why should I take action to bring about a better world?” but also “how do I take effective action to bring about a better world and who can teach me to do so?”

Those who attend the Consultation will participate in an Evening of Music and Poetry on Friday night with Denise Lagiglia, Charles Rernard, and Judy Valente, listen to musician Bill Garvey from BustedHalo.com on Saturday night, and (if they wish) attend the Cubs-Rockies game at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 1.

The Consultation will be held at the beautiful Cenacle retreat center in the heart of Chicago’s trendy Lincoln Park neighborhood. The cost for everything, including food and lodging, is $240 for a shared room, $300 for a single, or $75 for a commuter. (Cubs tix are an extra $50 and limited to the first 25 registrants who want to go.) 

So, come to Chicago on May 29-June 1, but do yourself (and them) a favor by bringing one or two young adults with you. Use cajolery, bribery, guilt—whatever works. Remember, someone turned you on to the idea when you were a young adult that the vocation of all Christians is to transform the world. Now it is time to do the same for them. They will thank you for it later.

For further information or a brochure about the Consultation, contact me at gfapierce@aol.com.
Thanks, Greg Pierce

FR:    Executive Director, Leland Nagel

RE:     Participation in a survey

DA:     February 13, 2007, 

There is a great deal of conversation today about generations and their varying impact on everything from the workforce to the polling booth.  Dr. Tom Walters, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, a member of NCCL and a past president of our organization, has designed a survey that provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your generation and the impact it has had on you personally and professionally as a catechetical leader.

The survey is composed of twenty-one questions - a number of which are open-ended and a few which ask you to indicate your agreement or disagreement with statements regarding the catechetical ministry. A summary of the results of the survey will be posted on both the NCCL website and the NCEA website. 

This is just another example of our cooperative efforts and willingness to work together. NCEA will include the findings in a book on catechetical leaders and the future of the ministry to be published later this year.  To complete the survey please click here CATECHETICAL SURVEY. 

The deadline for completing the survey is midnight Friday, February 29, 2008.

Blessings,

Lee Nagel

Posted: 2-13-08

2008 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL - FIRST VENDOR DEADLINE
NEW YORK (February 13, 2008)  The 2008 New York Book Festival's early-bird vendor deadline arrives on March 1 for its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital.

Last year, over 20,000 attendees enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Manhattan’s Central Park as they browsed books, listened to music and author readings and enjoyed our food vendors. This year, the day festival will offer expanded stages and new opportunities for authors, publishers, musicians and vendors. The early-bird deadline for vendors, which offers lower rates and preferred placement, arrives at midnight on March 1. Please e-mail NewYorkBookFest@aol.com for an application.

2008 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL ADDS LANGUAGES
NEW YORK -  The 2008 New York Book Festival has added German and Portuguese language books to its accepted entry list. The festival has set Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 as the dates for its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital.

This year, the June 28 day festival will offer expanded stages and new opportunities for authors, publishers, musicians and vendors. The New York Book Festival awards ceremony will be held on Friday evening, June 27.

The 2008 New York Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/’zines, e-books, poetry, wild card (anything goes!), unpublished stories, science fiction, horror, photography/art, romance and biography/autobiography works.

A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:

1) The story-telling ability of the author.
2) The potential of the work to win wider recognition.

Entries can be in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish, French or Italian and must be published on or after January 1, 2000. Our grand prize for the 2008 New York Book Festival Author of the Year is $1500 and a flight to New York for the awards and our day festival in Central Park.

ENTRIES: Please classify your book and enter it in the following categories. Multiple entries must be accompanied by a separate fee for each book.

1) General Non-fiction
2) General Fiction
3) Children’s books
4) E-books
5) Comics/’zines
6) Wild Card (anything goes)
7) Unpublished Stories
8) Teenage
9) Science Fiction
10) Romance
11) Biography/Autobiography
12) Audio/Spoken Word
13) Poetry
14) Photography/Art

FESTIVAL RULES: New York Book Festival submissions cannot be returned. Each entry must contain the official entry form, including your e-mail address and contact telephone number. All shipping and handling costs must be borne by entrants.

NOTIFICATION AND DEADLINES: We will notify each entry of the receipt of their package via e-mail and will announce the winning entries on this web site shortly after the entry deadline.

Regular registration deadline submissions in each category must be postmarked by the close of business on May 25 , 2008. Winners in each category will be notified by e-mail. Please note that judges read and consider submissions on an ongoing basis, comparing early entries with later submissions.

TO ENTER: Click on the "ENTER THE COMPETITION" link at newyorkbookfestival.com and follow the directions to get an entry form. Forms may also be faxed/e-mailed to you by calling our office at 323-665-8080 or e-mailing us at NewYorkBookFest@aol.com. You may also register over the phone with a credit card. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee via check, money order, credit card payment or PayPal online payment of $50 in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.

Entry fee checks/money orders should be made payable to JM Northern Media LLC. We’re sorry, but entries must be mailed and cannot be delivered in person or by messenger services to the JM Northern Media offices.

Entry packages should include one copy of the book; any relevant marketing material; a copy of your official entry form; and the entry fee or receipt from online payment.

Entries should be mailed to:
JM Northern Media LLC
7095 Hollywood Blvd.  Suite 864
Hollywood, CA 90028

AWARDS: Winners of the 2008 New York Book Festival will be honored at a gala ceremony held the night before our annual day festival in Central Park. You do not need to be present to accept your award or accompanying prizes.

New York Book Festival winners in each category will be admitted free to the awards ceremony. The New York Book Festival selection committee reserves the right to determine the category eligibility of any project.

VENDORS AND MUSICIANS: If you would like to be a part of our day festival in Central Park, please e-mail us at NewYorkBookFest@aol.com for an application.

The New York Book Festival is produced by JM Northern Media LLC, producers of the Hollywood Book Festival, DIY Convention, London Book Festival and DIY Book Festival, and is sponsored by The Hollywood Creative Directory, eDivvy, Westside Websites and Shopanista.

Posted:  February 8, 2008

Spring Book Show 2008 Focused Seminar 3
"Earning a Comfortable Living through Freelance Writing and Self-Publishing"

Friday, March 28, 2008
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga.

You're invited to this Spring Book Show 2008 focused seminar to be held in Hall B at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta on March 28, 2008. The seminar title is "Earning a Comfortable Living through Freelance Writing and Self-Publishing" Following is the agenda, including faculty, topics and times. Enrollment information appears below the agenda.

Seminar attendees receive free admission to the Spring Book Show - normally $50 per person.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon – Angela K. Durden, business writer and children’s book author, “Marketing and Promoting Your Self-Published Book”

Are you interested in selling your book nationwide but can‘t even figure out how to sell it locally? Having a hard time zeroing in on the best strategies that fit your life and circumstances? Have some ideas but need feedback? Then don’t miss Angela K. Durden’s seminar where you will dig into, tear apart, and rebuild your marketing tactics and refine your style. Bring your ideas, any existing materials, printouts of your web pages, and your book, even if it isn‘t finished! Durden will teach you how to look at what you have to offer on several levels: visually, emotionally, financially, and realistically. At the end of this intense, fast-paced, and information-packed session you will leave with a good idea for marketing and press releases and promotion ideas for your book that will work in your life. Peter Bowerman will join her during the last hour for: a brief introduction to his afternoon session, a discussion of using ebooks as a way to add profit to your hard book sales, and a Q&A where you can ask any questions on your mind.

Angela K. Durden, a former free-lance writer, started a writing, design, and print brokering business in 1992. In 2000, she started a small publishing company to publish and market her own works. Her first book, Nine Stupid Things People Do To Mess Up Their Resumes, sold 1,000 copies. It also proved to be a popular book to steal; yet she still broke even. Heroes Need Practice, Too!, her second book, was published in 2006 and is the first in the A Mike and His Grandpa Story children’s series. The next book in the series is currently being illustrated and is planned for a late-2008 release. She is also editor of the monthly non-profit trade newsletter, UTA Industry Watch.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – “Becoming a ‘Well-Fed’ Freelance Writer” with Peter Bowerman, successful commercial freelancer and author of the “Well-Fed” series. 

Love to write, but hate to starve? Interested in turning your love of writing into a $75-$125 an hour living? Like the idea of freedom, flexibility and enviable lifestyle benefits? Join veteran commercial freelancer Peter Bowerman, for an exciting exploration of the lucrative and surprisingly accessible field of commercial freelancing: writing for businesses. In this fast-paced session, you’ll see actual samples of commercial work, while learning how to get started, where the business is, how to get it, what to charge, and much more. In the last hour of the workshop, Angela Durden will join him to discuss the freelancing subject, and we’ll open it up for a Q&A session.

Peter Bowerman, successful commercial writer (since 1994) and business coach, is the author of the award-winning Well-Fed Writer titles, the self-published how-to “standards” on lucrative commercial freelancing (). His impressive commercial client list has included Coca-Cola, BellSouth, IBM, UPS, American Express, Mercedes-Benz and the Woodruff Arts Center. He has published over 250 articles and editorials, leads seminars on writing and is a professional coach on both commercial freelance-business start-up and self-publishing. Bowerman chronicled his self-publishing success (50,000 copies of his two books in print, and a full-time living for five-plus years!) in his award-winning 2007 release, The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living.

Seating is limited! Sign up for this informative and entertaining workshop now at Spring Book Show Seminar 3  http://anvilpub.net/spring_seminar_3.htm!

Address:
Anvil Publishers, Inc.
3852 Allsborough Drive
Tucker, GA 30084

Posted 11/1/2007

Dear Friends,
 
I wonder if you would be interested in notifying your constituency that our new national journal, American Theological Inquiry (www.atijournal.org) is actively seeking quality Christian books for review. 

ATI is a biannual publication with a distribution list of approximately 4000 scholars of religion in the U.S.  Our first issue will be distributed on January 15, 2008; with the second coming out on July 15, 2008. 

We would be delighted to have mention by the CBPA to your members in the interest of promoting quality publications that affirm the historic Christian faith. 

ATI's editorial contacts are listed below. 

Very Best Wishes, 
Gannon Murphy, PhD
General Editor
American Theological Inquiry
1280 Grand Avenue, Suite 304
St. Paul, Minnesota  55105
Tel: 651-330-2523
Fax: 651-389-0522
gmurphy@atijournal.org
www.atijournal.org

WORLD LIBRARY PUBLICATIONS 
the music and liturgy division of J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
     
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rev. Lucien Deiss, Renowned Scripture Scholar and Expert on Liturgical Music, Dies at age 86.
October 11, 2007 (Franklin Park, IL) ― On Tuesday, October 9, 2007, Reverend Lucien Deiss, C.S.Sp., celebrated what he often referred to as “the most joyful day of my life” in returning home to be with his Lord. His funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, October 13 at Seminaire des Missiones in Larue, France.  
Father Deiss, a native of France and resident of the Seminaire des Missiones in Larue, France, was a pastor, liturgist, composer, author, and international lecturer. Best known to Roman Catholics in the United States through his scriptural songs such as “All the Earth” “Keep in Mind” and “Grant to Us, O Lord,” Father Deiss was also widely known in Europe and the U.S. as a scholar in the fields of Sacred Scripture and Patristics. He was selected by Pope Paul VI to coordinate the Lectionary psalter following the Second Vatican Council. His “Biblical Hymns and Psalms” was the first significant way that millions of Catholics in the U.S. came to sing the Word of God and treasure it in their hearts. For this he was given an honorary Doctorate in Sacred Music from Duquesne University.

A tireless advocate of the reforms of Vatican II, Father Deiss continually encouraged those who worked in liturgical reform in the United States to remain fervent in prayer to the Holy Spirit, and he dedicated much of his life to liturgical catechesis through workshops and the well-known “Deiss days” sponsored by his publisher World Library Publications (WLP), then known as World Library of Sacred Music. He was, above all, a man of prayer, dedicated to the celebration of the Eucharist, and was always filled with a gentle and loving humor. 
”We at World Library Publications mourn the passing of Father Deiss, and share in his joy as he lives and sings for all ages in the eternal light of his Risen Savior,” shares Mary Prete, General Manager of WLP.

More information about Father Deiss’ life, ministry, and published works is available at www.wlpmusic.com.

Submitted by: Jennifer Odegard, World Library Publications

New Day Publishing Links Music and Movement with Effective Learning

Brain research supports age-appropriate activities in early childhood Christian education

Greensboro, NC. -–  New Day Publishing, Inc. has released a paper citing recent brain research that supports the inclusion of a variety of learning styles in early-age Christian education. Music and movement are particularly important as they enhance listening skills, language development, gross motor skills, memory, concentration, body and spatial awareness, social skills, and self-expression. Music and rhythm are also one of the multiple learning styles identified by thought leader Howard Gardner. For many preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade youngsters, movement and rhythm are the preferred learning style.

Children more easily understand and celebrate God’s love for them through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities that allow them to sing, move, cook, and play. The learning is always more memorable if children can hear it, smell it, touch it, or taste it.

Download a free copy of the article at http://newdaypublishing.net/index.php?page=free-articles

Books and music from New Day Publishing incorporate best practices in teaching youngsters basic Christian values through interactive, Bible-based, hands-on activities.  Teachers, homeschoolers, parents, care providers, and volunteers will find many ways to help youngsters “make a joyful noise to the Lord” with easy-to-use and fun activities.

About New Day Publishing, Inc.

New Day Publishing produces Christian educational materials for teachers and parents that encourage and support the spiritual development of young children. In our overly materialistic culture it is more important than ever to share the wonders of God’s creation with our children and to exemplify Christian values at home and in our communities. New Day Publishing is committed to providing teachers and parents with fresh and engaging learning materials that give young children a positive start down the life-path of Christian living. Song samples, free activities, book reviews, and much more are available at   www.newdaypublishing.net

Contact: Annie Galvin Teich, New Day Publishing, 336.545.1545, ateich@newdaypublishing.net 

CPA Office on the Move: Literally

Headquarters of the Catholic Press Association will be located in the Chicago area within a few months as the association strives for the most efficient use of resources for current and future association operations.
A site selection is underway, and relocation expected by fall.
Since the former executive director’s resignation in November 2005, the CPA board of directors has engaged in prolonged discussions about whether this is the opportune time to consider moving the association headquarters.
The board recognizes four major advantages to moving the office:

• An office located in the center of the United States provides better access for members, especially those on either coast. If that office is located near a major airport, the accessibility rises because of relatively economic airfares and more direct flights.
• An office located in an area with easy access to Catholic universities and other institutions of learning can encourage collaboration with those entities for training and ot her services to members.
• An office located near a major airline hub provides for better use of staff time and resources to get out to members for onsite visits, regional meetings and regional trainings.
• Office space in the Chicago area is economical in relation to New York prices.

Of course, moving an office is no small task. The board also discussed these concerns related to a move:
• Transition must happen so that there is no decrease in current service to members.
• Current staff must be provided with options for employment or departure packages that are reasonable, ethical and just for both the CPA and the individual staff.
• The benefits to the organization as a whole must be weighed against the detriments.

The board did consider continuing operations in Ronkonkoma with the new executive director supervising operations from the Chicago area, but an evaluation of the situation suggested that hands-on management was preferable.
In considering all of this, the board came to a conclusion this spring that the CPA home office should be moved to the Chicago area by this fall. Chicago seems to fit all of the major advantages that members have suggested that a move would provide, in addition to being a major center of Catholicism and publishing.
Tom Conway, the executive director, has developed a transition plan for both the office materials and the current staff. The plan includes development of new positions as well as a departure package that financially recognizes the staff’s commitment to the CPA and their years of service.

The transition plan also includes filling a newly created position, assistant executive director. The CPA assistant executive director will be involved in developing many of the new member services that the board intends to implement in the coming months and years. For more details on the position, e-mail Tom Conway at tconway@catholicpress.org.

The board’s hope and intent in undertaki ng this major initiative is that the CPA will be able to increase its services to our members, who work across the United States and Canada. Stay tuned for more details as plans progress.

Catholic Press Association
3555 Veteran Memorial Highway, Unit O, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779
631-471-4730 * www.catholicpress.org * cathjourn@catholicpress.org

Submitted by: Lisa Biedenbach, St Anthony Messenger Press- Posted on: 7/6/2007

THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON LIBRARIES:  U.S. Catholic Collection

Mission Statement
The mission of this special research collection is to preserve at the University of Dayton records of the Catholic Church and Catholic life in the United States and to support the University’s doctoral program in Religious Studies which focuses on the U.S. Catholic experience.  The collection shows the commitment of the University of Dayton to the preservation of the history, the heritage, and the intellectual and popular traditions of the Catholic Church in the United States. According to President Curran, “It is this collection that serves to remind all of us of our commitment to our Catholic heritage and the place of the Catholic Church in America.”
                               
Collection Description and Policy

The collection of Roesch Library provided the nucleus on which to build this collection, which encompasses anything related to the Catholic Church in the United States. American works dominate, but also some foreign works are collected because of their influence and impact on the development and practices of the Church in the U.S. Thousands of unique materials have been added to the collection thanks to the generosity of interested lay friends and numerous American religious, who have supported our needs by donating books, serials, information file material, and artifacts.

The collection is comprehensive.  It includes retrospective as well as contemporary works.  Materials collected can be in any language, type of format or medium (books, serials, pamphlets, articles, manuscripts, typescripts, videos, audio cassettes, Internet/Web resources, photographs, relics, holy cards, prayer cards, post-cards, bookmarks, medals, statues, etc.) or can be representative of a special genre (poetry, children’s literature, comic books, etc.)


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Dear members of the Catholic Book Publishers Association,
 
I cannot thank you enough for the incredible welcome I was given at the RBTE this past week. I came to the conference without any idea as to what I was getting myself into, and left with confidence in my ability to succeed in whatever opportunities may be placed before me. Prior to this week, I knew I wanted to investigate the publishing world and somehow discern whether it was right for me to pursue; after this week, I am certain of that pursuit. In addition, I am certain that every person who took the time out of their incredibly busy, productive days to speak with me -- whether to offer outstanding career advice, or discuss possible employment opportunities, or simply ask how I was enjoying my first conference experience -- aided my continued professional development in some way. For that, I am most grateful.
 
Now that the conference is over, you would think I would just sit back, relax, and revel in the whirlwind I just experienced. However, that is not the case. I shall be quite busy this next week or two, conducting further research into the world of religious publishing, sending many an email and placing many a phone call to seek out that chance to both show and improve my skills in the work world (interested? Please send an email or refer me to any recent job postings. I would greatly appreciate it). While I would prefer to contact and thank each person I spoke with at the conference individually, I wanted to ensure that the CBPA members especially knew of my appreciation. The first thing I experienced at the conference was the highly informative, albeit rather overwhelming for a first-timer such as myself, session on Print-On-Demand. In the ten minutes before the presentation, I was quickly introduced to about ten people, thankfully all of whom were wearing name tags or distinguishing elements such as interesting spectacles so I could identify them again later. This presentation was only the beginning of the warm welcome and introductory publishing education I received at the CBPA events, and for that, I thank you all very much indeed.
 
I'm afraid I have to get to work now. Terry Wessels already gave me an assignment... look for "My First RBTE Experience: A Collegiate Perspective," coming soon to a CBPA website near you. At risk of sounding repetitive, I say it again: thank you for your willingness to share your wisdom and welcome me to the religious publishing world.
 
Blessings,
 
Holly Snyder
chocoholly@gmail.com

Posted by CBPA Office: 6/2/07 submitted by Holly Snyder

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting is a Catholic Church committee of concerned Catholic lay people and clergy who see as their mission the constructive use of the program of the Boy Scouts of America as a viable form of youth ministry with the Catholic youth of our nation. For more information, visit their web site at www.nccs-bsa.org.  

Ave Maria Press

Ave Maria Press has been a ministry of the Indiana Province of Holy Cross since 1865 serving primarily as a publisher of Catholic materials for use in schools and parishes and for sale bookstores. Ave Maria's printing operation specializes in printing and binding books, catalogs, and newsletters. It serves both the publishing mission of the Press as well as many of the printing needs of the University of Notre Dame and other not-for-profit organizations. For more information, visit our web site at www.avemariapress.com.

Posted by CBPA Office: 5/1/07 submitted by Ave Maria Press

Book  Industry Study Group Approves Policy Statement on the Elimination of Dual Identifiers  New York,  New York (March 21, 2007) 

The Book Industry Study  Group, Inc. (BISG) has just announced a new Policy Statement advocating  the elimination of dual identifiers on physical books and related  products. The Statement,  Elimination  of Dual Identifiers on Books and Related Products (BISG Policy Statement  POL-0701), addresses the problem of dual  bar codes on products intended for retail sale by booksellers and general  retailers in the United  States. Specifically, it addresses which  identifier, ISBN (bar coded with a Bookland EAN) or U.P.C. (bar coded with  a UPC-12), is recommended for a given product or class of product.  Recommendations as to which identifier is appropriate for which product  are included in the Statement. For example, the Statement recommends ISBN  for maps and U.P.C. for calendars. Several months of review,  feedback and debate involving the full BISG membership preceded the  endorsement of the Policy Statement by the BISG Board of Directors during  their March 2007 meeting. Some of the organizations which have  indicated support of the Statement include GS1 U.S., the Association of  American Publishers (AAP), the American Booksellers Association (ABA), the  Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), PMA, the Independent  Book Publishers Association, the Association for Christian Retail (CBA),  and Map Link. "Assigning more than one  identifier to a book is a practice that provokes higher costs and  inefficiencies in so many parts of the book supply chain,” said  Michael Healy, BISG Executive  Director. “The release of this Statement is a small but important step  toward greater efficiency in our industry.” BISG recommends the implementation of  the Policy Statement as soon as practical, with a target date for new  publications or product introductions of no later than March 31, 2008.

The  complete Statement is available online at http://www.bisg.org/documents/policies.html.

Media  Contact: Angela  Bole Marketing and Communications  Manager Book Industry Study Group,  Inc. Phone:  646-336-7141 Email: angela@bisg.org  # # # About Book Industry Study  Group, Inc. 

FINDING TIME FOR PRAYER AND REFLECTION EASIER THAN EVER WITH MORNING AND EVENING
submitted by Ben Peterson, OCP
  
PORTLAND, Ore.—Master composer Christopher Walker and acclaimed author and Daughter of Charity Sister Paule Freeburg have teamed up once again! Their latest collaboration helps listeners begin and end their days with prayer, whether they are in the sanctuary of the driver’s seat or the sanctuary of their homes.
 
The uplifting songs, prayers, and readings of Morning and Evening are a great way to turn a stressful battle with traffic into a prayer-filled adventure. Ideal for commuters, Morning and Evening is also suitable for use by individuals and small groups at home, in hospitals, nursing homes, on retreat, and other settings.
 
Christopher’s mix of contemporary and traditional songs and settings are gentle at times, but upbeat enough to energize for the day’s work ahead. His soothing evening songs help the listener relax and re-focus on God again after a busy day. Sister Paule’s Christ-centered song and prayer texts are easy to learn, enabling listeners to sing and pray along.
 
For each prayer service, Morning and Evening provides an invitatory, a hymn, two psalms, a Scripture reading, a short response, a Gospel canticle (Benedictus or Magnificat), intercessions (with time for listeners to add their own prayers), the Lord’s Prayer and a closing blessing. Except for the reading, the entire prayer is sung.
 
“This collection is an amazing achievement,” says Angela Westhoff-Johnson, managing music editor for OCP.  “The artists, Christopher Walker and Paule Freeburg, are brilliant in both their ideas and abilities to set wonderful text to truly exceptional music. It was an honor to have worked with these two remarkable people. I have endless respect for them.”
 
For more information about Christopher Walker and Sister Paule Freeburg, Morning and Evening, and other music resources from OCP, call 1-800-548-8749, or visit ocp.org. 
 

Posted by the CBPA Office: 2-20-07  

SSBD BECOMES U.S. DISTRIBUTOR OF RENOWNED SPANISH AND ARGENTINIAN PUBLISHERS
submitted by Edmundo M. Reyes

Spanish Speaking Bookstore Distributions, a division of The Word Among Us, Inc., is delighted to announce that it will now represent three renowned publishers of Spanish religious books in the U.S.:

Editorial Verbo Divino (Estella, Spain)
Editorial Desclee De Brouwer (Bilboa, Spain)
Editorial Lumen (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Editorial Verbo Divino recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.  They are the most important publisher of biblical resources in Spanish, featuring more than 1,000 titles. Their publications include 
Biblia Latinoamericana, the best-selling Bible in Spanish in Latin America and the United States, and Biblia Catolica Para Jovenes, the first Catholic Youth Bible in Spanish.

Also with over 1,000 titles, Editorial Desclee De Brouwer, located in the Basque Country, is one of the most recognized and successful publishers of Spanish religious materials. Among their best-selling 
titles are the New Jerusalem Bible in Spanish, the Liturgy of the Hours for Latin America, and the New Vatican Missal.

Editorial Lumen, one the largest publishers in Argentina, is fast approaching its 50th anniversary. They offer more than 600 titles and specialize in Spanish translations of works of best-selling authors, including Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, and Anselm Grun.

Edmundo M Reyes
Spanish Speaking Bookstore Distributions - Distribuciones Librería de 
Habla Hispana
a division of The Word Among Us, Inc.
Tel (800) 883-2126  Tel (301) 831-1262 ext 2132

Posted by the CBPA Office: 1-24-2007