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Ada, Mich. (April 29, 2014)—On Monday, April 28, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the winners of the 2014 Christian Book Awards at an ECPA Awards & Anniversary banquet, which took place at Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Falling into Place (Baker Books; ISBN 9780801015380, hardcover; ISBN 9780801017056, paperback; ebook ISBN 9781441242730; $17.99) by Hattie Kauffman was selected as the winner in the New Author category.

The Christian Book Awards, which was established by ECPA in 1978 as the Gold Medallion Book Awards, honors Christian publishing’s best books and Bible resources in seven categories: Bibles, Bible Reference, Non-Fiction, Fiction, Children, Inspiration, and New Author. Winning titles are selected on the basis of excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact. For a complete list of winners, please visit http://christianbookexpo.com/ christianbookawards/.

Hattie Kauffman made history as the first Native American journalist to ever file a report on a national network evening news broadcast and has over two decades of experience as an on-camera correspondent and news anchor. A speaker and writer, Hattie is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho and lives in Seattle, Washington. In Falling into Place, Kauffman weaves a story both heartbreaking and redemptive as she candidly shares the experiences that made her into a perceptive and award-winning newswoman. Kauffman’s life is an inspiring account of the Holy Spirit’s transforming power and a true testament to God’s goodness.

Baker Books has a vision for building up the body of Christ through books that are relevant, intelligent, and engaging. We publish titles for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, apologetics, spirituality, relationships, marriage, parenting, and the intersection of Christianity and culture. We also publish books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling, biblical reference, and leadership.

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