Baker Books welcomes new acquisition editors

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Baker Books welcomes new acquisition editors Baker Books is pleased to announce the addition of two new acquisition editors to its team. Eddie LaRow joined Baker Books in February and brings 8 years of experience in Christian publishing, having served in various roles including marketing, operations, sales, and editorial at Crossway, IVP, and B&H Academic. Rachel Joy Welcher joined Baker Books in October and comes from Lexham Press. Read More…

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Baker Books appoints new executive editor

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Baker Books appoints new executive editor Ada, Mich. (May 2, 2022)—Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Duncan Smith is being promoted to executive editor effective May 1, 2022. Stephanie joined the Baker Books team in March 2021, bringing over thirteen years of experience with her. She previously served as the associate publisher of the Zondervan Books team, and prior to that managed the digital content strategy for Relevant magazine and Barna Group. Rebekah Guzman,…

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Baker Books signs four devotionals and children’s book from bestselling author, Sheila Walsh

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Baker Books signs four devotionals and children’s book from bestselling author, Sheila Walsh Ada, Mich., March 24, 2022— Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of four devotions and one children’s book from bestselling author and host of LIFE Today, Sheila Walsh. Walsh is an award-winning author known for her inspirational Christian books, including Holding On When You Want to Let Go, Praying Women, and It’s Okay Not to Be Okay. Walsh has sold over 5 million books….

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Baker Books signs David Green, CEO and founder of Hobby Lobby

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Baker Books signs David Green, CEO and founder of Hobby Lobby Ada, Mich. — Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, has acquired a leadership book from David Green, CEO and Founder of Hobby Lobby. Green’s book will take an inside look at the values and principles used to build Hobby Lobby. Everything about Green’s life has been nontraditional. In high school, Green opted to leave the classroom and earn his credits working retail in the 1950s. He never attended college….

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Baker Books expands editorial team

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Baker Books expands editorial team Ada, Mich. (March 10, 2021)—Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to welcome Stephanie Duncan Smith and Patnacia Goodman to their editorial team. Stephanie will serve as senior acquisitions editor and Patnacia will serve as acquisitions editor. Stephanie brings twelve years of experience in the publishing industry to the Baker Books team. She most recently served as an associate publisher for the Zondervan Books team, where she had the privilege of developing…

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Everything Is Possible by Jen Bricker hits New York Times bestseller list

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Everything Is Possible by Jen Bricker hits New York Times bestseller list Born without legs, Jen Bricker inspires others to overcome; tells inspiring, true story of beating all odds with faith and a can-do attitude Media Contact: Shanon Stowe [email protected], 931-307-1988 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 7, 2016—Baker Books announced today that Everything Is Possible: Finding the Faith & Courage to Follow Your Dreams (September 2016) by Jen Bricker is a New York Times bestseller appearing on the October monthly Sports list. The book launched…

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Wreck My Life Hits New York Times Bestsellers List

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Wreck My Life Hits New York Times Bestsellers List  Contact: Lynnae Lubbers (616)676-9185 x193 llubbers@bakerpublishinggroup. com Ada, Mich. (September 8, 2016)—Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold (Baker Books; ISBN 9780801008146; ebook ISBN 9781493404933; $14.99) by Mo Isom has landed on the New York Times Bestsellers list, achieving the #11 spot on the September Sports and Fitness list during its first month of release. This ranking reflects sales during August 2016 and is based on sales from thousands of nationwide venues where general books are sold….

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Baker Books Taps Choice Media & Communications for Bestselling Author and America’s “Virtual Mentor” Michael Hyatt’s Upcoming Book Living Forward

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BAKER BOOKS TAPS CHOICE MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS FOR BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMERICA’S “VIRTUAL MENTOR” MICHAEL HYATT’S UPCOMING BOOK LIVING FORWARD Co-authored with Longtime Executive Coach Daniel Harkavy, Book Guides Readers Through Powerful and Proven Life-Planning Process   Contact: Kerry Vance 865.621.0320 [email protected] “A step-by-step approach to one of life’s greatest challenges.” – Seth Godin “The people who have achieved greatness are not just lucky. They created and executed a plan…In Living Forward, Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy show you how to develop and…

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Baker Publishing Group Signs Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

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Baker Publishing Group Signs Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy Contact: Karen Steele (616)676-9185 x100 ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup. com Ada, Mich. (April 1, 2015)—Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, has signed a contract with Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy for a Spring 2016 book entitled Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want. “When it comes to life, most of us are spectators,” say Hyatt and Harkavy. “It never occurs to us to plan our lives. As…

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Baker Publishing Group Appoints New Acquisitions Editor

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Baker Publishing Group Appoints New Acquisitions Editor Contact: Karen Steele (616)676-9185 x100 ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup. com www.bakerpublishinggroup.com Grand Rapids, Mich. (January 28, 2014)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce Rebekah Guzman has been appointed Senior Acquisitions Editor for Baker Books. Guzman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Arizona University and attended The Navigators’ Leadership Development Institute. Most recently she served as NavPress’s Editorial Director and Associate Trade Publisher. She has owned her own business, Red Pen Editorial, which offered editorial…

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