10 year anniversary edition celebrates her heart and life

“I am not going to apologize for speaking the name of Jesus,
If I have to sacrifice everything . . . I will.” –Rachel Scott
(Nashville, Tenn.) – The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. We later learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. In the ten years that have passed since her death, millions have come in contact with her story and been changed. Her courage and innocent child-like faith have been an inspiration for everyone who knew Rachel, has heard her family speak, or has read from the pages of her journals.

In Rachel’s Tears, originally published in 2000, her parents talk about Rachel’s life and how they have found meaning in their daughter’s martyrdom in the aftermath of such darkness. Rachel’s Tears comes from a heartfelt need to celebrate this young girl’s life, to work through the grief and the questions of a nation, and to comfort those who have been touched by violence in our schools today. Using excerpts and drawings from Rachel’s own journals, her parents offer a spiritual perspective on the Columbine tragedy and provide a vision of hope for preventing youth violence across the nation.

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(Nashville, Tenn.) Ricardo Montaner’s long anticipated first book, Lo que no digo cantando (Beyond the Music) will be published by Grupo Nelson, the Spanish division of Thomas Nelson. The Publisher proudly announced that the well-known singer and songwriter’s book will be printed simultaneously in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States to guarantee that Lo que no digo cantando will be released at points of sale throughout the U.S., Spain, and Latin America on Ricardo’s birthday - September 8, 2009.

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Co-branding Agreement Entered for DVD-based Study Experience

(Nashville, Tenn) Thomas Nelson, Inc.’s Bible Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a co-branding distribution agreement with Willow Creek Association for the Liquid curriculum series. Both entities will participate in the distribution and marketing of future releases as well as the seven installments that are currently available.

Created by Jeff Pries and John Ward of Mariners Church in Irvine, CA, Liquid is a DVD-based experience featuring five 10-minute episodes in each series offering. Building upon the parable teaching style of Jesus—who told stories using everyday characters—each  episode introduces present-day characters whose problems and struggles mirror biblical stories, illustrating that God’s word is just as true today as when it was written. Each DVD kit offers emotionally provoking videos, a reflection guide, introspective questions, and tips for facilitating a small group.

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(Nashville, TN)—Platinum-selling country recording artist Sara Evans will publish her debut novel with Thomas Nelson later this year, having signed a four-book deal with the publisher.  The novel is the first in a series and will release in conjunction with a new album by Evans on RCA Records.  She is currently in the studio writing and recording and will perform at various tour dates throughout 2009.

“Signing well-known entertainers to write stories in sync with their established brands is a great way to satisfy fans who are hungry for more from their favorite celebrities,” said Allen Arnold, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Thomas Nelson Fiction.

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(Nashville, TN)—Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) recently announced the nominees for the 2009 SIBA Book Awards.  Among the nominees is The Wedding Machine (Thomas Nelson, 2008) by Charleston, SC author Beth Webb Hart.  Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine said of The Wedding Machine, “This charming tale of family, friendship and weddings has a true Southern feel. Hart infuses her book with the right amount of humor to offset more serious moments.”

SIBA Book Award nominees are chosen by SIBA member bookstores.  In the organization’s words, “These are the Southern books they have most enjoyed selling to customers; the ones that they couldn’t stop talking about; the ones most often pushed into a customer’s hands with the words ‘You have got to read this!’ The SIBA Book Award was created to recognize great books of Southern origin, as determined by people whose business it is to know great books—the independent booksellers of the South.”

Winners in six categories (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, cooking, young adult and children’s) will be named on July 4, 2009 after a jury vote.