For the fifth year in a row, Jason Ingram has been named Christian Songwriter of the Year at SESAC's annual Christian Music Awards. During the performing rights organization's 2010 ceremonies, held Feb. 24 in Nashville, Ingram was recognized for writing "Light Up the Sky," which was recorded by The Afters. Ingram also wrote "Healing Begins," which was recorded by Tenth Avenue North, and "Keep Changing the World," recorded by Mikeschair.   ?

An excerpt from Unplanned (Tyndale House Publishers) by former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director Abby Johnson was read aloud on the U.S. House of Representatives floor Feb. 18 by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), who urged members to vote to defund Planned Parenthood. After hours of debate, the House voted 240-185 to block federal funding of the pro-abortion organization. Johnson's memoir shares her dramatic, controversial journey from pro-choice to pro-life in 2009. Released in January, Unplanned is now in its fourth printing.   ?

Thomas Nelson and EMI CMG Label Group have partnered on Jesus Calling: Songs Inspired By.TheMarch 8 release features three new songs from Luminate, Matthew West and Robbie Seay Band, as well as tracks from Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, Mandisa, Sanctus Real and Steven Curtis Chapman. The project capitalizes on the popularity of Sarah Young's devotional Jesus Calling, which has sold more than a million copies since it was published in 2004.   ?

Standard Publishing's "Happy Day" book line has sold more than 4 million copies. Including titles such as I'm Glad I'm Your Mother, My Story of Jesus and God Made Puppies, the line comprises early-reader books on everyday values and virtues, seasonal books and Bible storybooks. The 70-plus item line, launched more than 30 years ago, has been expanded to include board books, digital books and compilations.

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