Gary Chapman celebration among many book-centered show events

Anniversaries were celebrated, books were signed and awards were presented in the usual flurry around books at ICRS. 

At Moody Publishers’ booth, cake was served Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the 20th anniversary this October of The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Led by John Hinkley, marketing manager of the Chapman brand, the event saw about 40 people joining Moody and imprint Northfield Publishing honoring the work of Dr. Chapman as writer, speaker and counselor.  

Hinkley presented the New York Times best-selling author with a gift engraved with: “Celebrating 20 years, 7 million copies, 48 foreign languages, The 5 Love Languages, Changing Lives Around the Globe.” Chapman expressed his appreciation to Moody for publishing the book and to retailers for their part in helping make those sales numbers possible, said Janis Backing, Moody’s publicity manager.

Among the other events built around books were “The Blackaby Publishing Legacy,” highlighting four generations of the Blackaby family authors (Russell Media); Christian Authors Network presentations to demonstrate how retailers can partner with the group for store events; and panels with American Christian Fiction Women authors addressing topics related to the sales and impact of Christian fiction.

Chapman signed copies of The 5 Love Languages of Children and A Perfect Pet for Peyton at the Love Languages event. Other signings at the show included Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson signing Winning Balance (Tyndale Momentum); Jim and Jill Kelly, The Playbook for Dads and Etched...Upon My Heart (both Faithwords); Riva Tims, When It All Falls Apart (Charisma House); and Os Guinness, A Free People’s Suicide (IVP Books).

Along with the Christy Awards, Retailers Choice Awards and Golden Scroll Awards, the American Christian Fiction Writers announced finalists for the Carol Awards.

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