b'Dear Booksellers,As you turn the pages of Kregels new release catalog, I hope you find it invigorating to look ahead to the future. Weve all experienced so much hardship in the present and recent past with the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc physically and economically, civil unrest swirling in and out of our cities and states, and political advertisements vying for whats left of our attention. These certainly are unprecedented times. As believers, we can be grateful that God is with us, guiding our steps, giving us wisdom, supporting us through incredible challenges, and opening our hearts to receive His love and blessings. Along those lines, we celebrate with you the reopening of hundreds of bookstores and the opportunity to once again provide encouragement and hope to customers through excellent Christian resources. We also celebrate Gods blessing on Kregel. We experienced a slowdown in sales at the beginning of the pandemic but are coming back strong. Fueling that comeback are several award-winning releases that have received the following recognition: My Dearest DietrichForeword INDIES Award (honorable mention, romance) The Works of His HandsForeword INDIES Award (bronze, religion), and featured as one ofOutreach Magazines evangelism and discipleship recommended resources of the year A Cross to Kill2020 CarolAwardfinalist for debut fictionStarred review in Publishers Weekly for Cynthia Ruchtis Afraid of the Light (May 20 edition) Here is whats in store for winter and early spring (in time for Easter): When Anxiety Strikes, by chaplain-therapist husband-and-wife team Jason and Dena Hobbsa brand-new, timely resource with practical application for each day Ministry resources including another installment in the popular 40 Questions series, Hebrews in the Kerux Commentariesseries, a youth ministry book updated for Gen Z, and a new Bible study series for women God Made Us Just Right is an adorable board book for little ones by best-selling author Allia Zobel Nolan, with a message ofaffirmation told through animals for all people to enjoyAlso back in our childrens line is a favorite Bible memory game, perfect for Easter basketsTalking About Ethics, a conversational approach to talking through moral dilemmas For kids in need of a healthy escape, the Goldtown Beginnings set of six books will take them back in time on an adventure withJem Coulter as they learn all about the California gold rush and grow in their faithThe completion of two award-winning fiction series and the beginning of another!Weve been busy acquiring books despite the quarantine, so we can all look forward to strong spring and fall lists to come! May the Lord bring you renewal and hope in this next chapter,Catherine DeVries, Publisherwww.kregel.com 3'