(Grand Rapids, Mich.) May 13, 2021—Today, Zondervan announced Carly Kellerman as the new associate publisher for Zondervan Books.
In this role, Kellerman will assist in leading the editorial strategy for Zondervan Books and helping to oversee the editorial process. Kellerman will be responsible for shaping the acquisitions strategy for Zondervan Books and also discovering new, emerging Christian voices.
Kellerman has been with HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) for nearly ten years and has held a variety of roles, most recently in sales, where she formed critical industry relationships with ChristianBook.com, Hobby Lobby, and Mardel, among other retail accounts. Kellerman has also served as an acquisitions editor for the company’s Children’s and Gift publishing team where she acquired bestselling author Emily Ley for Thomas Nelson, conceptualized Annie F. Downs’s bestselling devotional 100 Days to Brave for Zondervan, and created the bestselling interactive journal The Weekly Prayer Project for Zondervan.
“Carly has a unique combination of broad experience at HCCP, deep knowledge of the marketplace, and proven ability to identify writers who resonate with readers,” said Webster Younce, VP and publisher, Zondervan Books. “We are delighted to add her set of gifts and abilities to the Zondervan Books team.”
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