Amy Nappa: Career Highlights

Bestsellers

• A Heart Like His (#7 on CBA bestseller list)
• An Introduction to Family Nights (#20 on CBA bestseller list)
• 52 Fun Family Devotions (#15—Amazon.com “Inspirational” Category bestseller)

Notable Achievements & Awards

• Over 1 million copies of books sold worldwide authored or coauthored by Amy Nappa.
• 2011 recipient of The Deborah Ruby Award for Leadership and Wisdom from Biola University
• 2011 Finalist in the Retailer’s Choice Awards, for Wonder Full World Retreat Kit
• 2010 Women's Bible Study of the Year award from Assemblies of God denomination for: Thirsty inspirational book.
• 2009 Retailer's Choice award for H.E.A.L: Healthy Eating and Abundant Living by Allie Marie Smith and Julie Halliday (editorial team award)
• 2002 Silver Angel Award from Excellence in Media for: A Woman's Touch book
• Finalist: 2002 ECPA Gold Medallion Award for Family Nights Tool Chest series (David C. Cook Publishing)
• 2000 Studyweb.com educational excellence award for: Nappaland.com "The Free E-Magazine for Families"

Books with Significant Sales

Books that Amy Nappa has authored/coauthored have collectively sold more than 1 million copies. A partial listing of her top-selling books is as follows:

• An Introduction to Family Nights (ChariotVictor/ David C. Cook) 137,000 units sold
• 52 Fun Family Devotions (Augsburg Books) 114,000 units sold
• Family Nights: Basic Christian Beliefs (ChariotVictor/ David C. Cook) 67,000 units sold
• A Heart Like His (Barbour Publishing) 58,000 units sold
• Family Nights: Christian Character Qualities (ChariotVictor/ David C. Cook) 41,000 units sold
• 1995-1996 Student Plan-It Devotional Calendar (Group Publishing) 40,000 units sold
• 1992-1993 Student Plan-It Devotional Calendar (Group Publishing) 35,000 units sold
• Zachary’s Zoo (Zonderkidz) (children’s book) 32,000 units sold
• Circle of Love (Barbour) 24,000 units sold
• Bore No More (Group) 20,000 units sold
• Family Nights: Wisdom Life Skills (ChariotVictor/ David C. Cook) 19,000 units sold
• Get Real: Making Core Christian Beliefs Relevant to Teens (Group) 18,000 units sold
• A Woman's Touch (Howard Books/Simon & Schuster) 14,000 units sold
• A Mind Like His (Barbour) 14,000 units sold
• Legacy of Virtue: A Devotional for Mothers (Barbour) 12,000 units sold

Significant Positions within the Publishing Industry

• Executive Editor / Champion, Group Publishing
• Vice-President, Nappaland Communications Inc.
• Associate Publisher, FamilyFans.com "The E-Magazine for Fun-Loving Parents"
• Contributing Editor, CBA Frontline magazine
• Judge, Christy Awards (for excellence in Christian fiction)
• Movie Critic/Columnist, FaithWorks magazine
• Movie Critic/on-call Radio Personality, KPXQ Radio Station (Phoenix, AZ)
• Columnist/Cultural Commentator, HomeLife magazine
• Columnist/Parenting Expert, Focus on the Family magazine (Growing Years Edition)
• Columnist, ParentLife magazine, Living with Teenagers magazine, CBN.com
• Regular Contributor (Feature Articles), Today's Christian Woman magazine
• Regular Contributor (Feature Articles & Reviews), CBA Marketplace magazine

Significant Media Coverage

The following is a partial list of places that have covered Amy Nappa and/or her work in their publications or broadcasts:

• People magazine
• Publisher’s Weekly
• Marriage Partnership (cover story)
• CBA Marketplace
• Christian Retailing
• CBA Frontline
• The 700 Club television show
• The Harvest Show television show
• Focus on the Family syndicated radio program

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