We are thrilled to celebrate some wonderful news from one of our own. Linda Howard, who will teach the Major Morning Track, Writing for Kids and Youth, at the 2027 Conference, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Publisher at David C Cook. This is one of the most senior roles in Christian publishing.
The promotion comes just 14 months after Linda joined David C Cook as Executive Publisher. She now leads the publisher’s U.S. and global books divisions. Announcing the promotion, Cook Media Global CEO Bill Reeves cited her talent for attracting top authors and building strategic partnerships, and credited her in part with making David C Cook the primary publisher for Focus on the Family from 2028.
Linda came to David C Cook from Tyndale House Publishers, where, as Associate Publisher, she led the team that acquired and developed Christian children’s products and set the strategy for Tyndale’s Kids Division. At David C Cook she oversees trade publishing for such beloved brands as The Action Bible and The Chosen series.
Linda is no stranger to Vision; she has taught and mentored at the conference since its inception. We are honored that writers gathering at Mount Hermon this March will learn the craft of writing for kids and youth from someone helping to lead Christian publishing itself.
Join us March 19–23, 2027, at Mount Hermon. And join us in congratulating Linda!