Author Exposes Myths of Christian Nationalism
Valerie Weaver-Zercher, acquisitions editor at Broadleaf Books, has taken world rights to Hijacking History: Stories Christian Nationalism Tells Itself about the Past—and How to Debunk Them by psychology professor and coauthor of Getting Jefferson Right, Warren Throckmorton, who represented himself in the deal. In the book, Throckmorton looks to expose "the six major myths that prop up Christian nationalism" and explains why these myths wield so much psychological force. Publication is planned for 2026.
Help for Women to Baker Books
Stephanie Smith of Baker Books acquired world rights to the tentatively titled Learning to Let Go: Overcome Disappointment, Release Offense, and Move Forward into Freedom by Alexandra Hoover in a two-book deal brokered by Trinity McFadden of The Bindery Agency. The first book releases in 2026 and the second’s title and release date are to be decided. Hoover (Eyes Up, Without Wavering) is a Bible teacher and ministry leader. The publisher said Learning to Let Go offers "biblical truth, personal stories, and wisdom to help women move through hurt and offense toward true security, healing, and acceptance in Christ."
Author Addresses Conversion Therapy
Broadleaf acquisitions editor Lisa Kloskin has acquired world rights to Good Church Kid by Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez, which chronicles the author's journey through eight years of gay conversion therapy, his coming out, and his work with evangelical Christianity's most prominent megachurches. The book, planned for early 2026, will explore how Schraeder Rodriguez forged a new life and kept his faith "without losing his soul" and offers an insider's look at the lasting impacts of conversion therapy on a generation of LGBTQ young people. Rachelle Gardner of Gardner Literary represented the author in the deal.
Asian American Manifesto to Broadleaf
Jevon Bolden of Embolden Media Group sold world rights to Kristin Tin-Wai Lee’s We Mend with Gold: An Asian American Spiritual Manifesto to Valerie Weaver-Zercher at Broadleaf Books. According to the publisher, Lee, a second-generation Chinese immigrant, offers readers "freedom from the constrictive theology of conservative evangelicalism and the weight of Asian immigrant church norms" and takes on aspects of the Asian American experience such as marginality, displacement, and exile. Publication is planned for Spring 2026.
Spiritual Disciplines for Women
Mary DeMuth of Mary DeMuth Literary has sold world rights to editor Eddie LaRoe ot Baker Books for Monica Ritchie’s tentatively titled Theologically Fashioned: Enduring Faith in an Insta World. The book will explore spiritual disciplines such as tov, mystery, lament, prayer, thanksgiving, making room, the Bible, wisdom, community, rest, fasting, and the shema to help women move toward deeper spiritual formation. Ritchie is a Bible teacher, devotional writer, theologian and host of the podcast Theologically Fashioned. A summer 2026 publication is planned
Wisdom for Leaders to Brazos
Brazos Press editorial director Katelyn Beaty has acquired world rights to unagented author Christina Edmondson’s Heeding the Voice of Wisdom. The book seeks to help leaders understand, seek, and apply wisdom in their daily decision-making so that their communities and people they lead can thrive, leading to improved organizational health. Edmondson is "a certified cultural intelligence facilitator" and mental health therapist. She cohosts the Truth's Table podcast and is CEO of the Truth's Table Foundation. The book is set for a spring 2026 release.
Broadleaf to Publish Sojourners Anthology
Lisa Kloskin at Broadleaf Books has acquired world rights from Sojourners Magazine for an anthology of pieces on the topics of spiritual thriving, simple living, and rest. “With essays from some of the most beloved names in progressive Christian and spiritual thought, this will be an invaluable resource and beloved keepsake for readers,” says Kloskin. The book is planned for spring 2026.
