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Religion Book Deals: April 13, 2022
Sibil Fox and Robert Richardson, who appeared in 2020’s Oscar-nominated documentary about incarceration, ‘Time,’ are sharing details about their story in a book coming to Baker; Moody is ‘Letting Go of Loneliness’ in a new title; and more.
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New Imprint for David C Cook
David C Cook’s new nonfiction Esther Press imprint will focus on Bible studies, devotionals, interactive trade books, workbooks, and more for women.
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Building a Diverse Democracy: PW Talks to Eboo Patel
The Muslim community organizer and author tells PW why diverse faiths, like diverse races and ethnicities, are essential to democracy.
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Ann Voskamp to Debut a ‘Song-Like’ Children’s Book
Bestselling author Ann Voskamp is celebrating belonging, love, and the difference one person can make in her first children’s book, 'Your Brave Song,' which will be released by Tyndale Kids next February.
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Religion Book Deals: March 23, 2022
The voice of Ariel in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ is bringing a memoir to Tyndale Momentum, the co-authors behind ‘The Come Back Effect’ sign with Baker once again, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2022
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia and her businessman husband reflect on their story to share marriage advice, a Muslim professor offers a new interpretation of Islam, sociologists look at antidemocratic actions through a Christian lens, and more in new books publishing in April.
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Tyndale Names Simpson Bible Publisher
Amid growing sales for Tyndale’s Bibles division, Amy Simpson will succeed Blaine Smith as Bible publisher following Smith’s retirement on March 31.
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Memoir Busts 'Model Minority' Myth
R. Scott Okamoto discusses what he learned when he taught writing and English literature at a Christian college for 15 years in 'Asian American Apostate: Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University' (Lake Drive Books).
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Brown Joins R&L as Senior Executive Editor of Religion
Veteran university press and religion publisher Richard Brown will join Rowman & Littlefield as senior executive editor of religion. His tasks include reviving the company's Sheed & Ward Catholic book imprint.
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Still Learning: PW Talks to Shauna Niequist
Bestselling author Shauna Niequist reflects on upheaval, her evolving faith, trauma, and healing in her sixth book, 'I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet' (Zondervan, Apr. 12).
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Herald Pulls Canadian Pastor's Books
Herald Press is no longer publishing, printing, or distributing books by Canadian pastor and author Bruxy Cavey amid an investigation related to allegations against him of sexual misconduct and following his resignation from Ontario’s The Meeting House church.
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Publishing's Spirituality Sector Grows
Religious identities are changing—and publishers are paying close attention.
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February Religion Bestsellers: Jennie Allen Tops; Francine Rivers Reigns
Bestselling author Jennie Allen debuts at #1 on our Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with her new guide to friendship, ‘Find Your People.’ Francine Rivers takes three spots in Religion Fiction with her brand new release ‘The Lady’s Mine’ as well as her 1991 hit Western romance, ‘Redeeming Love’.
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Agents Offer Predictions for Christian Publishing
Literary agents in Christian publishing identify hot trends for 2022, while urging publishers to diversify their lists and think about how to grow new authors who can take over for aging stars.
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Religion Book Deals: March 9, 2022
Harvest House signs a middle grade book about Mamie Tape; Zondervan Reflective introduces Jesus based on depictions from medieval literature and theology; and more.
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Kids' Titles That Put the ‘Holy’ in ‘Holiday’
Religion children's publishers set their spring releases apart with a clear focus on the rituals and meaning of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan.
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Authors Bring Holocaust Story to Young Readers
In an effort to raise awareness of injustice and rising levels of anti-Semitism around the world, children’s author Danica Davidson is bringing facts about the Holocaust to young readers in ‘I Will Protect You,’ written with and based on the life of Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor.
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New Faith-Based Books Seek a Moral Force
Forthcoming titles urge believers to engage with a range of social issues.
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Religion Book Deals: Feb. 23, 2022
'Wall Street Journal' reporter John West is bringing a debut memoir to Eerdmans; Kar-Ben takes a picture book biography of 19th century leader, Rabbi Wise; and Convergent nabs a young astronaut’s inspiring story.
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Titles Take a Spiritual Account of Social Media
New books from religion publishers are examining the emotional toll social media can take on users, but also the ways that online engagement has the potential to strengthen one’s faith.