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  • 'Be the Bridge' Is ECPA Christian Book of the Year

    ECPA has named its 2021 Christian Book Awards-winning books, a slate that highlights reconciliation, inspiration, and consolation in turbulent times.

  • Jeff Crosby Named to Lead ECPA

    After a long career in Christian books—selling, distributing, and publishing—Jeff Crosby will take the reins at the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association on August 1.

  • HCCP New Imprint Dives Deep into Bible Study Market

    HarperCollins Christian Publishing, already the nation’s largest religion publisher, has moved to broaden its stake in the church curriculum and Bible study market with a new imprint, HarperChristian Resources.

  • HarperChristian Resources Publisher Details New Imprint's Goals

    With HarperCollins Christian Publishing's announcement Tuesday of the creation of HarperChristian Resources, 'PW' asked John Raymond, v-p and publisher of the new imprint, to elaborate on its timing, goals, and potential impact.

  • Titles on Bible Women Draw the Spotlight

    FOX News Books hit a marketing bonanza in 'Women of the Bible Speak' as more books offer new perspectives on women in Scripture — whether lionized or demonized, famous or forgotten.

  • Religion News Briefs: April 28, 2021

    ECPA steps up diversity and inclusion efforts and Tyndale House acquires Hendrickson Publishing.

  • Religion Book Deals: April 28, 2021

    Nelson signs mental health expert for seven figures, WJK inks book by racial justice expert, a fifth grader to write joke book for Revell, and more.

  • Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2021

    In upcoming titles, scholars, activists, and pastors take on racism, climate crises, social change, politics, and mental health. In fiction, love for God is, as always, written into the ending.

  • Spirituality Authors Draw on Their Heritage and Identities

    Publishers offering mind, body, and spirituality titles look for BIPOC authors who authentically represent a discipline or practice with depth, sensitivity, and nuance.

  • Religion Publishers Are Opening Doors and Minds

    Religion and spirituality publishers are bringing forward new titles from BIPOC authors.

  • Agents of Color See Changes, Challenges in Christian Publishing

    'PW' asked several agents who deal in the religion market if increased interest in titles by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian authors marks a lasting shift or a passing trend.

  • A Philosopher Makes ‘The Case for Rage’

    Myisha Cherry, in a debut book for Oxford University Press, argues that fury toward racism, injustice, and inequality can be a righteous force and that "even God got angry."

  • Religion News Briefs: April 14, 2021

    Lifeway revives in-person events for women, NavPress extends Bible memory skills line to kids, and IVP signs exclusive with Christian Audio.

  • Religion Book Deals: April 14, 2021

    A National Book Award nominee's new children's books for Easter 2022, Matthew Paul Turner adds more kids' titles, podcaster Faitth Brooks has "a love letter to Black Women' in the works, and more.

  • Michelle Williams Faces Up to Depression

    In her first solo book, the former member of Destiny’s Child opens up about suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, faith, and the power of “checking in.”

  • Religion Bestsellers: April 14, 2021

    Nonfiction top sellers offered a spiritual self-empowerment bonanza, full of advice to change one’s life. In fiction, the spring holy days prompted sales amid a familiar list of romances and mysteries.

  • Christian Publishers Tap into Grittier Side of Fiction

    Novelists no longer shy away from tough issues readers are facing such as mental illness, racial inequity, sexual harassment and abuse, trafficking, and domestic violence.

  • Francine Rivers: ‘I’m Not Trying to Make Readers Happy'

    The Christian fiction writer's bestsellers such as ‘Redeeming Love’ challenge readers to find answers in faith for their toughest questions and roughest issues.

  • Viewing Depression Through a Faith Lens

    Christian publishers address the pain of depression and offer paths toward spiritual strength and solace in a number of new books.

  • Preachers' Sneakers Prompt a Book on Spending and Spirit

    PW talks with Ben Kirby, creator of Preachers N Sneakers on Instagram, whose debut book delves into the impact of show-off consumerism on Christian life and worship.

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