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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.
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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.
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Religion News Briefs: April 28, 2021
ECPA steps up diversity and inclusion efforts and Tyndale House acquires Hendrickson Publishing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Religion Publishers Are Opening Doors and Minds
Religion and spirituality publishers are bringing forward new titles from BIPOC authors.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Religion News Briefs: March 24
Karen Kingsbury announces a writing intensive, NavPress names a new publisher, and Revell remembers popular author David Stoop.
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Fear and Hope: When Timothy Keller's Book Met His Life
The renowned NYC pastor and bestselling author, suddenly diagnosed with advanced cancer, reckoned with his beliefs as he was finishing his most recent book.
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Religion Book Deals: March 24, 2021
Kate Bowler brings devotionals to Convergent, Brian Smith takes faith and sports title to David C. Cook, Broadleaf signs Romal Tune for a book on fathers and sons.