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Religion Book Deals: June 19, 2024

By Ann Byle | 06/18/2024 @ 12:00AM

David C Cook lands singer Jaime Jamgochian’s first book, IVP takes James Borishade’s book on the power of embracing diversity, Focus on the Family signs a series of science-themed board books, and more.
Zonderkidz, Saddleback Church Join Forces for Storybook Bible

By Ann Byle | 06/18/2024 @ 12:00AM

Working through the church’s Saddleback Kids program, the book is based on Saddleback’s Hey-O Kids Curriculum, which includes animated videos created in-house. The church started making the cartoons in 2015, and their YouTube channel featuring Hey-O stories has since garnered some 225 million-plus views in 228 countries and territories.
Christian Indie Publishers Put Their Faith in Marketing

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 06/18/2024 @ 12:00AM

A growing number of small independent Christian publishers and authors see awards and spirited, creative self-promotion pay off in sales.
Religion Book Deals: June 5, 2024

By Ann Byle | 06/05/2024 @ 12:00AM

NavPress takes Dominique Young's exploration of the intersection of faith and pain, IVP lands Toni Huang Kim's book on redemption, Brazos Press signs Joey Cochran's history of the development of evangelicalism as a brand, and more.
Digital Sales Boost Religion Results in First Quarter

By Jim Milliot | 06/04/2024 @ 12:00AM

Sales of religion books increased 5.2% in the first quarter of 2024, picking up where things left off last year, when religion book sales led all publishing sectors.
Black 'Nones' Find a Humanist 'Religion'

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/15/2024 @ 09:00AM

More Black Americans are choosing nonbelief as their "religion" and Humanism as their new identification, says Anthony Pinn, author of 'The Black Practice of Disbelief: An Introduction to the Principles, History, and Communities of Black Nonbelievers' (Beacon, May 22). PW caught up with Pinn to talk about Humanism as religion and why it appeals to many as a safer space than the Black church.
Baker, Eerdmans Announce New Marketing Execs

By Andrew Albanese | 05/15/2024 @ 12:00AM

Two veteran publishers are settling into new roles this month at two venerable Christian publishing houses.
'The Way We Live with Authenticity': PW Talks with Author and ‘Guncle’ Jonathan Merritt

By Ann Byle | 05/15/2024 @ 12:00AM

The cultural commentator, speaker, literary agent, and author's first children's book 'My Guncle and Me' (Running Press) is a gentle, authentic story of Henry Higgleston, a young boy bullied and teased at school for being different until his “guncle” comes for a visit and shows young Henry that each person is a gift. PW talked with Merritt about his debut children’s book, and what it means to be a “guncle.”
Religion Book Deals: May 15, 2024

By Ann Byle | 05/15/2024 @ 12:00AM

Beaming Books takes Laura Alary's picture book tale of a Christmas that almost wasn't, Behrman House signs Howard Blas's guidebook for families and clergy planning b'nai mitzvah celebrations for children with disabilities, and more.
Religion Publishers See a 'Good Day'

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/15/2024 @ 12:00AM

While their counterparts in trade publishing struggle to increase sales, eight senior executives in the religion space discuss a banner 2023 and bright prospects for the current year.
'All My Knotted-Up Life' by Beth Moore Named Christian Book of the Year

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/01/2024 @ 09:02AM

The selection of Moore's memoir as Book of the Year was one of a dozen award winners at the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's 50th anniversary celebration, which took place in Chicago this week.
Latasha Morrison: 'God Created Diversity'

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/01/2024 @ 12:00AM

PW talks with activist and author Morrison about her goals for 'Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration,' which will be released by WaterBrook May 21.
Religion Book Deals: May 1, 2024

By Ann Byle | 05/01/2024 @ 12:00AM

Baker Books signs Hobby Lobby founder David Green, Brazos takes Nijay K. Gupta's exploration of the Apostle Paul, and more.
Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: May 2024

By Andrew Albanese | 04/29/2024 @ 12:00AM

Grammy Award-winning artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard recounts how God’s strength has fueled her through triumphs and trials, 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson shares ways Christians can discuss their faith without preaching, and more new religion books publishing in May.
Sebastian Junger Examines Life Before and 'After'

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/29/2024 @ 12:00AM

PW talks with the bestselling author about his new book on nearly dying, and what he has learned about life, death, and consciousness.
Healing Journey: PW Talks with Peter Levine

By Ann Byle | 04/17/2024 @ 12:00AM

The bestselling author of 'Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma,' talks about taking "a dose of my own medicine" for his new book.
Religion Book Deals: April 17, 2024

By Ann Byle | 04/16/2024 @ 12:00AM

Bethany House to publish Way Church co-founder Noah Herrin's book on manhood, Tyndale takes bestselling author Jim Cymbala's book of devotions, and more.
AAP Preliminary Report Puts Religion Book Sales Up 7.8% in 2023

By Jim Milliot | 04/02/2024 @ 09:00AM

Sales of religious books posted the largest increase among all publishing categories, hitting $819.7 million for the year.
Religion Book Deals: April 3, 2024

By Ann Byle | 04/02/2024 @ 12:00AM

Paraclete lands world rights for a new series from prolific author Glenys Nellist, Eerdmans signs a new book from contemplative Catholic writer Cameron Bellm, and more.
Fox's Motherhood Book Hails Fortitude, Faith

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/02/2024 @ 12:00AM

Nicole Saphier's 'Love, Mom' introduces 15 first-person narratives of women who describe their joy in motherhood moments great and small, as well as their challenges. And like all Fox News Books, 'Love, Mom' will have the power of Fox News's promotion to maximize sales.

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