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BPG Promotes Three in Retail, Marketing Roles
Michele Misiak has been named executive v-p for direct to consumer and retail sales at Baker Publishing Group, and Raela Schoenherr and Brianne Dekker get new roles.
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Bestselling Author Rabbi Harold Kushner Has Died
His 1981 blockbuster, 'When Bad Things Happen to Good People' and a dozen later books comforted and encouraged people of all faiths.
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Lit Agent Sees 'No Shrinking Back' on DEI
Jevon Bolden, an activist for agents and authors of color, praises religion publishers' DEI intentions, then prods them for progress.
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Religion Publishers Face Up to DEI Challenges
While the economy is stifling hiring, faith-based publishers are pushing ahead to acquire and market more BIPOC authors.
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HPG's Paul Hendrickson to Retire
Tyndale House, which owns Hendrickson Publishing Group, announced the move and named two HPG staff members to new roles.
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Baker Publishing CEO Handoff Well Underway
Incoming CEO Jesse Myers takes up the challenges as Dwight Baker heads toward outdoor life. An aggressive growth plan has been temporarily put on hold as the company confronts the various headwinds facing the economy in general and publishing in particular.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2023
Bishop T. D. Jakes’ latest, Christian tactics for debunking fake news and conspiracy theories, and time-traveling fiction are among new religion and spirituality books publishing in May.
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From 'The Office' to the Page: PW Talks with Rainn Wilson
We spoke with Wilson, who played Dwight Shrute on 'The Office,' about 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,' a profound, humorous, reflective look at faith and spirituality.
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Publishers are Seeking Spiritual Seekers
New faith-based books aim to draw in those looking outside of doctrinal religions for meaning in life.
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Religion Book Deals: April 12, 2023
Publishers sign podcasters Alicia Michelle, Carlos Whittaker, and TikTok influencer Sarah Grace Hallas. Convergent takes 'Black Liturgies', and more.
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March Religion Bestsellers: Shannon Bream, Novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter Lead the Lists
Biblical lessons from Fox broadcaster Shannon Bream topped the nonfiction list; Amish romance novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter's launches a new collection in fiction's #1 spot.
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Millennial Black Church Leaders to Get Elders' Blessing
An event by the AND Campaign will feature authors, pastors, millennials, and elders who are working to bridge the conservative-progressive divide.
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Author Aims to Glorify God One Hat at a Time
La Verne Wimberly, whose Sunday morning selfies in her fabulous hats went viral, is promoting the newly released 'My Sunday Best' during Easter season.
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ECPA's Jeff Crosby Discusses 'The Language of the Soul'
Jeff Crosby, ECPA CEO- turned-author, addresses the yearnings that haunt us in his new book due out from Broadleaf in May.
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Colleen Hoover’s Effect on Christian Romance
Religion publishers discuss the star author’s impact on the category of contemporary Christian romance.
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Redefining Christian Fiction
Religion publishers discuss an evolution in Christian novels: clean is still king, but faith-based content can vary.
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Religious Publishers Remain Faithful to Fiction
Inspirational and faith-based fiction expands its subgenres and finds a ripe market of readers.
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2023 Christopher Awards Honor Books on Recovery, Inspiration
Winners of the 74th Annual Christopher Awards, which recognize books for adults and young people that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit," include ‘Wild Ride’ by Hayley Arceneaux’s (Convergent) and other books published by religion houses.
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Three Books on Spirituality and Singleness
New titles explore biblical perspectives of singleness while urging churches to reconsider and better meet the needs of unmarried Christians.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2023
A look at sobriety through a faith lens, an exploration of toxic masculinity and purity culture, and Karen Kingsbury’s newest installment to the Baxter Family series are among new religion and spirituality books publishing in April.