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Obituary: William J. Petersen
Evangelical publishing stalwart William J. Petersen died January 31 at age 91. His career spanned six decades including 25 years with Revell.
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Small Publishers Struggle to Build a Diverse Workforce
Interviews with mainline Christian, Catholic, and spirituality publishers found efforts to build a more inclusive staff bump into tight budgets, small staffs, lack of attrition, and high competition for talent.
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Five Religion Publishers Announce Promotions, Hires
The new year brought new roles and new hires to Nelson Books, WaterBrook & Multnomah, Convergent, Zondervan, and Herald Press.
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Finding Grace in All Places: PW Talks with Patrick Henry
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Religion Book Deals: January 27, 2021
Former NFL player turned church founder Dr. Derwin L. Gray brings his second book to Tyndale, Chalice signs another ‘Faithful Families’ installment, and more.
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Stressful Times Prompt Sales for Spirituality Titles
New and backlist titles offering esoteric insight, ancient wisdom, and empowering practices did well during a year of ‘profound uncertainty,’ publishers say.
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Inside A Jewish Book Discussion Group
PW talks with Marie Ariel, a former librarian who co-chairs a Jewish book group as part of the Boston Workers Circle, about the value of book discussions, the rules of picking a good book, and why the best books leave you with more questions than answers.
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In New Book, Historian Looks at Church and State Turmoil Facing Biden
A church historian looks at the religious, institutional, and social challenges ahead for Joe Biden—America's second Catholic president—and how they parallel those faced by Pope Francis.
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Historian Beth Allison Barr: 'Jesus Sets Women Free'
Barr’s new book weaves history and personal experience to argue that the patriarchal concept “Biblical Womanhood” has left a trail of sin and destruction.
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Religion & Spirituality Book Deals: January 13, 2021
Broadleaf explores ‘Is This Normal?,’ Revell lands Pantsuit Politics podcasters, and more.
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Christian Literary Agents Eye Diversity, Expansion
A number of Christian publishing professionals-turned-literary agents see a ripe opportunity based on a new generation of authors, while just-launched literary agencies plan to reach beyond the Christian market.
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HCCP, HCF Announce Dedicated Indie Sales Team
LaTasha Estelle and Shawn LeBar will lead management of HCCP and HCF’s Christian-based independent retail accounts and general market bookstores.
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Paraclete Announces New Fiction Imprint
The trade fiction imprint Raven will release its first list in spring 2022 and will focus on sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
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Susan Neal Named CIPA’s New Director
The Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) announced the appointment of a new director, Susan Neal, who will launch new membership benefits starting this month.
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Crabtree Up at Christian Book Services
Shane Crabtree, who joined Christian Book Services in 2018 as a manager, has been promoted to president and COO, effective January 1. Larry Carpenter will take on the role of chairman while remaining CEO of the independent publishing company.
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HCCP Names Senior V-p of Direct to Consumer Business
HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus appointed Kate Johnson to lead the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business as senior v-p of direct.
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Why No News Can Be 'Good News'
A scholar calls for breaking away from relentless “breaking news” to reconnect with the eternal good news found in faith and community.
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Titles Tout Creativity as a Spiritual Path
Publishers of upcoming books from art to music to "aura photography" say such works show the connections between the senses and the sacred.
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Lifting Spirits: Religion Books Preview 2021
After a grim 2020, readers can find authors offering hope, consolation, inspiration, and thoughtful explorations of current issues in the New Year.
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Religion Book Deals: December 9, 2020
Convergent lands bestselling author Philip Yancey’s life story, including his upbringing in the South; Broadleaf takes a guide to the ancient Enneagram typing system geared toward Black women, and more.