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Religious Children’s Publishing Continues to Grow
New books for young readers emphasize resilient faith in the face of hardship.
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ACFW 2020: Rethinking Christian Publishing
Industry experts weighed in on the state of the Christian publishing industry
during the virtual American Christian Fiction Writers Conference on Sept. 18.
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 Jewish Kids’ Books Pick Up Steam
Today’s Jewish child will find a bonanza of titles in upcoming months with
stories of celebration, adventure, history, and mystery that highlight Jewish
values. more
Berenstain Bears Get a New Faith-Based Series
Random House Children’s Books is expanding the Berenstain Bears franchise
with Gifts of the Spirit, a new series of faith-based picture books, written
by Michael Berenstain. more
Ave Maria’s Publisher, CEO Retires
Tom Grady, CEO and publisher of Ave Maria Press, retires this month after 15
years at the Catholic press. more
Religion Book Deals: September 23, 2020
Philosopher James K.A. Smith re-ups with Brazos Press, IVP signs the ‘Road to
Flourishing,’ and several new commentary series are coming from Eerdmans. more
Call for Info: Marriage, Parenting, & Family
Needed: Info on forthcoming adult nonfiction titles publishing from September
2020 to August 2021 (new titles only please, no reprints) on marriage,
parenting, and family life from a faith perspective.
Call for Info: Academic Religion Books
Needed: Information for the Religion & Spirituality Update print
supplement themed for the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical
Literature (AAR/SBL) 2020 annual (now virtual) meeting, on books in biblical
and religious studies publishing from fall 2020 to fall 2021 (new titles only
please; no reprints).
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Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less
& Accomplish More
In this spirited motivational guide, Mark Batterson (The Circle Maker),
lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., shares seven
transformative habits to help Christians conquer life’s challenges. more
The Hopeful Neighborhood: What Happens When Christians
Pursue the Common Good
Pastor Don Everts (The Reluctant Witness) explores in this useful
survey ways to “help Christians live in natural, normal, God-honoring ways.” more
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural
Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
Carl Trueman (The Creedal Imperative), an Orthodox Presbyterian
minister and religious studies professor at Grove City College, delivers a
sweeping, preachy condemnation of modern conceptions of the self, with
particular emphasis on new understandings of gender, sex, and sexuality. more
The Life You Long For: Learning to Live from a Heart of
Rest
Singer and songwriter Christy Nockels challenges readers to do away with
relying on accomplishments, milestones, or career goals in order to “pursue
the dreams God placed in your heart.” more
Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families for Advent &
Christmas: 100 Ways to Make the Season Sacred (Chalice Press, out now),
recently made a paper chain Advent calendar with her children, which is one
of the activities from the book.
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Facing up to the Biblical Job in 2020
Biblical scholars offer fresh insights this fall on the miserable, defiant,
fascinating Job and the contesting messages across time in translations of
the Book of Job. more
Publishers of Bibles Seek to Boost Interest
Publishers try new approaches to boost interest in the sacred text. more
The Good Book's Not So Good Numbers
The 'State of the Bible' finds reading frequency is slumping although the use
of apps and listening to audio versions of Scripture is on the rise. more
God Bless Sex, Says Dr. Ruth
A PG-rated conversation with the famous therapist about sexuality and the
Hebrew scriptures more
Books of Scripture and Inspiration for Every Day
We’ve compiled a list of forthcoming devotionals—daily readings of Bible
passages paired with inspirational reflections—and there’s something here for
everyone. more
Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2020
Among the many, many books being released in September are new titles by Lysa
TerKeurst, singer Sara Evan, and bestselling novelist Beverly Lewis who
returns with a book set in the Amish community. more
Religion Book Deals: August 26, 2020
Fictional 'saints' at Brazos; A sociologist on life's decisive moments; and
more. more
Religion News Briefs: August 26, 2020
WaterBrook and Multnomah are bringing in Sarah Rubio as executive editor and
Bunmi Ishola has been named editor for children’s publishing. more
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 Forgiving What You
Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and
Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again
Bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst (It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way),
will love this stirring, realistic look at confronting the arduous aspects of
forgiveness. more
Subversive: Christ,
Culture, and the Shocking Dorothy L. Sayers
Crystal Downing (Changing Signs of Truth), co-director of Wheaton
College’s Marion E. Wade Center, which focuses on 20th-century Christian
writers, considers how the writings of Christian scholar and mystery novelist
Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) challenged dogmatism, relativism and more in
her stories and scholarship more
Extravagant:
Discovering a Life of Dangerous Generosity
Brady Boyd (Remarkable), senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado
Springs, delivers heartfelt lessons from scripture for developing the
“extravagant heart” God intended for all people more
Night Vision: A Field Guide to Your Dreams
Theresa Cheung (The Premonition Code) draws on dream research, brain
science, and social history for entertaining guide to dream interpretation
and tips for creating an “ideal dream environment.” more
Kendra Adachi, author of The Lazy Genius Way (Aug. 6,
2020, WaterBrook), celebrated her book’s release day with a road trip around
North Carolina visiting bookstores, signing copies and meeting fans while
social distancing. Stores included Barnes and Noble in Greensboro and in
Durham, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem and Books-a-Million in Asheboro Here she
is meeting with a Lazy Genius follower at Main Street Books in
Davidson, NC.
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Titles for Troubled Times
New books in the mind-body-spirit category emphasize the importance of
self-care and healing through rituals based in practices from meditation to
witchcraft. more
Jennifer Lopez’s Daughter Brings Positive, Calming
Prayers to Crown
Emme Muñiz, the daughter of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, shares her daily
prayers in ‘Lord Help Me,’ a picture book from Crown Books for Young
Readers/Random House Children’s Books releasing on Sept. 29. more
Religious Publishers Hope to Guide the Grieving
Faith-based titles seek to provide healing and hope after loss. more
Red Wheel Weiser Launches New Imprint
Red Wheel Weiser’s Dharma Spring is a nonfiction imprint focusing on “works
inspired by Buddhist wisdom to help people work with today’s challenges,”
according to the publisher. Its first book will be released in October. more
Mind-Body-Spirit Publishers Look Skyward
Astronomy and astrology titles proliferate as the desire for spiritual
guidance and inspiration grows, according to publishers in the MBS category. more
New Books Embrace the Wisdom of Death
Death is a part of life, but much of modern society has shunned this fact to
its great detriment, according to several forthcoming books on religion and
spirituality this year. more
Francis Collins, Physician-Geneticist, Wins 2020
Templeton Prize
Collins, who revolutionized medicine by discovering a number of genes
associated with diseases and authored 2006’s ‘The Language of God,’ has been
named this year’s recipient of the Templeton Prize, which recognizes
achievements related to science and spirituality. more
Religion Book Deals: May 27, 2020
Christian singer/songwriter Sandra McCracken brings her debut to B&H,
Convergent signs a mother and son’s memoir about opioid addiction, and more. more
Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2020
Former NFL player turned pastor Derwin Gray shares insights on happiness
based on the Beatitudes, an education professor explores ‘White Christian
Privilege,’ and more in books publishing during June. more
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The House That Love
Built: Why I Opened My Door to Immigrants and How We Found Hope Beyond a
Broken System
In this eye-opening debut, Sarah Jackson, executive director of immigrant
hospitality organization Casa de Paz, explores the second commandment—“Love
your neighbor as yourself”—as it relates to the fraught topic of immigration.
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Born to Fly: A Memoir
Country music singer Sara Evans (Love Lifted Me) sparkles in this
down-home memoir about her career and Midwestern upbringing. more
How May I Offend You Today?: Rants and Revelations from
a Not-So-Proper Southern Lady
Blogger Susannah Lewis (Can’t Make This Stuff Up!) demonstrates it’s
“easier to be offended than to overlook what others say and do” in this
uproarious, faith-filled look at all things that “work her nerves.” more
Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse
Experiences of Today’s Youth
Christian psychologists Mark Yarhouse (Understanding Gender Dysphoria)
and Julia Sadusky team up in this thorough guide for parents and other adults
who work with gender-diverse Christian youth to help them understand the
current landscape of gender diversity among young people from a cultural,
clinical, and theological perspective. more
J. Dana Trent, author of Dessert First: Preparing for Death
While Savoring Life (Chalice, 2019), took a selfie ahead of her recent
interview on CNN's 60 Minutes about coping with grief and loss amid
the Covid-19 pandemic.
Courtesy Chalice
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Amazon Sales Mostly Slump for Religion Pubs Amid
Covid-19
Amazon’s focus on essential items due to the coronavirus crisis has led to
significant sales losses for several religion publishers, and many houses are
looking to alternate sales channels. more
Books Spotlight Finding Common Ground Through Faith
New books from religious publishers combat racism and embrace diversity. more
Radical Kindness: PW Talks with Ashlee Eiland
In Human(Kind), Ashlee Eiland draws on her experiences as a black
woman as well as her extensive Biblical knowledge to advocate for a radical
kindness and unity that can appeal to people from all backgrounds and from
across the aisle. more
Author Rediscovers a Nearly Forgotten Jewish South
In 'Wandering Dixie,' Sue Eisenfeld travels deep into the heart of the
Confederacy to ask some hard questions about race relations today. more
Religion & Spirituality Book Deals: April 22, 2020
A faith-based guide to “messy minimalism” lands at Broadleaf; Brazos takes
‘Strange Religion,’ and more. more
Religion & Spirituality Books Preview: May 2020
New religion and spirituality books publishing in May include the story of
Jarvis Jay Masters—a convicted murderer who converted to Buddhism while on
death row, ‘Demystifying Shariah,’ and Karen Kingsbury’s latest Baxter Family
novel. more
Call for Info: Life Issues
Needed: Info on forthcoming adult nonfiction titles publishing from May 2020
to Jan. 2021 (new titles only please, no reprints) about the intersection of
religion/spirituality with death and dying, grief, aging, life-threatening
illnesses, and care giving. Email pitches to religionfeatures@publishersweekly.com;
art directly to Clive Chiu at cchiu@publishersweekly.com
by April 27. Please put “Call for Info: Life Issues” in the subject
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A Higher Calling:
Pursuing Love, Faith, and Mount Everest for a Greater Purpose
Rachel Earls, host of the Earls Family Vlogs, and her husband, Harold, an
officer in the U.S. Army, chronicle their journey of faith, marriage, and
perseverance in this stirring memoir. more
Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for
Any Crisis Big or Small
Kathi Lipp (Clutter Free) presents a timely, useful guide on practical
preparedness. more
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose
Every Day
Jay Shetty, host of the On Purpose podcast and a former Vedic monk,
debuts with a peppy and persuasive work that guides readers through a process
of personal growth by “training our minds to focus on how to react, respond,
and commit to what we want in life.” more
Seek to Be Wise: Finding Extraordinary Wisdom in
Everyday Life
Former financial executive Chess Britt shares in his spirited debut the
tenets of wisdom that have helped him gain strength, courage, and enthusiasm.
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Jennie Allen (l.), author of Get Out of Your Head
(WaterBrook, out now), and Beth Moore (r.), author of Chasing Vines
(Tyndale, out now), recently held a webinar event featuring a conversation
about faith.
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