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Kids’ Books Fuse Faith and Fun
New faith-based books aim to engage, entertain, and teach young readers, with titles on Christian values, anti-racism, and more.
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Religion Book Deals: Sept. 22, 2021
Broadleaf signs former Miss Canada Tara Teng, W takes on ‘Godly Dating 101,’ a new children’s book from Beaming will celebrate Diwali, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: October 2021
October titles include three books on the Enneagram personality test, the trail of a legendary Buddhist pilgrim, a biography of Muhammad, and a look at the Christian roots of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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New Religion Kids' Imprints on the Block
A number of Christian publishers launched their first children’s titles in 2021 to expand their mission and reach.
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Can ‘Fierce Love’ Save Us? PW Talks to Jacqui Lewis
The first female and the first Black minister of NYC’s 1,500-member Middle Collegiate Church, Dr. Jacqui Lewis explains why she approaches racial justice as a spiritual practice, ways to heal today’s divisions, and her book, ‘Fierce Love' (Nov. 9, Harmony).
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Liturgical Restructures, Focuses on Digital Marketing
A series of promotions at Liturgical Press are part of the Catholic publisher’s efforts to strengthen its digital marketing outreach and enhance books on spirituality, mysticism, and monastic traditional wisdom.
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Obituary: Bishop John Shelby Spong, 90
Episcopal priest, liberal Christian theologian, and prolific author of over 20 books John Shelby Spong died on September 12. He was 90.
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Religion Book Deals: September 8, 2021
New deals include a title on home design done with Jesus in mind, one for children to learn that God conquers fear better than tigers, and a critical look at the dangers of white nationalism.
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: August 2021
Christian living titles lead the way in nonfiction and Amish country novels are tops for fiction.
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Jazz Legend Mary Lou Williams’ Mass Appeal
Author and musician Deanna Witkowski tells PW about how Williams' turn to Catholicism inspired her soulful synergy of jazz and liturgical music.
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Journalist Trains a Novel Lens on Christian Culture
'Christianity Today' news editor Daniel Silliman shows how five novels—and Christian bookstores that sold them—impacted evangelical culture.
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Philip Yancey's Personal Take on Evangelicalism
Ahead of his upcoming memoir, the popular Christian writer tells 'PW' how books portraying a ‘healthy faith’ helped him escape fundamentalism.
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Faith-Based Publishers on Surviving, Thriving in 2020 and Beyond
After the last traumatic 18 months, religion publishers face the future by staying nimble, flexible, and, always, hopeful.
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Asking the Questions: PW Talks with Kathie Lee Gifford
In 'The Jesus I Know' (Thomas Nelson, Nov. 30), Gifford talks with celebrities about the ways Jesus has impacted their lives.
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Religion News Briefs: August 25, 2021
Lifeway creates a new chief marketing post, an editor and a publicist launch a literary agency, and Eerdmans announces five promotions.
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Terumi Echols Wants IVP to Reach the World
For IVPs new president and publisher, the first person of color to lead the house, ‘bold’ could be her middle name.
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Religion Book Deals: August 25, 2021
Titles where survivors speak up about war or about chronic illness, nonfiction looks at evil and at creativity, and several faith-based children's books are among the latest deals.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2021
September titles include Catholic feminists, tips for marital and spiritual survival 24/7 with your spouse at home, and questions about creationism and baby dinosaurs.
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Bible Reading on the Rise
Publishers are expanding their lines of Bibles as a new study reveals that readership is up.
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Devotionals Head in Every Direction
Daily spiritual readings meet the specific needs of authors, publishers, and readers alike.



