RH Takes Pope’s Book for Young People
Random House’s Mika Kasuga bought North American English and Spanish rights from Veronica Broglio at Italian publisher Piemme Edizioni for God is Young by Pope Francis. Translated from the Italian Dio è giovane, the book features a new, never-before-published interview between journalist Thomas Leoncini and Pope Francis about young people around the world, in and outside of the Catholic Church. By addressing issues faced by today’s youth, Pope Francis hopes to help “build a bridge between generations, and renew and revitalize our society,” according to the publisher. God Is Young is scheduled for publication in English in October 2018 in simultaneous hardcover and e-book editions in the U.S. and Canada. Domestic Spanish editions will also be available in trade paperback and e-book. The book has sold in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, South America, Portugal, Brazil, Poland, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, and Lithuania.
Zondervan Signs Zacharias, Murray
Apologetic scholar Ravi Zacharias has teamed up with Abdu Murray, director at Zacharias’ International Ministries, on a book intended to reintroduce readers to Jesus. Slated for publication in February 2020, Jesus through Eastern Eyes examines the gospel through a broader lens, according to the publisher. Andrew Wolgemuth of Wolgemuth & Associates brokered the deal with Zondervan’s reflective books team.
Chan Reups with David C. Cook
Wendi Lord, acquisition editor for David C. Cook, took world rights to We Are Church by Francis Chan (Crazy Love, 2008). The book describes Chan’s vision for a more engaged church and worship experience free of modern inventions and distractions. It is slated for publication in September 2018 with a six-figure marketing budget.
