Deseret Book president on church’s new openness: ‘We can’t pretend it wasn’t taught’
On showcasing more works by female authors and artists: “We would look foolish,” she says, “if we didn’t have more content for and about women on our shelves.”
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Deseret Book's downtown location in Salt Lake City in March 2020. The commercial publisher and retailer is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.