Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17, 2022
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day! It is a day to remember the kindness we have received from those around us and to reflect on how we can… READ MORE
Category: Bolden
‘Tis the Season for The Color of Love
November 30, 2021
We are highlighting the winner of the 2020 Midwest Book Award in Autobiography/Memoir, The Color of Love by Marra B. Gad. A beloved book club pick, this memoir explores the… READ MORE
A Medley of Musical Titles
November 23, 2021
Here at Agate, we are fans of all types of media and art forms, including music. Agate has published several works pertaining to various artists and the music industry. If… READ MORE
Happy Five Month-a-versary to This Life
November 8, 2021
Today we’re wishing This Life a happy five month-a-versary! This debut novel by Quntos KunQuest—an inmate at Angola, the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary—has a unique voice rooted in hiphop and… READ MORE
It’s Spring! Here Are Three Books About New Beginnings
March 18, 2021
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: spring is officially here! Whether you’re living in a warmer climate or still waiting for the snow to melt, the beginning of… READ MORE
Happy Women’s History Month!
March 1, 2021
March is Women’s History Month! Are you looking to add some books to your TBR pile this month? Check out these Agate titles written by female authors! Even the Terrible… READ MORE
5 Black-Owned Indie Bookstores to Support for Black History Month
February 24, 2021
We’re back with another list of independent bookstores, this time with a focus on Black-owned bookstores! Reading is a great way to celebrate Black History Month. Why not support Black-owned… READ MORE
Diversify Your Bookshelf for Black History Month
February 18, 2021
February is Black History Month! If you are looking for books to read this month, check out the below titles from our Bolden imprint. The Color of Love The debut… READ MORE
How to Celebrate the First-Ever Black Literacy Day on February 14
February 11, 2021
For many children, reading education has been disrupted due to the pandemic, and Black and brown students are disproportionately affected. That’s one reason why DL Mullen, owner of Chicago’s very… READ MORE
Celebrate MLK Day with These Three Agate Novels
January 18, 2021
Whether you’re looking for a powerful read set during the Civil Rights Movement or want to better understand how the events of the 1960s impact America today, here are three… READ MORE