October 19, 2022
To celebrate the publication of Beacons In The Darkness, we’ve polled Agate staff for some of their favorite memories involving their local newspapers. David Schlesinger, Publishing Director Hometown: Portland, Oregon… READ MORE
September 13, 2022
Ramsey Lewis died yesterday. He was a Chicago son and unsurprisingly generous enough to write a foreword for our book Strayhorn: An Illustrated Life. Join us here at Agate in celebrating… READ MORE
February 23, 2022
President’s Day marked February’s final holiday, honoring George Washington’s birthday, and recognizing the Oval Office holders that have served our country in the past. Being President requires leadership skills, political… READ MORE
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
January 20, 2022
Even though the Chicago Bears season has come to a close, there’s no time like the present to reminisce on the best players who have worn the iconic orange and… READ MORE
January 7, 2022
The advice column has been a staple of newspapers for centuries, offering readers a chance to ask for guidance with questions about almost any topic under the sun. Additionally, advice… READ MORE
December 9, 2021
To read or not to read… that is the question. In Agate’s opinion, the answer is always yes to reading! While live theater opportunities have dwindled in the past few… READ MORE
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
November 12, 2021
Although the Halloween season has passed, there is still time left in the year for the spooky and mysterious. Instead of spinning supernatural tales, these Agate titles tell the true… READ MORE
November 4, 2021