50th Anniversary of Title IX
June 23, 2022
June 23 marks a milestone anniversary for Title IX, the federal law that may be best known for its huge impact on women’s sports. Title IX was part of the… READ MORE
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Agate Book Resources for Educators
June 14, 2022
Looking for materials for your classroom? Agate is now offering educator resources to accompany some of our titles! These standards-based guides include questions to gauge student comprehension along with prompts… READ MORE
Take Me Out to the Bookstore: Agate Baseball Books
April 19, 2022
After a prolonged labor dispute and the threatened cancellation of games, baseball fans are breathing a collective sigh of relief as the season finally gets rolling after only a week’s… READ MORE
Black History Month Features: In Their Own Words
February 11, 2022
February is Black History Month, and we are celebrating by highlighting Black authors and their work. Agate’s In Their Own Words series shares the most thought-provoking and inspirational quotes from… READ MORE
Agate 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
October 27, 2021
For the Reader THIS LIFE Quntos KunQuest The debut novel of a man currently serving a life sentence at Louisiana State Prison, revealing the inner lives and daily turmoil of… READ MORE
Celebrate National Homemade Bread Day with this recipe from The Potatopia Cookbook!
November 19, 2020
November 17th was National Homemade Bread Day, and to celebrate, we’re sharing one of our favorite breadcrumb-garnished recipes from Allen Dikker’s The Potatopia Cookbook. This collection of more than 75 mouthwatering potato recipes… READ MORE
Q&A with Frank Ardito, Author of The Self-Care Cookbook
August 13, 2020
After being in quarantine for so long, we’re all in need of some well-deserved self-care. The Self-Care Cookbook: A Holistic Approach to Cooking, Eating, and Living Well by health and… READ MORE
Happy Publication Day to Martha Stewart: In Her Own Words!
August 11, 2020
Martha Stewart: In Her Own Words is now available for purchase online and at your favorite local bookstore! The latest in Agate’s In Their Own Words series, this book contains… READ MORE
Honoring Maurine Watkins: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Watkins, “Chicago,” and the Women of Murderess Row
August 10, 2020
Maurine Watkins is known primarily for two things: her work as a Chicago Tribune crime reporter and her play, Chicago, which inspired the popular musical of the same name. Seemingly… READ MORE
Essential Books for the Job Search
July 30, 2020
Essential Books for the Job Search With layoffs on the rise amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people have found themselves scrambling to secure a new job. Though the search… READ MORE