Agate Staff Reads: Summer Reading 2022
June 7, 2022
It’s the season to relax in the sun with a good book! Here’s what our staff is enjoying, from history to thrillers to fantasy and beyond. Eva Lopez, Content Development… READ MORE
Tag: Memoir
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
‘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
Teaching Materials for State: A Team, a Triumph, a Transformation
October 8, 2021
Agate is thrilled to release free teaching materials to supplement State: A Team, a Triumph, a Transformation by Melissa Isaacson. State is an inspirational story of an unlikely group of high school girls who pull together to win their state’s high school basketball championship… 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
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
6 Must-Read Memoirs from Agate Publishing
December 4, 2020
Whether you’re looking for your next quarantine read or the perfect gift to give this holiday season, Agate’s memoirs offer a range of powerful stories and lessons for readers of… READ MORE
Q&A with Regina Louise, author of Someone Has Led This Child to Believe
October 27, 2020
In her unflinching, unforgettable memoir, Regina Louise tells the true story of overcoming neglect in the US foster-care system. Drawing on her experience as one of society’s abandoned children, she… READ MORE
Q&A with Marra B. Gad, author of The Color of Love
October 21, 2020
Marra B. Gad’s The Color of Love explores the idea of yerusha, which means “inheritance” in Yiddish. At turns heart-wrenching and heartwarming, this is a story about what you inherit from your… READ MORE