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| By Carol Brennan | October is Filipino American History Month, and Gale In Context: Biography is delighted to report that compiling this blog post has given us a refreshed renewal of what a comprehensive and fascinating trove of biographical essays it is. Prepare to be astonished at the achievements of these trailblazing Filipino Americans! … Read more
| By Gale Staff | President Joe Biden commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is a day to honor America’s original inhabitants and the tribal nations, on October 11, 2021. This date doesn’t mark the first time the holiday was celebrated—just the first time a U.S. president formally recognized it. The genesis for a day that … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Attention all American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference attendees! On Friday, October 20, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, we’re hosting an author-signing event with Traci Sorell, one of the talented co-authors of Indian No More. This exciting event will take place in the exhibit hall at Gale’s booth … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more
| By ChiltonLibrary Staff | When you’re talking about Toyota, superlatives come to mind: Toyota has the most vehicles on the road, and the Toyota Corolla is the bestselling car of all time. Toyotas have a reputation for reliability, a long life span, and a tendency to hold their value. Toyota attributes much of its … Read more
| By Tamara Butler | October is Global Diversity Awareness Month with a focus on the positive impact that a diverse culture can have on society. A great way to celebrate diversity is to spend time with fascinating characters from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. This month, Thorndike is offering the story of a Black … Read more
| By Gale Staff | With Gale In Context: For Educators, teachers have access to instructional content that makes it easier to achieve curriculum goals, engage students, and differentiate learning. Earlier this year, Gale added prebuilt assessments to help teachers monitor student comprehension and identify learning gaps. These assessments give teachers crucial data to analyze … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | As September begins, millions of middle school students in the United States are starting back to school for a new year. Many students and educators find this time of year exciting and challenging as they consider the new year’s possibilities. Teachers may want to try to harness that student energy … Read more
| By Kevin J. Hayes, Guest Contributor | Although readers will often dip into the Dictionary of Literary Biography 393: Edgar Allan Poe: A Documentary Volume to find facts, leaf through the copious illustrations, and read individual items pertinent to their interests, this documentary biography can be read cover to cover, in the same way … Read more
| By Gale Staff | During Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (September 18–24), you have a chance to promote the many ways your library supports these important, mission-critical functions. In addition to helping adults build their foundational skills, the National Coalition for Literacy aptly broadens adult education activities to include developing computer skills, studying … Read more