Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | September 8 is International Literacy Day—it offers a chance for people to come together to raise awareness of the importance of literacy. Founded by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966, International Literacy Day was created to remind the public that literacy is a matter of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | For those who love great stories, it’s important to recognize and celebrate some of the truly momentous figures in literature. Herman Melville wrote one of the most recognized novels in modern American literature, Moby Dick, which most critics consider a masterpiece. Of course, like many literary giants, Melville’s talent was … Read more
| By Gale Staff | It’s early July and gardens are in full bloom and the weeds are already out of control. Maintaining the vegetable plot and the flower beds is tough work but it’s obviously the only way to grow a garden – you can’t plant new things in space you don’t have. The … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The summer season flies by too fast, and the first day of school approaches before you know it. Teachers and students feel a bittersweet excitement for the upcoming year; we look forward to reconnecting with our friends and colleagues, yet there is an undeniable anxiety about what the year could … Read more
|By Stacey Zusy, Sr. Product Manager| With Gale eBooks, librarians and administration can foster an environment where students, patrons, and educators thrive by providing top-quality content to drive learning forward. Gale eBooks is a supplemental platform that delivers high-interest non-fiction titles in an accessible, digital environment. Find expertly curated eBook collections on Gale eBooks to … Read more
| By Gale Staff | National Hispanic American Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15, and high school educators can capture its cultural and historical relevance in their fall semester lesson planning. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the generations of Hispanic and Latinx individuals who have had a meaningful influence on … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Just a century ago, women in the United States were given the right to vote. On August 18, 1920, following years of civil unrest, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment. However, the legislation was not officially signed and certified until a week later. Because of this small administrative detail, we observe … Read more
| By Grace Gallagher | Executive Director | Cameron K. Gallagher (CKG) Foundation | Yesterday morning, I had the honor of receiving a check from Gale, part of Cengage Group, for $8,796 from the proceeds of Cameron’s Collection and Cameron’s Camp for Wellness on the Gale eBooks platform. These collections are sets of eBooks curated … Read more
| By Gale Staff | On July 20, 1973, the legendary martial arts master and movie actor, Bruce Lee, died of mysterious circumstances. Just three weeks later, Enter the Dragon premiered in theatres. Lee was the star, and the film’s masterful fight scenes, James Bond-adjacent characters, and indulgent 1970s charms made the movie an instant … Read more
| By Gale Staff | September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! This is an exciting holiday for public libraries around the country. September is a chance to reach out to new members and take time to appreciate the full value your library brings to the community. In the late 1980s, William Bennett, who served … Read more