New Titles for Gale OneFile, October 2023
| By Gale Staff | Gale Academic OneFile Gale General OneFile Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Being a Business Student in the Digital Age: A Tale of Two Libraries
| By Wolf Williams, Business Content Developer at Gale | In August 2017, I left my home in Central Texas to start my higher education journey at the University of Iowa. Like many of my peers at the time, I had it all figured out. I planned to double major in economics and theatre arts, … Read more
Filipino Americans: A Rich History of Contributions
| 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
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
| 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
Inspire Learners with the Wright Brothers’ Biography
| By Gale Staff | The world changed forever on December 17, 1903 when two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, successfully piloted the first airplane. It’s an iconic story of innovation and perseverance reflecting American values of the early 20th century. Decades later, in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed December 17 as Wright Brothers … Read more
Author Signing with Traci Sorell: A Celebration of Identity, Resilience, and Reading
| 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
October 2023 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers
| 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
Toyota: Weaving the Future of Mobility
| 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
October 2023 Must-Haves
| 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
Inspire Learners with Powerful Narratives from Holocaust Survivors
| By Gale Staff | Learning about the Holocaust is an opportunity to build personal awareness and spark critical thinking about the world around us. Educators may find that Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed this year on January 27, provides the chance to engage students with these challenging concepts. This April, with a little help from … Read more