| By Sarah Robertson | Gothic literature is a genre that relies on dark, disturbing imagery; atmospheric settings; and unnerving plot points to induce discomfort in the reader. The genre has shown a remarkable persistence and ability to evolve since its inception in the nineteenth century, and it typically strives to unsettle the reader, often … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson and Mark Mikula | As students and teachers return to classrooms this fall, look to Gale’s For Students line for coverage of novels and other literary works with a back-to-school theme. Most notably, the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling is 25 years old this month. The publication of Harry … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | James Joyce’s Ulysses celebrates its 100th birthday this year. Considered one of the greatest works of literature, this groundbreaking novel was published in its entirety in 1922, sparking the beginnings of modernism in literature. On Bloomsday, which takes place on June 16 each year to honor the life of James … Read more
Explore the Novels for Students series | By Sarah Robertson | Incorporating science fiction and fantasy into the classroom has the power to open other worlds for students to explore, allowing for new creative ways of thinking. By reading books set in places that don’t look like the world we live in, students can learn … Read more
| By Andrea Drouillard | Long Way Down (2017) is a novel written in verse by Jason Reynolds. It has been awarded as a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and Printz Honor Book, just to name a few. Recently, I read the large print version published by Thorndike Press from Gale, a Cengage … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | In graphic novels, words and illustrations are interwoven in an imaginative symbiosis, which can be used to present both fiction and nonfiction to students in a uniquely engaging way. The power of this literary form derives from the rich interplay between text and image. The ability of graphic novels to … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | A genre of fiction geared toward preteen and teen readers, young adult (YA) literature explores the experiences and challenges of coming of age. Themes in YA literature include young love, identity, social conflicts, and family relationships, all explored through the unique lenses of young protagonists. Straddling the realm between fiction … Read more
| By Michelle Lee, Sr Content Developer | The Novels for Students series has been providing readers with a guide to understanding, enjoying, and studying novels for over 20 years. The series, which has covered over 850 novels across 60 volumes, is specifically designed to meet the curricular needs of high school and undergraduate college … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | In 1960, a woman who had been a writer and scholar all her life died in relative obscurity in a welfare home. Her remains were buried in an unmarked grave, where they were forgotten for more than a decade. Today, that woman is considered a central figure in African American … Read more
| By Traci Cothran | There are a bazillion novels published each year, and every once in a while, one of them is truly magical. That’s the case with The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. This debut novel is extraordinary in so many ways – amazing writing, relatable characters – most especially because it … Read more