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Publisher of books by Midwestern authors; books on food, cooking, and nutrition; books by Black American writers; and books on business, coaching & leadership.
Thank you @kutnews.bsky.social for hosting Denise Nicholas for this great interview on FINDING HOME!

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‘Finding Home: A Memoir’ with Denise Nicholas
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Denise Nicholas, actress, activist, writer, and author of ‘Finding Home: A Memoir.’
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November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Agate's own @dougseibold.bsky.social interview the brilliant Denise Nicholas about her new book, FINDING HOME!

Free and open to everyone! RSVP to get the Zoom link here:
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November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The #ChicagoBulls play tonight! Take a look back through decades of Bulls history with THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BOOK OF THE CHICAGO BULLS, on shelves and available now. Grab yours:

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The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bulls
An in-depth look at the history of the Chicago Bulls franchise, featuring profiles, photography, box scores, and more from the archives of the Chicago Tribune.The Chicago Bulls, one of the NBA’s most ...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Book of the Week in my Substack newsletter is "Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture" by Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson, published this week by @agatepublishing.bsky.social:
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(Scroll down for another Chicago/Agate book from the archive.)
October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Just starting to dig into this here, but it looks like Agate has more than 50 books on this list, and we are preparing how to pursue this whole process with our authors.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Thank you @slate.com for including CROWN: AN ODE TO THE FRESH CUT on this list!!! 👑👑👑

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September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Cubs are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020! Relive the thrills of postseasons past—including the 2016 World Series—with THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BOOK OF THE CHICAGO CUBS. Order yours:

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The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Cubs is a decade-by-decade look at one of baseball’s most beloved if hard-luck teams, starting with the franchise’s beginnings in 1876 as the Chicago White Stoc...
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September 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Thank you to @literaryhub.bsky.social for sharing this brilliant essay from Linda-Marie Barrett, author of CREATING A SALON, which is on shelves now everywhere books are sold!

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Why Everyone—Yes, Everyone—Should Join a Book Club
“Books are something social—a writer speaking to a reader—so I think making the reading of a book the center of a social event, the meeting of a book club, is a brilliant idea.” –Yann Martel * Our …
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September 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Did you catch #JaneFonda on Fresh Air today? For more of her infinite wisdom, you can snag a (discounted!) copy of JANE FONDA: IN HER OWN WORDS from us here:

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Jane Fonda: In Her Own Words
Get inside the head of Jane Fonda: actress, political activist, environmentalist, philanthropist, and creator of an unlikely fitness empire that captivated the country beginning in the 1980s. This col...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We're officially on TikTok! If you're there, too, we hope you'll follow us:

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Agate Publishing's Creator Profile
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August 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Are you a journalist looking to publish a nonfiction book? 📚 Submit your book proposal for a new partnership between Medill and @agatepublishing.bsky.social. Details: spr.ly/63321faFyv
August 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Have you subscribed to @dougseibold.bsky.social on Substack yet? You can read today's post about "What Writers Need" and subscribe here:

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What Writers Need
What Writers Need
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July 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Medill to publish nonfiction books by journalists. You can learn more about our collaboration and learn more about what we're looking for in terms of submissions here:

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Agate Publishing announces partnership with Medill School of Journalism - Agate Publishing
We're happy to announce a new partnership with Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. The collaboration will publish nonfiction books
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July 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Medill is collaborating with @agatepublishing.bsky.social to publish nonfiction books written by journalists, creating an outlet for journalists to produce ambitious long form work in a media climate where it’s challenging to find opportunities to do so: http://spr.ly/633294xBFV
July 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thrilled to see our July release MY CREOLE-CALI KITCHEN on EPICURIOUS's list of Best Cookbooks of Summer 2025!

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The Best Cookbooks of Summer 2025
Here are the titles we're keeping cracked in our own kitchens—recipes included.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
New from Dr. Karen Bridbord, author of THE RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN LEADER, for The Glass Hammer:

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Attachment Styles: What Are They, and Why Do They Matter in the Workplace? | The Glasshammer
Though many factors can contribute to a person’s actions in the workplace, a psychological framework called attachment theory may help to explain the bigger picture.
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May 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Warren Buffett may be stepping down, but you can still find all of his wisdom on business, politics, life, and more in WARREN BUFFETT: IN HIS OWN WORDS, which is on shelves and available now (on sale!):

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Warren Buffett: In His Own Words
For more than half a century, Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been one of the world’s most respected businessmen, not just because of his savvy investments and unmatche...
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May 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Another crown for CROWN! 👑 Thank you Kirkus for including CROWN as a Best Picture Book of the 21st Century (So Far)!

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Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far) | Kirkus Reviews
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April 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Brushing up on all things Bill Gates? Don't miss BILL GATES: IN HIS OWN WORDS—an essential collection of Gates's most thought-provoking wisdom.

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Bill Gates: In His Own Words
Get inside the head of one of the most important leaders of our time with this collection of quotes from—global business icon and philanthropist Bill Gates, the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft....
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February 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Happy birthday to Taylor Swift!

We're celebrating with our TAYLOR SWIFT: IN HER OWN WORDS, which collects her most inspirational and thought-provoking quotes into one volume. Snag your copy here:
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Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words
Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time, a pop music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Taylor Swift. This collection of quotes has been carefully ...
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December 13, 2024 at 10:57 PM
We've got something for everyone on your list this holiday season! Check out some of our recommendations for 2024:

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Agate's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!
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November 18, 2024 at 11:05 PM