Barnes & Noble Education Inc. News Update

Gloria Mejía’s New Book Explores Multicultural American Experience

Barnes & Noble Education Inc., a prominent player in the Specialty Retail sector, is making headlines as Gloria Mejía’s new book, Do I Look American?, becomes available at major retailers, including Barnes & Noble. Released on April 30, 2025, the book delves into the multicultural fabric of American identity through the lens of an immigrant’s journey. Mejía, a powerful voice in cultural identity and inclusivity, challenges traditional notions of what it means to be American. Drawing from her own experiences of moving from El Salvador to the United States, the book presents a collection of perspectives that emphasize the diverse and multicultural nature of American identity. Mejía’s exploration began as a linguistic inquiry and evolved into a broader reflection on belonging, inviting readers to consider the stories that define us beyond borders.

College Students Show Confidence in Financial Management

In a recent survey conducted by Barnes & Noble College Insights™, college students have demonstrated confidence in managing their finances, largely attributing their financial literacy to parental guidance. The survey, which included 1,060 current college students at four-year universities, revealed that a significant majority of students pay their bills on time (76%), have personal financial goals (63%), and track their spending (55%). Among those with credit cards (56%), a majority feel they use them responsibly (68%). Parents emerged as the top source of financial information (71%), surpassing online research (53%), classes (44%), and friends (34%). Interestingly, artificial intelligence was identified as one of the least trusted sources for financial advice, with most students expressing reluctance to rely on AI for researching financial products or acting on AI-generated recommendations without further investigation.

Danielle Brown’s New Cookbook: Life-Changing Salads

Danielle Brown, the creator of the viral sensation HealthyGirl Kitchen, has released her highly anticipated cookbook, Life-Changing Salads: 100 Plant-Based Salads and Dressings Beyond Your Wildest Greens. Published by DK/Penguin Random House and available at Barnes & Noble, the book builds on the success of her previous bestseller, HealthyGirl Kitchen: 100+ Plant-Based Recipes to Live Your Healthiest Life. Brown, known for pioneering the trend of life-changing salads, offers 75 innovative salad recipes and over 25 bold dressing recipes. Each recipe is designed to be vibrant, flavorful, and transformative, promoting plant-based eating as a means to enhance overall well-being. Brown emphasizes that her salads are not only filling and delicious but also capable of transforming one’s health.

Company Overview

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange, operates both physical and virtual bookstores, offering study guides, textbooks, digital education solutions, and course materials for academic institutions across the United States. As of April 29, 2025, the company’s stock closed at $10.53, with a market capitalization of $357.57 million. Despite a negative price-to-earnings ratio of -0.198955, Barnes & Noble Education continues to serve students, colleges, and K-12 institutions nationwide. For more information, visit their website at www.bncollege.com .