Marietta Jones

November 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, and the 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

Descubre los novedosos títulos juveniles en español de Thorndike Press

| Por Tiffany Schofield, Editora Senior de Adquisiciones, Thorndike Press | Los estudiantes bilingües emergentes enfrentan desafíos únicos al adquirir destrezas en el inglés, por lo que brindarles recursos adecuados es esencial. Los libros de letra grande son una solución para la enseñanza de lectoescritura que ha demostrado ser efectiva. Según un estudio reciente, casi … Read more

Discover Our First Spanish-Language Youth Large Print Titles for Students

| By Tiffany Schofield, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | Emerging bilingual students face unique challenges in acquiring English proficiency. Providing them with appropriate resources is essential. Large print books are a simple literacy solution that’s proven to be effective. According to a recent study, almost two-thirds of teachers reported that using large print text … Read more

Get the Checklist: 7 Things to Look for in Curriculum-Aligned Content

| By Gale Staff | Using high-quality educational content in the classroom is essential to shaping students’ academic success—but how can you make sure your school is using content that supports both your curriculum and student achievement? With more content available than ever, educators must vet instructional resources to ensure they’re credible, aligned to standards, … Read more

Two Worlds Collide: Combining the Power of Gale In Context: Elementary and National Geographic Kids

| By Anthony Boussie| Engaging young learners can be challenging. Educators and librarians are looking for age-appropriate content that fits into the curriculum and is easy to share. Parents expect educational experiences tailored to their children’s unique needs. And kids just want to have fun while they’re learning! It’s a big job, so we’re bringing … Read more

​​5 Tips to Drive Student Engagement with a More Inclusive Curriculum

| By Gale Staff | Curriculum directors play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of students. But how can you ensure students are engaged in the content they’re learning? Developing a curriculum that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of your student body is essential to capture student attention and improve learning outcomes. … Read more

COVID-19 Update: Variants and Vaccines

| By K. Lee Lerner | Most people are trying to put the COVID-19 pandemic, with all its tragedies, disruptions, uncertainties, and inanities, in the rearview mirror. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 global health emergency on May 5, and the United States declared the public health emergency on May 11. Budget realities … Read more

Engage Learners with 4 Different Types of Text Sets

| By Char Shryock, Education Leadership Consultant | “The more knowledge students have about the world, the better their reading comprehension is. The better they read, the better able they are to access more complex and compelling reading material and build more knowledge to become even better readers. Reading ability and building knowledge are mutually … Read more

Asian Vehicle Updates Arrive at ChiltonLibrary!

| By Chilton Staff | ChiltonLibrary, the comprehensive online automotive resource, updated Japanese and South Korean vehicle makes and models with factory service information. Chilton provides original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance and repair information—the same data that dealer technicians use. Updated vehicle makes Key features These updates include detailed and complete information with an easy-to-use … Read more