| By Gale Staff | There’s something about burying yourself in a good book that can be even more rewarding when it digs deep into lives—whether tangled or traditional. Our April titles let readers follow in the footsteps of women as they navigate their personal journeys that deliver both despairing lows and soaring highs, with … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Is there any debate more committed, more divisive, more heated than book versus movie? Sure, there’s dog versus cat, mountains versus seaside, toilet paper hung over versus under, Miracle Whip versus mayo, and Democr . . . er, let’s skip that one, shall we? It’s not just readers and viewers … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | For nearly 100 years, the most outstanding contributions to children’s literature have been recognized with the Newbery Medal, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States. In its inaugural year, Hendrik Willem van Loon was recognized with the medal for The Story of Mankind, an exploration of … 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 Thorndike Staff | Depending on where you hang your hat, March can bear witness to already-blazing sun or still-lingering snow. Our monthly picks are a mix as well! Everything from a deep-diving memoir about group therapy to an exploration of why Black people are literally “sick and tired”; along with a tangled tale … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Though we can’t think of a time when “happily ever after” would be more welcome, life isn’t usually that rosy. Our February picks delve into lives marked by hardship, questionable choices, and uneasy situations. But there are also glimpses of hope and joy to remind readers that even in the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Winter is on its way while we continue to accommodate COVID-19 precautions and guidelines. It’s enough to make anyone reach for a bowl of cream-of-something-soup casserole, a steaming pot roast, or the comfort of a mug of hot cocoa and a good book. Thorndike Press has you covered with a … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From thought-provoking explorations of racism and equality to frothy memoirs and romantic romps, we’ve done it all in 2020. With a new year looming (have we ever been MORE ready to let that NY Times Square ball drop?) we’re kicking off 2021 with titles that go deep on injustice, despair, … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | 2020 – it’s been something. A year that asked us to mask up and isolate while simultaneously demanding we open ourselves up to long-simmering issues in urgent need of attention and action. Rather than become weary with the contrasts from isolation to involvement, readers seek insightful resources that will both … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Looking for a simple and proven way to build confidence, stamina, and literacy outcomes for struggling readers? How about a format that addresses the equity challenges at the forefront of our minds in the current COVID-slide reality? In this lively program, Booklist and Thorndike Press, from Gale, a Cengage company, … Read more