| By Jonathan Vereecke, Sr. Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | How do we achieve a sense of balance within the Diverse Voices large print standing order plan? Authenticity is key to curating a selection of diverse titles every month that will resonate with readers. To uphold this authenticity, we’ve enlisted the help of special advisory … Read more
| By Jonathan Vereecke, Sr. Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | The latest U.S. Census data reveals people of color comprise 43% of the total population, up 9% from 2010 to 2020. Even as the country becomes more culturally and racially diverse, the publishing industry has lagged behind in expanding representation. According to the latest Lee … Read more
| By Jonathan Vereecke, Sr. Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | Between 1950 and 2018, 95% of fiction books published in the United States were written by white authors. While the publishing industry is steadily expanding representation, there’s still a long way to go to bring readers diverse stories. To support equity, diversity, and inclusion in … Read more
| By Bonnie Simcock, Senior Manager of Acquisitions, Thorndike Press | Book banning has been a concern for centuries, but in recent years the politicization of censoring books has skyrocketed book-banning efforts. According to Publishers Weekly, the number of unique titles targeted by book bans increased by 65% from 2022 to 2023 alone. And the … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | You know the drill. Bestsellers, top picks, and book club title lists grow every month. With a combined total of 35 years of experience and 24 hours a week on title discovery and selection, the Thorndike Press editorial ensures hot titles are available in large print! Large Print Newly … Read more
| By Gale Staff | August 9th is National Book Lovers Day, a day to celebrate the love of reading. How can you help more people find joy in reading? Connect them to large print books. While large print is typically associated with adults with visual impairments, it can also benefit struggling youth readers, adults … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Attending the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego? Thorndike Press is excited to invite you to a special event featuring award-winning YA author Neal Shusterman! Join us at the Gale booth (#1317) on Friday, June 28, at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable author-signing session with Neal Shusterman. Add to your … Read more
| By Gale Staff | What does it mean to upsize reading experiences in your library? By expanding your large print collection, you can make reading more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. From reluctant adult readers to anyone who needs a break from digital devices, younger and more diverse audiences are finding the large print … Read more
| By Tamara Butler and Tiffany Schofield | Love for reading is in full bloom—and romance is soaring as today’s bestselling genre. Following the pandemic, more and more people crave the escapism of fiction. Fueled by reader recommendations on #BookTok, sales of romance print books increased by 52% in 2022. Romance is quickly emerging as … Read more
| Por Sabine McAlpine, directora, Thorndike Press | Los datos más recientes del Censo de Estados Unidos revelan que casi 68 millones de personas hablan un idioma distinto al inglés en sus hogares. El español lidera como el idioma más común, hablado doce veces más frecuentemente que los cuatro idiomas más utilizados después del inglés.1 A … Read more