| By Thorndike Staff | We’re excited to share that in September, Gale will be launching refreshed customer-facing websites, making it easier than ever to explore our products, find the information you need, and place orders. This update includes gale.com, gale.com/thorndike, and our international sites: gale.com/jp, gale.com/cn, gale.com/br, and gale.com/es. These redesigned sites will deliver … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Congratulations to Catherine Macri, Library Director at Soldiers Memorial Library (SML), for winning the first annual Thorndike Press Champions of Large Print Scholarship! Created in partnership between Thorndike Press and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL), this scholarship honors the profound impact that librarians can make with large … Read more
The short one-word answer as to why our Dynamic Drama Standing Order Plan is so popular: empowerment. While readers can always count on fan-favorite entertainment titles, themes of resilience, emotional healing, and overcoming adversity empower and support patrons navigating real-life challenges. To meet demand for our Dynamic Drama plan, we’ve expanded it from two to … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Although 10-year-old Sid excelled in school subjects like math, he struggled consistently with reading. In addition to being affected by widespread reading proficiency declines from COVID-19, Sid was diagnosed with ADHD and saccadic eye movement disorder, a visual processing disorder that causes rapid, jerky eye movements. These conditions make tracking … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Looking for a simple solution to support students who struggle with reading? Large print may be the prescriptive learning accommodation you need for students with ADHD, visual processing issues, and more. In the latest large print efficacy study, Dr. Julie A. Evans, lead researcher and CEO of Project TomorrowⓇ, introduced … Read more
| By Tamara Butler | Inspirational books give readers a sense of hope, encouragement, and empowerment in the face of uncertainty. As individuals grapple with ongoing change and watch global challenges unfold, the demand for inspirational nonfiction is surging. Get details about the latest trends showcasing this genre’s wide appeal and why you should make … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your experience, Cengage Group is making improvements across our Enterprise Resource Planning system in early April, resulting in the changes below. We appreciate you and all that you do to making reading more accessible with large print. Thank you for your … Read more
| By Tamara Butler | In an uncertain world, people are looking for comfort and direction. Inspirational titles provide hope and spiritual insights that enrich their lives. Sales of nonfiction Christian titles increased 7% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Association of American Publishers. In response to the growing demand for books that offer … Read more
| By Tiffany Schofield | We have some exciting news to share: Thorndike Press Youth Large Print has received a prestigious Platinum 2025 Modern Library Award (MLA)—its third consecutive win! The MLAs recognize top products and services in the library industry through an unbiased selection process with voting from real library workers. Let’s dive into … Read more
| By Sabine McAlpine, VP of Thorndike Press | Some of the biggest challenges educators currently face are closing achievement gaps and improving literacy proficiency for youth nationwide. Roughly two out of three students are reading below grade level.1 This lack of reading proficiency is immensely impactful not only to students’ educational experiences but also … Read more