| By Gale Staff | There’s likely never been a better time to get lost in a book and this month’s picks are a quirky trio of feel good tales. Collectively our hearts have both sunk and soared as we navigated uncharted territory the past few months. We opt to keep lifting spirits with stories … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In light of the nationwide library closures and the sudden virtual transition brought on by COVID-19, we have had to temporarily shift our publishing program. Effective May 1, 2020, Thorndike Press reduced the number of publications scheduled and placing many standing orders on pause. We hope to resume a more … Read more
| By Gale Staff | For July we would like to highlight three new titles that invite you to escape into the lives of others. Women bound by the mores of bygone times, frazzled by familial demands, and haunted by roads not taken. Grab one and enjoy a new journey, sometimes they illuminate our own. … Read more
What’s the most powerful literacy tool on your shelf? Libraries across the country are discovering that large print can effectively support striving readers, English as a second language (ESL) and English language learner (ELL) students, and children with special learning needs. Large print isn’t just a bigger font size. Compared to standard print format, large … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Raise of hands if you’re ready to shake off winter and giddily run toward summer. Okay, that would be … everybody! We’re ready too with a great selection of large-print titles for beachy binge reads exploring dynamic relationships. A dystopian account of a talented teen athlete, a young family’s escape … Read more
| Vicki Gordon, education sales consultant, striving reader, Thorndike Press | Large print for the win Among all the skills students need to succeed in school and in life, reading is the most essential and has the potential to be the most enriching. During this learn-at-home time, teachers encourage parents to support and promote their … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gritty, authentic, and filled with larger-than-life personalities, Westerns remain a perennial favorite of readers. Five Star Publishing, proud of its history of providing engaging narratives and characters, is pleased to announce that seven of its titles have been recognized as 2020 Spur Award-Winners and Finalists from the Western Writers of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | April showers bring May flowers; that said, we’ve got a bountiful selection of books to delight your readers! Boozy adventures in assisted living. The debauchery and dedication of baseball’s spring training. Flea market finds that bring more than bargains. And an inspiring memoir of an Appalachian upbringing with strong-willed women. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Each year, the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Thorndike Press has partnered with Washington State Library to deploy a special collection of 30 large print books to 89 middle schools across Washington State. Research shows that large print text can improve reading confidence and skill level in students—allowing them to develop stronger reading skills. With this new partnership, … Read more