| 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 Lindsey Gervais, Digital Learning Manager, Gale | In this digital age, we’re never at a loss for content. It’s delivered to us on demand, as soon as we choose to engage. And more often than we realize, we engage with content passively, like with Facebook ads or articles of interest that “magically” show … Read more
| By Lisa Luea, Gale copywriter and former educator | With big changes happening in our world daily, it’s hard to keep up. So imagine what it must feel like to be a kid. Children ages 3 to 6 are some of our most impressionable learners. They take in information much differently than older children … Read more
Cengage has a critical role to play in providing quality, inclusive learning materials that empower progress and combat ignorance. As one of the largest education companies in the world, and a global employer, we are taking action to advance inclusion and diversity efforts in our workplaces, communities and the education experiences we provide to learners and educators. We do this … Read more
| By Lindsey Gervais, Digital Learning Manager, Gale | Librarians and educators in the United States are operating within the most challenging environments facing any professional today. The expectations are high for them to continuously adapt to the conditions created by the global pandemic, which are complicated by the traumatic current events forcing our country … Read more
| By Taylor Frey | I’m not a teacher, but I’m lucky to know many. One of my friends has experienced the challenges faced by English learners in her district firsthand, and has seen translated pieces make a huge difference for students. Often, when English learners struggle, it’s not that they don’t know the material … Read more
| By Heather Van | I grew up in a small town with strict values. There was little room or tolerance for someone who was gay. And so my lifelong best friend, E—fabulously funny, brilliant, and slightly haunted—carried this secret with him until adulthood, when he moved away to a big city and his true … Read more
| By Tracie Moy | It may seem as though we have come a long way in understanding, accepting, and supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. In fact, rarely a day goes by without a newsworthy headline. Yet, social discrimination continues to exist. Big and small cities across the globe have … Read more
The ALA states, “As our nation increasingly becomes more diverse, so should library collections, staff and our nation’s social consciousness.” Being a struggling reader is challenging enough, but not being able to identify culturally with the books they are reading can also be frustrating. Thorndike Press is excited to share a large print collection curated … Read more