| By Bonnie Simcock, Senior Manager of Acquisitions, Thorndike Press | Large print can be the difference between “getting into” a story and thoroughly enjoying a book. Easier on than eyes than standard print editions, large print titles offer relief from screen fatigue and eye strain for avid readers and nonreaders alike. At Thorndike Press, … 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 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
| Por Tiffany Schofield, Editora Senior de Adquisiciones, Thorndike Press | Los estudiantes bilingües emergentes enfrentan desafíos únicos al adquirir destrezas en el inglés, por lo que brindarles recursos adecuados es esencial. Los libros de letra grande son una solución para la enseñanza de lectoescritura que ha demostrado ser efectiva. Según un estudio reciente, casi … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … 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 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