| 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 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 | Readers looking for something different will be thankful this season for the wide variety of titles that Thorndike Press is offering in November. In Vampires of El Norte, a young girl whose heart was broken years ago is reunited with her former love. Only her anger at his abandoning her … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 books that librarians across the country love, and the 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 Tiffany Schofield, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | Emerging bilingual students face unique challenges in acquiring English proficiency. Providing them with appropriate resources is essential. Large print books are a simple literacy solution that’s proven to be effective. According to a recent study, almost two-thirds of teachers reported that using large print text … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Attention all American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference attendees! On Friday, October 20, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, we’re hosting an author-signing event with Traci Sorell, one of the talented co-authors of Indian No More. This exciting event will take place in the exhibit hall at Gale’s booth … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 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 Tamara Butler | October is Global Diversity Awareness Month with a focus on the positive impact that a diverse culture can have on society. A great way to celebrate diversity is to spend time with fascinating characters from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. This month, Thorndike is offering the story of a Black … 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 | Fresh Reads for Spring! Spring into reading with two buzzy debuts, a modern Agatha Christie, and a novel that focuses on the 1990s unrest in Northern Ireland. Spring is a time for rebirth and new beginnings, and Thorndike’s April offerings include two highly anticipated debut novels. In Shelley Read’s Go … Read more