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Q. What are some common misconceptions about large print?

A. Many people assume large print is for seniors or readers with visual impairments, but the format benefits so many different readers. Large print is for everyone, from adults who need a break from screens to young readers in grade school. Large print books are finding more diverse audiences as readers discover this format that helps them concentrate and enjoy reading more. Because the format promotes reading fluency and comprehension, it can be included in literacy programs for English Language Learners. Large print is a simple accessibility solution for libraries, offering an equitable format that meets the needs of a broad spectrum of readers.

Q. How do you determine what books to publish in large print?

A. Large print readers want to read what everyone else is reading—in a more accessible format! Our goal is to curate the best selections of quality titles in large print that include something for every reader across a wide range of genres. Our editors curate using librarian-trusted resources like Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Galley Chat, Goodreads, LibraryReads, and Indie Next picks. We also publish many New York Times and USA Today bestsellers in large print as close as possible to the standard edition release date. Currently, we publish over 80 titles a month, 13 of which are juvenile or young adult.

Q. How does Thorndike Press support equity, diversity, and inclusion?

A. Thorndike Press is dedicated to expanding representation, featuring authors and characters of traditionally underrepresented groups, settings, and content. To actively increase inclusion in our collections, we’re committed to adding at least four titles a month to represent Black authors and two titles a month to represent Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, and Latinx/Hispanic experiences. The large print format alone supports collection equity and makes reading more accessible. We’re continuously working to ensure we provide equity in content to match the equitable format.

Q. What’s new with Thorndike Press?

A. We are steadily ramping up the number of titles we produce each year, allowing us to feature more diverse authors and content. We also see changes with our librarian customers who are growing and repositioning their collections so that they’re up front and available to wider and younger audiences. We’re always acquiring buzzy debuts, up-and-coming authors, nationally renowned book club picks, and books-to-screen. Although romance, mysteries, and Westerns are the most popular genres, we see an increase in demand for horror, sci-fi, dystopian, gothic, fantasy, and crime. Last but not least, we’re curating our first collection of juvenile and young adult large print titles in Spanish that will be available early next year.

Q. In addition to the 16-point font, what other features of Thorndike Press books benefit readers?

A. When readers open Thorndike Press books, they’ll find expanded spacing between lines and words that help reduce eyestrain. The serif font and dark ink help anchor the letters and increase legibility. Fewer words on the page allow readers to turn pages quickly and stay engaged. Our large print books are constructed with durable materials, library-bound, and have smooth, laminated hardcovers. The hardcover books are made to lay flat, so readers don’t need to hold them constantly. Thorndike Press hardcover books are designed to withstand high-volume use and come with a 100% guarantee on binding.

How to Read a Tree

Gooley, Tristan

An eye-opening adventure into the secret language of trees. Gooley uncovers the clues hiding in plain sight: in a tree’s branches and leaves; its bark, buds, and flowers; even its stump. For instance, leaves with a pale, central streak mean that water is nearby.

Path of the Panther

Ward Jr., Carlton

Path of the Panther is a call to action to recognize and protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor—a network of public and private land that connects the panther’s current range in south Florida to suitable habitat throughout the state of Florida and adjoining states.

The Power of Trees

Wohlleben, Peter

From the international bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them.

Bluebird Seasons

Young, Mary Taylor

In this A Sand County Almanac for the twenty-first century, nature writer and zoologist Mary Taylor Young tells the story of the growing effects of climate change on her land in the pinecovered foothills of southern Colorado. Young sees hope in the human ability to overcome great obstacles.

Next to Nature

Blythe, Ronald

Ronald Blythe lives on the border between Suffolk and Essex. Beginning with the arrival of snow on New Year’s Day and ending with Christmas carols sung in the village church, Next to Nature invites us to witness a simple life richly lived.

$24.95 Hardcover

796.5

9781615199433

05/02/2023

Experiment

$50.00 Hardcover

599.7524

9781426223624

05/02/2023

National Geographic Society

$28.95 Hardcover

582.16

9781771647748

05/02/2023

Greystone Books

$18.99 Trade Paper

577.27

9781641608138

05/02/2023

Chicago Review Press

$34.99 Hardcover

B

9781399804660

05/09/2023

John Murray

Everglades

Ake, Anne E.

Ake discusses facts, figures, and details about the glades, while also enlightening readers on key information regarding conservation and restoration. This book covers important topics, such as: the prevalent water level issues the glades face; invasive species like the Burmese Python; up-to-date data on wildlife and environmental factors; and more.

The Jewel Box

Blackburn, Tim

Blackburn reveals how the moths he catches reflect hidden patterns governing the world around us. Through his luminous prose and infectious sense of curiosity, Blackburn teaches us to see—and respect—the intricate web of nature in which we’re all caught.

Edible Wild Plants, Volume 2

Kallas, John, PhD

Author John Kallas gives you the knowledge and confidence needed to enjoy edible wild plants as a part of your regular diet. Featuring 460 photographs and illustrations, fun and authoritative text, focused attention on plant details, nutrient tables, range maps, recipes, and a plethora of additional preparation and cooking tips.

For the Love of Mars

Shindell, Matthew

For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement. A captivating voyage through time and space for anyone curious about Curiosity and the red planet.

Neuroscience For Dummies

Amthor, Frank, PhD

A fascinating look at what’s rattling around in your skull. Neuroscience For Dummies introduces you to the mindboggling study of the human brain. This updated edition—still in classic, beginner-friendly Dummies style—covers the latest research advances and technologies in the field of neuroscience.

$21.95 Trade Paper

577.68

9781683343318

05/15/2023

Pineapple Press

$30.00 Hardcover

595.78

9781642832730

05/16/2023

Island Press

$27.99 Trade Paper

581.632

9781423641346

05/16/2023

Gibbs Smith Publisher

$27.50 Hardcover

523.43

9780226821894

05/18/2023

University of Chicago Press

$29.99 Trade Paper

612.82

9781394171217

05/23/2023

John Wiley & Sons Inc

The Boy and the Mountain

Ekelund,

Torbjørn / Crook, Becky L. (Translator)

A father and son ascend a mountain together for the first time, retracing the steps of a young boy who went missing a century earlier. Six-year-old Hans Torske disappeared in Norway’s Skrim mountains in 1894. Why he wandered away from his family’s cabin is still a mystery.

Brave the Wild River

Sevigny, Melissa L.

The riveting untold tale of two pioneering botanists and their historic boat trip down the Colorado River. Through the vibrant letters and diaries of the two women, Sevigny traces their daring 43-day journey, during which they cataloged the thorny plants that thrived in the Grand Canyon’s secret nooks and crannies.

The Family Guide to Outdoor Adventures

Stewart, Creek

Explore and experience nature with your kids with these 30 fun and educational family activities dedicated to spending more time outside. From casting animal tracks and dyeing t-shirts with walnuts to building a debris hut and catching minnows with a spider web.

World of Butterflies

New Holland Publishers

This book broadly follows the classification and taxonomy used in Adrian Hoskins’ superb book Butterflies of the World, which divides the 20,000 species between six butterfly families. World of Butterflies aims to illustrate the diversity of butterflies by showing adults of as many different sizes, shapes, and forms as possible.

Nursery Earth

Staaf, Danna

An eye-opening, globetrotting journey into the wild and wondrous ways baby animals come into being and play their part in the cycles of life on Earth. The tiny, hidden lives that scientists study in the lab and in the wild reveal some of nature’s strangest workings.

$22.95 Hardcover

796.522

9781771645096

05/23/2023

Greystone Books

$30.00 Hardcover

920

9780393868234

05/23/2023

W. W. Norton & Company

$18.99 Trade Paper

796.5

9781507220405

05/23/2023

Adams Media Corporation

$19.99 Hardcover

595.78

9781925546613

06/05/2023

New Holland Publishers

$27.95 Hardcover

591.39

9781615199327

06/06/2023

Experiment