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Thorndike Press' Struggling Reader Center

What's the big deal about Large Print?

Read all about it right here.

Published educational research, as well as action studies across the nation, prove that Large Print books:

  • Increase reading interest, ability, comprehension and enjoyment among children and young adults
  • Help at risk readers become life-long learners
  • Help struggling readers achieve noticeable improvement in letter and word recognition and reading comprehension
Thorndike Press offers hundreds of award-winning titles in Large Print to choose from and we publish a wide selection of new titles every month. Our product is backed by our 100% guarantee. For schools and libraries, we offer shelf-ready processing, catalog card kits, Mylar jackets, security strip systems and the latest in bar-coding technology.

Below is an illustration of the difference between the standard publishing typeface and Thorndike Press' 16-point typeface.

font comparison

Download A Reading Solution That Works [pdf, 635 KB] for more information.

We welcome your feedback and questions. To order or receive information about our books for middle readers and young adults, please contact the Thorndike Press Sales department at 800-223-1244, ext. 4.

Thorndike Press is a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) approved book supplier in the Federal Inexpensive Book Distribution Program. The cost of Large Print books is matched by RIF's federal funds if purchased for children with disabilities/special needs. To find out more about RIF, go to http://www.rif.org/. Educators visit www.rif.org/educators for resources and materials on literacy topics.
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