See also
Lending Library Ministries
Periodicals
Braille and Talking Book Libraries operated for Governments in the U.S.A.

NOTE: Much of the material on this page is of general interest and not specifically for Christians.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Alternate Text Production Center of the California Community Colleges
location: Ventura, CA U.S.A.
internet: http://www.atpc.net/home.nsf

This office provides books in alternative formats for students enrolled at Community Colleges in the state of California.

American Bible Society
internet: http://www.americanbible.org/

Sells the Bible in large print (in several different languages), and some single books of the Bible in booklets in large print.

American College Testing Program
internet: http://www.act.org/aap/disab/opt3.html

Large-print A.C.T. test and practice tests available.

American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
internet: http://www.aph.org/

Large print books for sale, some with a school's "quota funds".

Bethany House Publishers
internet: http://www.bethanyhouse.com/ME2/Audiences/Default.asp

Sells large print editions the Bible and books needed for "high church" services. May also have large print versions of some romance and inspirational titles.

Braille Bibles International
internet: http://www.braillebibles.org/

They provide for qualifying individuals the Bible in braille, large print, and audio formats. They ask for a small donation for each one.

Braille International
internet: http://www.brailleintl.org

They have materials in braille and large print for the Girl Scouts.

Broadman & Holman Publishers
internet: http://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/

Study edition of the King James Version reference Bible in giant print (18 point) and a Bible dictionary.  There are also Bible editions in downloadable electronic text, audio CD, and CD-ROM.

Christian Education for the Blind
internet: http://www.bcebonline.com/

Provides Christian hymnbooks in large print (words only).

Christian Literature International
internet: http://www.newlifebible.org/

Carries a large print edition of their New Life Testament, the New Testament of the Bible with a vocabulary of 850 words, for adults.

Christian Mission for the Blind
mail: 5354 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis, IN  46226  USA
voice: 317-549-2386

Publications from Standard Publishing: RADAR (grades 4 through 6) and Straight (grades 7 through 12).  Magazines on tape/large print.  Bibles on audio cassettes and in large print (16 point and 24 point).

Cokesbury
internet: http://www.cokesbury.com

Sells Bible in large print (New International with concordance) and the United Methodist hymnal in large print.

Dake Publishing, Inc.
internet: http://www.dake.com

Large Print Dake Annotated Reference Bible

Doubleday Large Print
internet: http://www.doubledaylargeprint.com/

Current best-selling books in large print, with hard covers.

College Board
internet: http://www.collegeboard.com/testing/

The SAT I Reasoning Test and the SAT II Subject Tests are available in large-print format with a large-block answer sheet.

Forward Movement Publications
internet: http://www.forwardmovement.org

Anglican minstry needs (such as psalters and curricula) are avilable here in lage print.

General Educational Development Testing Service, The
internet: http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS

The General Educational Development tests (GED) are available in large print.

Harvard Ranch Publishing
internet: http://www.harvardranch.com

Sells books in 48-point print: selection of Bible verses, hymns, and devotions.

High Noon Books
internet: http://www.highnoonbooks.com/index-hnb.tpl?cart=12170917482166803

Novels with limited vocabularies for children ages 9 and through 18.  The print is quite large and plots keep children interested.

Imtrek
location: Sacramento, CA U.S.A.
internet: http://imtrek.com/index.html

There are many books available for purchase, and other books can be ordered on demand.

International Bible Society
internet: http://www.gspelcom.net/ibs

Their New International Version of the Bible is available in several print sizes, including large, giant, and super giant (18 point).

International Christian Braille Mission
internet: http://www.icbminc.org/

They have large print Bibles.

Large Print Books
internet: http://www.largeprintbooks.com/

Sells books in large print and on audio cassette from Amazon. com.

Large Print Literary Reader, The
internet: http://www.hicom.net/~oedipus/temp/toropov.html

This magazine is issued quarterly, and contains the abridged writings of many famous authors.

Library of Congress
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
internet: http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/largeprint.html

This is their resources list of companies selling large print books.

Library Reproduction Service [LRS]
internet: http://lrs-largeprint.com

There are many books available for purchase, and other books can be ordered on demand.

LifeWay
internet: http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/

This ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention denomination has the Bible, lessons, and hymnal available in large print.

Light Bright Books
internet: http://www.lightbrightbooks.net

Their books are sets of pages with opaque pictures on clear plastic sheets.  These pages are designed to be shown on a light box. They also sell their own light box, which is small in size.

Lutheran Blind Mission
internet: http://www.blindmission.org/index.asp

The Lutheran Service Book and other materials are available in large print.

Lutheran Braille Evangelism Association
internet: http://www.users.qwest.net/~lbea/

Large print and braille in many languages. Materials may be provided at no cost.

Lutheran Braille Workers -- Canada
internet: http://www.linetap.com/lbw-c/index.htm

Bibles, hymnals, and inspirational books in braille, audio cassette, and large print.

Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc.
internet: http://www.lbwinc.org

Bibles, hymnals, and inspirational books in braille, audio cassette, and large print.

National Association for Visually Handicapped [NAVH]
internet: http://www.navh.org

Lending library of large print books and newsletters (both for adults and children/youth).

National Blind Children's Society
location: Birmingham  ENGLAND
internet: http://www.nbcs.org.uk/customeyes/Pricing-policy/166

They have large print books for sale and to loan, to members only.

North Books
mail: P.O. Box 1277, Wickford, RI 02852  U.S.A.
voice: 401-294-3682

Large printer editions, primarily of classic fiction titles, including works by Jane Austen, Robert Louis Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, and Jack London. They don't usually sell to the public, mostly libraries. Look for their books at Baker & Taylor and at Amazon.com.

Our Sunday Visitor
internet: http://www.osv.com/

Sells some Roman Catholic materials in large print.

Random House
internet: http://www.randomhouse.com/largeprint/

They have a line of large print books, fiction and nonfiction.  These are published for an adult audience, to be sold at regular bookstores, but some may be suitable for young adults.  Call for a local retailer.

Thorndike Press -- Large Print Books
internet: http://www.gale.cengage.com/thorndike/

This publisher carries a wide range of books in large print, from adult fiction and nonfiction of many genres to fiction for young adults and children.

Transaction Publishers
internet: http://www.transactionpub.com/cgi-bin/transactionpublishers.storefront

Their imprint ISIS is for large print books, fiction and nonfiction.  These are published for an adult audience, to be sold at regular bookstores, but some may be suitable for young adults.

Tyndale House Publishers
internet: http://www.tyndale.com/

Some Bibles and other materials are available in large print.

Ulverscroft Group
internet: http://www.ulverscroft.com/

Large print available includes fiction and nonfiction titles, including mysteries, westerns, romance, children's literature, and classics.

Xavier Society for the Blind
mail: 154 East 23rd Street, New York, NY  10010-4595  USA
fax: 212-473-7801
voice: 212-473-7800; 800-637-9193

Lending library of large print spiritual and inspirational books and magazines, including The Catholic Review. Materials are free to print-disabled persons registered with the Society.

This page was last updated August 29, 2007.