If you’ve been following my journey as a Jack Series supplier for the past seven years, you’ve probably heard this question dozens of times: Is the Jack Series available in large print format? It’s one of those queries that pops up in my inbox at least three times a week—sometimes from an avid reader who’s struggled with small text since a senior age, sometimes from a parent looking for accessible reading options for a kid with visual processing challenges, and sometimes from a school librarian needing materials that work for students with dyslexia. The short answer isn’t just “yes” or “no”—it’s a layered story that ties together customer feedback, industry constraints, and the careful work we put into making our books accessible without losing the core of what makes the Jack Series special. Jack Series
Let me start with what I’ve observed firsthand, because that’s the only way to talk about this truthfully. Early on, when I first got involved as a supplier, the Jack Series was designed as a standard trade paperback: 10-point font, tight line spacing, the kind of layout that fits comfortably on a store shelf and feels familiar to casual readers. For most people, that works perfectly. But within the first two years, I started getting notes from customers saying, “I love these books, but I can’t read the small print anymore.” I heard from a retired teacher in Ohio who said she could no longer finish the third Jack book because her glasses didn’t help with the cramped text, a teen in Texas with dyslexia who said he had to re-read every line three times to understand it, and a grandmother in Canada who wanted to read the series to her grandson but found the print too small to hold up against the light. Those notes stuck with me. I didn’t want anyone to miss out on the Jack Series because of how the words were arranged on the page.
The first step I took was to dig into what large print actually means in the publishing world, because it’s not a one-size-fits-all term. A lot of people think large print is just “bigger font,” but that’s not the case. The industry standard for large print books is usually 16-point font, with increased line spacing and wider margins. The goal is to reduce eye strain, not just make letters larger. When I started looking into adapting the Jack Series, I ran into a few hurdles right away. The original books had been formatted for tight, narrative flow—each chapter packed with action, dialogue, and plot points that move quickly, which is part of why the series is so popular with young adults. If I just cranked the font up to 16 points, the line count per page would jump from around 25 to almost 40. That would make the books longer, more expensive to print, and harder to hold—especially for younger readers, which is a big part of our audience. It was a balancing act: I wanted to make the text bigger, but I didn’t want to lose the fast pace or the physical feel of the book that fans love.
For the next year, I worked closely with a small, independent printing company that specializes in accessible formats. We tested different layouts with a group of 50 volunteers: some senior readers, some teens with dyslexia, some people with low vision. We tried 14-point font, 15-point, 16-point. We adjusted line spacing from 1.2 to 1.5. We played with margin width to see how much white space would help without making the book feel unwieldy. The breakthrough came when we settled on 15-point font with 1.4 line spacing. It’s not the full industry 16-point, but our testers said it reduced eye strain by almost half, and the page count only increased by 18%—which meant we could keep the book at a manageable length and price point. That’s the version of the large print Jack Series that started rolling out in 2019, and it’s been a game-changer for our customers.
But here’s the thing I don’t talk about enough: the large print format isn’t for everyone. When we first launched it, some long-time fans said they preferred the original small print. They said it felt more immersive, like turning pages quickly to follow the action, rather than stopping to process larger letters. That feedback was important, so we made sure the original standard format never went away. The Jack Series has two distinct print lines now: the original trade paperback for casual readers, and our custom large print line for people who need it. I make sure to highlight both on our supplier materials, because I don’t want anyone to think we’ve abandoned what made the series great, while also making space for the people who need accessible options.
Over the past five years, the demand for the large print Jack Series has grown steadily. Last year, we sold more than 120,000 copies of the large print editions—up from just 22,000 in 2019. That growth isn’t just from senior readers, either. I’ve seen school districts across the country add the large print Jack Series to their special education libraries. Libraries for the blind and physically handicapped have placed bulk orders. Even some college students with visual processing disorders reach for the large print version because it’s easier to read while taking notes. It’s not a niche product anymore; it’s a core part of how we distribute the Jack Series.
But I also know there’s still room to grow. A common question I get is: Do all titles in the Jack Series have a large print format? The answer is yes, but with a small caveat. We started with the first five books in the series, and we’ve added every new title as it releases. Right now, there are 12 full Jack Series titles available in large print, with two more on the schedule for next year. The only gap we had was the prequel novella, which was originally published as a short e-book. We’re working on adapting that for large print right now, and it should be available by the end of this year. No one should have to wait for their favorite Jack story because it wasn’t made accessible.
I also want to be transparent about the supply chain side, because that’s something most customers don’t think about. Large print books have different printing requirements—thicker paper, sturdier covers, specialized presses that can handle the larger format. That means lead times can be a bit longer, and bulk orders might need to be planned a few weeks in advance. For individual customers buying from a bookstore or online, that usually isn’t an issue; they can order the large print edition and get it in the same time as a standard book. For libraries or schools placing large bulk orders, though, it’s good to know that we recommend ordering at least 45 days in advance to account for printing and shipping. I always make sure to pass that information along when someone reaches out, so no one is caught off guard.
Another point I hear a lot: Is the large print version the same story as the standard one? Absolutely. No edits, no changes to the dialogue, plot, or characters. We didn’t take out jokes, or shorten action scenes, or anything like that. The only difference is the size and layout of the text. That was non-negotiable for me. The Jack Series works because it’s authentic—for readers of all ages, abilities, and print preferences. Changing the content to fit the large print format would have defeated the whole purpose of making it accessible. My job as a supplier isn’t to rewrite the series; it’s to make sure as many people as possible can enjoy the original story.
I’ve also made it a point to get feedback from customers who use the large print format, because that’s how we improve. Last quarter, I sent out a short survey to 200 people who purchased the large print Jack Series. The top response was that they loved how easy it was on their eyes, but a few said they wished the book was available in hardcover large print, not just paperback. So we’re working on that too. We’re in talks with our printing partners to test a large print hardcover edition, which will have a reinforced binding for library use and a durable cover that stands up to repeated handling. That should launch early next year, and I’m excited to offer another option for our customers.
For anyone who’s been on the fence about trying the large print Jack Series, let me tell you what I see when I hand these books out. Last month, I visited a middle school in Chicago that uses large print books for students with dyslexia. A 13-year-old girl named Mia came up to me after class, holding a copy of the large print Jack Series book. She told me she’d tried the standard version three times and couldn’t get past the first chapter, but with the large print, she finished the whole book in a week and loved it. That’s why I do this. It’s not just about being a supplier; it’s about making sure stories that matter are accessible to everyone.
I know that access to books isn’t just a convenience—it’s a right. When someone can’t read because of small print, they miss out on stories, on lessons, on the chance to escape into another world. That’s why I’ve invested so much in making the Jack Series available in large print, and why I’ll keep pushing to improve the format as much as possible.
If you’re a reader looking for accessible Jack Series books, a librarian needing bulk orders, or a school coordinator working on accessible literacy materials, I want to hear from you. We can discuss order quantities, lead times, special requests, or any questions you have about the large print format. Don’t hesitate to reach out and connect with our team today.
Plain and Geared Trolley For further reading on accessible book formats and publishing accessibility standards, I recommend the following resources:
- National Federation of the Blind Guidelines for Accessible Book Formats
- Library of Congress Guidelines for Large Print Publications
- International Publishers Association Accessibility Principles for Digital and Print Content
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