About Us
"Helping you help students learn."

Our Mission
Townsend Press is committed to helping students develop the reading, writing, and language skills needed for success in the classroom and beyond. All facets of our company--our student-friendly print and digital materials, our reasonable prices, our industry-best customer service, and our many special offers, donations, and community partnerships--support this core mission: we want to help students thrive.


Our Promise
Owned and operated by educators since its founding in 1989, Townsend Press has a reputation for fast, friendly, effective service and support. Orders are typically shipped within 24 hours of when we receive them. And our knowledgeable staff prides itself on answering customer queries as promptly as possible. We do our best to help you help students learn. You have our word on it.
Our Story
What led John Langan, a professor of reading at a community college in New Jersey, to start an independent educational publishing company?

What Sets Us Apart
We're Independent.
Our Materials Work.
We’re Focused.
We Give Back.
What Educators Are Saying About TP Townsend Press
Townsend Press
439 Kelley Drive
West Berlin, NJ 08091-9164
(800) 772-6410
(800) 225-8894 (fax)
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9am to 6pm EST