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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-Effective Amendment No.
1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-37038), Post-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (N0. 33-23117) and
Post Effective No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-16688)
of Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. of our report dated May 12, 2000
related to the consolidated financial statements of Franklin Electronic
Publishers, Inc. included in this Annual Report for the year ended March 31,
2000.
RADIN, GLASS & CO., LLP
Certified Public Accountants
June 23, 2000
New York, New York