Accessible Books

All kids should be able to find and read books they love. But, not all kids can read all books, because they might have a print or perceptual disability. Accessible books allow all young readers to access books in the way that works best for them.

Accessible books come in many forms, including print and electronic braille, audiobooks, described books, ebooks with special features, large print, and more.

With these formats, children who are blind or have low vision, who have difficulty holding or turning pages, who are neurodivergent, who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, or who simply prefer alternate formats can explore the wonderful world of literature. Making sure that readers of all kinds can access books is fundamental to CCBC’s core values of reading promotion and inclusion.

Accessible books help children discover a love of reading that will stay with them for a lifetime.