Young Calibre is the junior wing of another UK charity, Calibre Audio Library. If you’ve used Listening Books in the past and found it hard to navigate, take heart! The website has recently undergone a huge revamp, so it’s now a lot easier to use. Packages start at £20 a year (for unlimited downloads and streaming of audiobooks), or opt for postal options as well for £45 a year. And you’ll be supporting a worthwhile charity, too! Many charities have reduced-price audiobook libraries that are open to dyslexic peopleWith over 8,000 audiobooks, the website’s offerings are broad – although not quite as comprehensive as services like Audible. During the application process, you simply need to write a short message explaining how dyslexia affects your reading. And, yes, that includes individuals with dyslexia. Listening Books is a UK charity that provides audiobook services to people who find it difficult or impossible to read due to illness or disability. Of course, maybe you’re not in the mood to listen to classical fare like The Iliad, but there are plenty of well-loved children’s books, too, like Alice In Wonderland and Five Children and It. Volunteer readers narrate out-of-copyright books for your listening pleasure. LibriVox is sort of like Project Gutenberg for audiobooks. Just hit download and you’ll be listening within minutes. There are no fees for books and, usually, no waiting. You’ll probably need a PIN to access your library account online, so if you don’t have one, speak to your friendly local librarian and he or she will get you set up. Of course, services vary according to your local area, but in my experience, libraries are increasing their online audiobook collections every day. If you’re a bricks-and-mortar type who prefers to browse the library in person, you might not be aware of the wealth of completely free audiobook options available online via your library. So, whether you’re looking for yourself or your dyslexic child, here’s a quick rundown of the best options (free and paid) for accessing audiobooks: For children, especially reluctant readers, they’re a great gateway into the wonderful world of books. For adults, they can be a way of enjoying reading without stressing your vision or working memory. Talking books tend to be a winner for dyslexics readers big and small.
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