Support for Dyslexic
and Reluctant Readers
Dyslexia can make it much harder to enjoy a good book!
We want to help everyone to love books and stories, and we have a range of formats to help you find your own way of reading.
Dyslexia friendly books from Barrington Stoke
Barrington Stoke publish dyslexia-friendly books for Children, Teens and Young Adults.
The books have a gentle tint to reduce visual glare, and use a clear font and careful spacing to stop the page becoming crowded.
They are expertly edited with short sharp writing matched to the age of the reader, not their reading level.
With bestselling and award-winning authors, Barrington Stoke publish super-readable books to help every child unlock a love of reading.
Find and reserve Barrington Stoke books on the Library Catalogue here
Audiobooks
Library members can download Audiobooks free from Borrowbox.
With nearly 10,000 audiobooks for all ages, you’re sure to find something to enjoy.
Our Audiobooks are popular with all ages, but if you are a parent of a dyslexic or reluctant reader, its good to know that audiobooks unlock the same benefits as visual books - increasing vocabulary and comprehensions skills, and allowing your child to enjoy the same great books and authors as their friends.
If you have a smartphone or tablet, download the Borrowbox app, or start browsing the Borrowbox website here
You can also borrow a good range of audiobooks on CD from your branch library.
eBooks
eBooks allow you to experiment with changes to font, text size and background colour that might make it easier for you to read.
Library members can download eBooks free from Borrowbox.
Download the Borrowbox app to a smartphone or tablet, or start browsing the Borrowbox website here
New to Borrowbox? You’ll need to be a member of Powys Libraries, and you’ll need your library PIN to login.
Not a member yet?
Get help with your PIN here.
Graphic Novels
The library has a selection of graphic novels for all ages. Graphic novels have less text than traditional books - so they can be easier to read but with age-appropriate content.
Quick Reads
Discover the joy of reading with Quick Reads - short books and great stories by bestselling authors.
Quick Reads are written in an accessible and easy to read style. They are great for adults who have never got the reading bug, as well as people who don’t have a lot of time!
Find and reserve Quick Reads on the library catalogue (link includes eBooks and physical books)