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In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, we look back at two extraordinary Bookshare members who share their perspectives on living – and thriving – with dyslexia, a language-based learning disorder that causes difficulty with reading. Plus, we shine a light on a treasure trove of books featuring characters with learning disabilities to foster inclusion and empathy and engage young readers.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. October’s book is “A Slow Fire Burning.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
Leave a CommentIn recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions of Hispanic authors and the huge selection of Spanish books in Bookshare. Read the blog to learn about special collections of Spanish books, Bookshare parent resources in Spanish, and ways to listen to your favorite Bookshare audiobooks in Spanish.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. September’s book is “Velvet Was the Night.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. August’s book is “We Could be Heroes.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. July’s book is “The Other Black Girl.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. June’s book is “The Midnight Library.” Thanks to all of the enthusiastic bookworms who have been participating in the Bookshare Book Club. Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
Leave a CommentThe Bookshare community is invited to join the fun and dive into a summer of reading. Browse the special reading lists and help us reach the goal of reading 200,000 books together.
4 CommentsSummer is knocking on the door, so that means it’s time to get ready for a summer of reading! You are invited to #CatchUpTogether with Bookshare’s Summer Read-a-thon. Readers of all ages have the opportunity to catch up on the books they want to read, find new books in curated summer reading lists, stay connected with the Bookshare community, and keep students reading-ready in the fall.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussions on Zoom for teens and adults. May’s book for teens is “The Inheritance Games” and adults will discuss “The Souvenir Museum.” Everyone is welcome!
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