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Welcome to the best time of year for snuggling up with a book! During the holiday season, it’s fun to revisit treasured classics and discover new favorites. We made a list (of books) and checked it twice to give you a sleigh full of ideas on what to read. So grab a blanket and a warm drink and settle in with heartwarming books featured in this blog.
2 CommentsOlga Borovaya has been doing research and teaching at Stanford and other universities since 1998, which is when she started losing her eyesight. An expert in Sephardic Studies and Ladino Culture, she was always looking for resources and devices that would make her work possible despite her visual impairment, but most of the time she relied on research assistants who would read to her in several languages and help her find books at the university libraries. Fortunately, she discovered Bookshare and now relies on it for immediate access to scholarly texts in accessible formats.
Leave a CommentAs we prepare for the Thanksgiving season, the Bookshare team is grateful every day for everyone in the community who made a difference in someone’s life: a teacher who mentored a struggling student, a parent who supported and encouraged a child to read, or a volunteer who scanned and proofread a book on a Bookshare member’s wish list. Plus – enjoy these recommendations for holiday reading!
2 CommentsCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. November’s book is “Matrix.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
2 CommentsIn 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.
1 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.
5 CommentsCome 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.
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