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Favorite Books Leave Lasting Impressions

Books Beloved: Don't You Dare Read This Mrs. Dunphrey; The Secret Garden; Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry; Murphy's Boy; How to Eat Fried Worms

Published November 19, 2019

Favorite Books Leave Lasting Impressions

The list of #BooksBeloved keeps getting longer! Readers young and old are sharing their favorite books and why the stories mean so much to them: Don’t You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey I am a middle school special education resource and dyslexia teacher. The demographic that I have served over the years has been largely comprised of students at risk of not graduating and of low socioeconomic status. Many are dealing with very uncomfortable situations at home and this book has really made an impact. All of my students (even those who do not share any of Tish’s troubles) have…

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Veteran David Szumowski Reaches for More

David Szumowski sits in a chair while petting his guide dog. His book, Reach for More, is on the left.

Published November 11, 2019

Veteran David Szumowski Reaches for More

A life-changing injury in Vietnam forced David to adapt and overcome, taking him from combat to the courtroom.

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What’s Your Favorite Book?

What is your favorite book? Book covers for Enders Game, I Know This Much is True, The Ten Thousand Doors of January, and Amityville Horror

Published November 5, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Book?

Readers from far and wide are sharing the #BooksBeloved that touched them, taught them something, made them laugh, or launched them into other worlds. By sharing, we can raise the importance of books and the need to make them accessible to all. Join the conversation and tell us your favorite book.

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#BooksBeloved: Celebrating the Magic of Books

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Published October 29, 2019

#BooksBeloved: Celebrating the Magic of Books

From October 28 to November 15, we invite the Bookshare community and book lovers all over the world to share their favorite books and the role these books have played in their lives. Our goal is to raise awareness of the importance of books and access to them for all, including people with disabilities.

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I Haven’t Overcome My Dyslexia. I’m Harnessing It.

Published October 1, 2019

I Haven’t Overcome My Dyslexia. I’m Harnessing It.

For Junia Howell, PhD, dyslexia is not something to overcome, but something to embrace, harness, and celebrate. Learn how she uses technology and resources like Bookshare to leverage her capabilities and shine.

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Expert Insights: Spotlight on Haben Girma

Haben is sitting on a rock and petting her guide dog, Maxine; Haben is speaking on a stage at TEDx in Baltimore; Haben is wearing a commencement cap and gown and holding Maxine while receiving her diploma from the dean of Harvard Law School; Haben is wearing a blue dress on the cover of her book titled Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law

Published September 12, 2019

Expert Insights: Spotlight on Haben Girma

Haben Girma, the deafblind woman who conquered Harvard Law, uses her personal journey and expertise to advocate for equal opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities.

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#BeReady: How Assistive Technology Helps Students with Learning Differences Read Independently

Amy Ratajczak's face is superimposed on a photo of students sitting at desks in a classroom

Published August 29, 2019

#BeReady: How Assistive Technology Helps Students with Learning Differences Read Independently

Amy Ratajczak, a speech-language pathologist, explains how assistive technology helps students with reading comprehension, decoding, and fluency so they can access grade-level text independently.

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The Benetech Intern Experience: Arthi Chandra

Arthi Chandra sits at a picnic table with trees in the background

Published August 9, 2019

The Benetech Intern Experience: Arthi Chandra

Community college student Arthi Chandra is one of two Benetech summer interns assisting the Bookshare Operations team and creating a resource for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to college.

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The Benetech Intern Experience: Kevin Leong

Kevin Leong sits at a computer with a screen in the background.

Published August 9, 2019

The Benetech Intern Experience: Kevin Leong

High school student Kevin Leong is one of two Benetech summer interns assisting the Bookshare Operations team and creating a resource for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to college.

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Georgia Keeps Library Patrons Engaged with Bookshare’s Accessible Ebook Library

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Published June 20, 2019

Georgia Keeps Library Patrons Engaged with Bookshare’s Accessible Ebook Library

Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) offers free Bookshare memberships with access to 730,000 books for eligible patrons with disabilities.

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