Assistive online reading
Reading made easier
Bookshare® is the largest website for accessible online reading, with ebooks and audiobooks for people who cannot read due to dyslexia, blindness, visual impairment, or who cannot physically manage books or reading devices. Find the audio, large print, braille, and other accessible reading formats you need to read comfortably.
Why Bookshare?
Assistive reading features
- Listen to books in high quality audio
- Increase text size for improved visibility
- Adjust background colors and contrast
- Control reading speeds
- Change narrators to suit your listening preference
- Follow along with highlighted text
- Read in braille
- Free and easy-to-use Bookshare Reader app for offline reading
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“Ella started using Bookshare in fourth grade, and it made a world of difference. It helped her read entire books and be able to participate in book challenges”
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Our mission
We believe that everyone has a right to information, yet people with disabilities cannot read over ninety percent of books and published materials. Our work focuses on making reading accessible to everyone around the world.