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Early childhood professionals and families

From early learning to thriving students

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn to read. For children that cannot see the text of a book, children who struggle to decode words written on a page, or children who have a physical impairment cannot hold a book or turn its pages, standard printed materials are a barrier to learning. Bookshare® books are transformative to our youngest learners and can help set them on a path to success.

Mother and toddler sitting together reading from a tablet.

Support for young learners

Remove barriers to text

Emergent readers can listen to words read aloud, follow along with word-by-word highlighting, and read in large text or braille.

Read together

Reading can be a valuable bonding activity. Choose books from our library of over 1 million accessible books to read with young children.

Learn more, struggle less

Children can focus more on learning and comprehension rather than decoding or tracking words or trying to see small text.

Close learning gaps

Children build reading proficiency and confidence that helps them to perform on par with their peers.

Build independence

Children can read independently with Bookshare’s reading tools, using the assistive features to help them build independence as they go into preschool and beyond.

Learn for a lifetime

Children can take Bookshare with them throughout school and into adulthood to enjoy reading and learning for a lifetime.

Toddler sitting with an adult on the couch listening to a story from a mobile device

“When my daughter read her first book on Bookshare, she was so proud when she finished. It was the first time she had read a book from cover to cover on her own,” said Lynne.

Read Lynne and Erica’s Story

Frequently asked questions

Who can join Bookshare?

Bookshare is for students who find it difficult to process or comprehend printed words, see text in books or on a screen, or physically manage books or reading devices. To access our copyright library, students must have a qualifying learning difference. Learn about qualifications.

What books are available for young children?

Bookshare is the world’s largest online library of accessible educational materials with over 1 million titles, including picture books. Bookshare is FREE for U.S. children and students, and has books for every age and grade level, including emergent readers.

Explore our curated book lists for young readers.

How can young children read Bookshare books?

Every Bookshare book is available in multiple accessible formats, like audio, audio + highlighted text, large text, braille, and more. Our books can read on computers, Chromebooks, smartphones, tablets, braille devices, and other assistive technology devices as well as with our new Bookshare Reader.

What kind of activities can I do with my young child with Bookshare books?

Bookshare books can be used in a variety of ways to help children learn early and pre-literacy skills. Create a communication-rich environment with meaningful activities in the natural context. Learn more about evidence-based resource, tips, and ideas that you can use to help you engage in literacy based activities.

How much does it cost

Bookshare is FREE for US schools and students with qualifying learning differences through an award from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), US Department of Education.