We aim to make reading enjoyable and accessible for everyone in our community! Take a look at the library resources available for dyslexic readers. 

If there is any extra support you would like to see for dyslexia readers, please let us know by submitting a 'Suggestion for Purchase' form.

Key features that make a book ‘dyslexia-friendly’ are:

  • specialist fonts
  • accessible layouts
  • low-glare paper

Clear, simple language and supportive illustrations can also help.

Don't forget: We also have a good selection of audio titles (available as physical items or digitally as audiobooks) for adults and children, if you prefer to listen rather than read. Ask a librarian for help if you're not sure where to look.

Dyslexia-friendly books

If you want to read physical books, we aim to have a good range of titles available for all ages. You can search the entire dyslexia-friendly collection in the library catalogue.

For children

  • A collection of titles written in clear, simple language and in accessible formats.
  • Often include illustrations.
  • Make it easier to get into reading for pleasure and form regular reading habits.
  • Spot these books in the Children’s area by looking for spine labels with a gold star.

For young adults

  • A collection of titles written in clear, simple language and in accessible formats.
  • Includes ‘retellings’ of classics (such as Shakespeare plays, Dracula, or Pride and Prejudice).
  • Make it easier to get into reading for pleasure and form regular reading habits.
  • Spot these books in the Young Adult area by looking for spine labels with a gold star.

For adults

  • A range of then original bestselling adult fiction books, printed in a dyslexia friendly layout.
  • These titles may look larger than expected due to the special layout. Please don’t let that deter you – they are designed to be easier for you to read!
  • Find these books in the fiction section(s) of your library branch by looking for spine labels with a gold star.

Digital resources

eBooks

If you're happy to read books in a digital format, you can make our whole selection of eBooks 'dyslexia friendly' and even customise the reading experience.

Our eBook apps Borrowbox and Libby support dyslexia-friendly reading. Use the features within the Borrowbox or Libby apps to create customised reading layouts personalised to your needs, then save them so they apply to any new books automatically.

Download the Borrowbox and Libby apps and have a play! Or ask a librarian to help you. 

Borrow Kobo eReaders

You can also customise your reading layouts on Kobo eReaders. Try one before you buy by borrowing a model from the library. These work best with eBooks borrowed from Libby.

Find our selection of Kobo eReaders in the library catalogue.