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Samantha Baines on challenging hearing loss stereotypes in her book Harriet Versus the Galaxy 06/11/2019
Comedian and author Samantha Baines has written a super-fun adventure for children, wit...
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Writing fiction about ADHD: 'I want children to see that it doesn’t have to be a negative thing' 02/10/2019
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Here, author Victoria Williamson talks to Alex Strick ...
Bookmark: disability and books
Looking for information on disability and children's books? Bookmark is full of advice and book recommendations for families, teachers, librarians, authors and publishers.
For more information about Bookmark, contact BookTrust's disability consultant Alexandra Strick.
Bookmark Book of the Month: February
With speech bubbles, bright colours and characters so lively they leap off the page, this is a vibrant and happy book with a lead character who is non-verbal.
Blogs and articles on disability and books
Books with positive images of disability
See the 12 best of the year
Here are children's books useful for discussing disability and inclusive issues with young readers.
Free books for children with additional needs
Bookstart extra packs
Our Bookstart programme gives free books to children under five with additional needs, whether your child is deaf (Bookshine), blind/partially sighted (Booktouch) or has a condition affecting their fine motor skills (Bookstart Star).
Get books and resources for special schools
Find out more about Spark
Spark is a programme for special schools based in England, designed to inspire a love of stories and books in children with additional needs.
Resources for special educational needs
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Special School Library Pack 2019-20 welcome guide
This guide is designed to support the books with a variety of ideas and advice to help you make the most of each title.
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Creating a spark with Professional Crocodile
This Spark resource uses Professional Crocodile by Giovanna Zoboli and Mariachiara Di Giorgio as a springboard for a ...
