Dyslexia-friendly resources
Our dyslexia-friendly books of the Bible have been developed following the formatting guidelines of the British Dyslexia Association and they’re designed to enable those with dyslexia to engage with Scripture comfortably and confidently.
As of March 2024, we’re delighted to say that we’ve published all 66 books of the Bible that are common to all Christian denominations in a dyslexia-friendly format! Read more about this publishing milestone
Dyslexia-friendly Bible FAQs
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills. Dyslexic people may also have difficulty processing and remembering information they see and hear. Dyslexia can also impact on other areas such as organisation skills.
It’s important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields.
These dyslexia-friendly books follow the guidelines of the British Dyslexia Association for dyslexia-friendly formatting. They feature short paragraphs, increased line spacing, a larger type face and bold headings. They are printed on cream coloured paper to minimise reflection and reduce show-through from the next page.
The Bible is a large book and creating a dyslexia-friendly version of the entire Bible would result in a volume that is too large to be easily handled and read comfortably. We’ve chosen to offer individual books or collections of books to ensure that the text remains clear and easy to navigate.
Producing dyslexia-friendly books requires additional steps in design, formatting and printing which increases the overall cost. We’ve used high quality paper and custom fonts to optimise readability and maintain high quality.
Yes you can! They can be read by anyone who would benefit from larger fonts, clearer layouts and smaller editions. They may be helpful for people with low levels of literacy, visual impairments or for those who prefer a more spacious layout.
The GNB is known for its simple, straightforward language, making it accessible to a broad audience, including those who may find traditional translations more challenging. Its clarity and readability align well with the principles of creating a dyslexia-friendly Bible.
I used to put off reading the Bible as I found it so difficult but the GNB dyslexia-friendly editions are much easier to read. The smaller books are easy to pick up and understand. It has made such a difference to my faith and I am now enjoying reading the Bible.
English as a second language
EasyEnglish Gospels
Reading the Bible in a non-native language can be daunting. Our ESL resources offer Scripture in simplified language with additional helps and explanations.
The EasyEnglish Gospels are ideal for those learning English or to use as a resource with mixed reading ability groups.
Two Nineteen resources
The Two Nineteen resources provide a fresh approach to communicating the message of the Bible to English language students, whatever their level. With lesson plans, game templates and much more, everything is provided to make lesson planning quick and easy.
This is the book I wish I’d had when I, along with other volunteers, started an English group for newcomers to the UK. The topics are just what lower level students need and the notes enable anyone with little or no teaching experience to present the material without too much hard work. That has already been done by the authors! A great resource.
Limited literacy
We are committed to providing accessible Scripture for all reading abilities and offer Bibles in simplified language, clear formats and large print. No matter where you are on your literacy journey, you can explore the Bible with confidence.