Key links

Mencap understanding learning disability
www.mencap.org.uk

Scope about cerebral palsy
www.scope.org.uk

Booktrust works particularly closely with Scope on their In The Picture project, which aims to ensure disabled children are included alongside others in picture books for young readers. > view website

Disability in books: your views

Are images of disability important in children’s books? If so, why? And are they important for disabled people – or to educate the non-disabled population? Some opinions follow, but you can also send in your own by e-mailing us.

Unlocking the enjoyment of reading by Zara Todd "My own experiences have taught me the importance of choosing the right book." > find out more

Are We Nearly There Yet? by Alexandra Strick "The world around us has always been structured to suit what we consider the ‘norm’, often excluding anyone who does not fit that norm." > find out more

Reluctant readers by Prue Goodwin "Any child can become reluctant to read. Reluctance means being unwilling or disinclined to do something so it is not about an inability to read." > find out more

Conditions that affect reading

Where a child (or adult) has difficulty reading, it is important to try to identify the reason/s as early as possible, as the sort of help that is needed differs dramatically, and evidence suggests that early intervention is key. > Find out more about conditions that affect reading