The 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them,' 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard,' and 'Quidditch Through the Ages' are the Harry Potter novels that Bloomsbury Publishing selected to release as dyslexia-friendly books. This launch allows for J.K. Rowling's masterpieces to become easily accessible to a variety of audiences.
To meet the intended needs, the publishing house prints the novels in large-print and outfits them with a beautiful design. The paper is tinted for the reduction of glare, while the layout also highlights "navigational aids to assist the reader." The dyslexia-friendly books are approved by the Royal National Institute for the Blind, adding a layer of authorized authenticity. They are currently retailing at $26 USD. In addition, sources share that Bloomsbury Publishing is also planning in turning the original Harry Potter novels into dyslexia-friendly books.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dyslexia-friendly Publishing
- Bloomsbury Publishing's dyslexia-friendly books illustrate the potential of creating books for people with special needs.
- Inclusivity in Publishing
- The move by Bloomsbury Publishing to redesign Harry Potter series to make them accessible to people with dyslexia showcases efforts towards inclusivity in publishing.
- Assistive Technology for Reading
- The dyslexia-friendly Harry Potter books by Bloomsbury Publishing offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the development of assistive technology for reading.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Publishing
- Bloomsbury Publishing's release of accessible dyslexia-friendly books demonstrates the need for inclusivity in publishing to reach broader target markets.
- Assistive Technology
- The dyslexia-friendly Harry Potter books offer an opportunity for assistive technology companies to develop solutions that enable inclusive reading for people with dyslexia.
- Education
- The dyslexia-friendly books can be incorporated into the education field, promoting a more inclusive literacy environment for students with dyslexia.
