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Did you know we have a selection of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books on RNIB Bookshare?

Follow Greg Heffley’s hilarious adventures, from awkward school moments to family mishaps. These books will have you in stitches!

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What does music mean to you?

VI musicians and music fans, tell us your thoughts and enter RNIB’s draw for two free concert tickets
RNIB and Sound Without Sight would love to hear what music means to you as a blind or partially sighted musician or music fan. Tell us in a maximum of 300 words to be in with a chance of winning tickets to a classical concert performed by the inclusive Royal Northern Sinfonia. Their improvisational and experimentational music breaks boundaries and flips expectations, giving everyone an equal voice and a chance to shine.

Voice and representation are at the heart of everything RNIB and Sound Without Sight do. Your entry will be used anonymously to help us understand what you enjoy as a musician and focus what we develop together and how we develop it.

The randomly chosen winner will receive two free tickets to ‘RNS Moves: Caroline Shaw, Arvo Pärt and Philip Glass’, at Kings Place, London, N1 9AG, at 3pm on Sun 27 September.

Closing date 31 August 2026, the winner will be informed by 4 September. Please email entries to [email protected].

Embark on an out-of-this-world musical adventure across the galaxy with Space Band by Tom Fletcher. Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe? Read and find out on RNIB Bookshare.

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A Superstar Story Awaits!

Packed full of friendship, doodles and drama, join Hari as he dreams big, faces challenges, and discovers what it truly means to shine.

Read Hari Kumar, Ultimate Superstar by Rashmi Sirdeshpande on RNIB Bookshare.
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Free Fairy Tales sensory story walk and activity for children aged 5+
10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3.30 on Tuesday 11 August
British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

Get up close with Fairy Tales on a vision impairment friendly sensory story walk around the British Library’s newest children’s exhibit with storyteller and musician, Paul Rubenstein.

Sit down at the Three Bears' breakfast table, tell the genie your wish and smell the wicked witch’s potions. Experience storytelling, live music, songs and a range of tactile props, smells and sounds, then explore different materials as we create an artwork to take home.

A sensory story sack, tactile images, braille and large-print descriptions and a dedicated sensory room are all available. You’ll receive a welcome story after booking so you know what to expect.

Book your family’s free place by emailing [email protected]

Looking for a fun way to get children excited about poetry?
“I Tell Myself I’m Awesome” by Joshua Seigal, is a lively poetry collection packed with humour, imagination, and heart!


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We have a selection of books for the available in accessible formats. This year’s theme explores the connection between stories & songs, & how reading & music can ignite children's imagination and creativity.

Summer Reading Challenge 2026 - RNIB Bookshare This year's theme for the Summer Reading Challenge is 'Read to the Beat.' The theme aims to inspire children to explore the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity. We have a selection of books from this year's Summer Reading Cha...

Kamaria is 13, independent, confident and loving life. But BIG change is coming!
Girl on the Fly by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl is a relatable coming of age story available to read on RNIB Bookshare.

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela.

Mandela Day honours Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who became the first Black President of South Africa.

Check out our accessible resources to help you learn more about Mandela’s life and legacy.
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