For the National Year of Reading, we are sharing a series of short conversations with people who are involved in promoting reading with young people. This could be a programme, resources or a literary event, and we're giving them the opportunity to share what they do and how people can get involved.

In this episode we talk to Lara Marshall, Libraries and Engagement Manager and Tom Norton, Information and Resources Officer at the RNIB.

RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. They raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all.

They offer a wider range of services to support children and young people's reading. Mentioned in the discussion are the following resources (click through for links).

RNIB Library

RNIB Bookshare

Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI)

Children's Reading Resources

Volunteering for The Big Help Out and Hi Vis Fortnight

In addition you can contact their helpline on 0303 123 9999
open Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm. Email the helpline at helpline@rnib.org.uk or say: "Alexa, call RNIB Helpline".

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