This Christmas, give the gift of storytelling to your local Book Club
Beyond Words Book Clubs are safe spaces for people with learning disabilities to make friends, have fun, and tell their own stories. Every Book Token purchased will help a Book Club choose a selection of powerful titles from the Books Beyond Words series, exploring emotive issues that everyone should have access to.
With your generous support, we can ensure these stories reach readers who will truly benefit from them.
“To watch and see them change and get to know each other. The smiles on their faces. Seeing the change in them and how their confidence has improved. They have told me how much they enjoy the Book Club and look forward to coming every week. They have made me smile and shown me pictures they have drawn. It has been a pleasure watching book club evolve over the weeks”
There are two ways you can support us:
Purchase a Book Token: Purchase a Book Token, to provide a gift pack of 12 books for your local Book Club. These books are designed to inspire, engage, and spark meaningful conversations. Together, we can foster a love of reading and connection! Your chosen recipient can choose from two fantastic pack options, to add to their collection or to start a fresh one!
Make a Donation: If you prefer to support us directly, your donation will help us continue creating picture stories that address emotive topics. These resources are vital for individuals with learning difficulties, enabling them to explore complex themes in an accessible way. Your generosity will help us develop our resources further and boost our impact.
Book packs your Book Token gives access to
Book Club Add-on Pack
Ron’s Feeling Blue
Getting On With Epilepsy
When Somebody Dies
Glory Wants A Job
Rose Gets In Shape
A Family At Work
Emotional Support Pack
Ann Has Dementia
When Somebody Dies
When Dad Hurts Mum
Finding A Safe Place From Abuse
When Mum Died
You’re In Prison
When Dad Died
Going Into Hospital
Going to Court
Supporting Victims
Feeling Cross and Sorting it Out
Getting on with Cancer
Donate today or show your support with a Book Token and help us turn the page toward a brighter future!
Each pledged Book Token is less than half the recommended retail price of the books included, meaning your gift is twice as powerful as buying books directly! The gift pack will contain stories that address important themes and emotions, making them accessible and impactful for everyone.
With Book Clubs all over the country, why not find one local to you, and show your support of your community? Check our map to find one.
Every contribution counts
Together, we can inspire connection and understanding through the beauty of visual storytelling. Every contribution counts—thank you for your support!
Beyond Words envisions a more accessible, friendly, and welcoming world through our award-winning word-free stories. Individuals with reading or communication difficulties often feel isolated, as it's assumed they cannot understand complex or emotive topics.
Our stories use pictures as a shared language, helping readers connect with their emotions and the world around them. Covering a range of sensitive subjects, each title is co-produced with individuals who have lived experience, ensuring authenticity.
Our commitment to co-production and inclusion reflects our belief that everyone has the right to be valued and heard, enriching the experience for all participants and fostering a community where everyone can engage and thrive.
We’re excited to partner with compassionate donors like you to share the gift of reading.
Thank you for being a champion of visual literacy and inclusivity.
Your kindness can change lives - one book at a time.