Diversity

We have a many collections to suit different reading needs and special interests. We also stock foreign and dual-language titles. Please see below.

Dyslexic-friendly books

Dyslexia friendly teen stock at Oakham Library

We have a range of labelled dyslexic-friendly titles. These books have a simpler sentence structure, and easier-to-read fonts. Some have slightly yellow paper.

Dyslexic-friendly titles have an orange dot on the spine. You can also find them on our catalogue by clicking the age-range links below.

Younger Readers

Teen Readers

Adult Readers

We also provide a wide range of graphic novels that may engage reluctant readers.

Helping Hands Collection

 A collection of children’s books to use with younger children. They can help to explain difficult or emotional topics, such as:

  • divorce,
  • bereavement,
  • going to the hospital,
  • starting school,
  • seeing the dentist,
  • making friends, loneliness,
  • new baby, going to the hairdressers,
  • disabilities, and some illnesses,
  • emotions, and more…

We have a range of titles on various topics including:

Adoption    Bullying         Death/Bereavement      Visit the Dentist      

Emotions/Behaviour:

Anger   Jealousy Feeling Sad      

Feeling Scared       Sharing       Feeling Worried

Browse by condition here:

ADHD    Autism    Epilepsy     Diabetes 

Parent Aid Collection

These books are aimed at parents, and include books on reading with children, helping with homework etc. The books have a parent aid sticker on the spine with a red cross.

Exam and Study Support

GCSE Study Guides

A-Level Study Guides

If your school follows a particular exam board for a subject, please let us know.

Autism Collection

A growing collection of titles about Autism Spectrum Conditions. These are for parents, carers, professionals, and people with autism.

Autism Collection books cover topics including:

  • adult & female diagnosis,
  • sensory processing and & emotional issues,
  • coping strategies, and more.

Foreign & Dual-Language Books (Children’s)

We have access to a growing range of foreign language and dual-language titles. This collection includes Board Books and Picture Books for parents and children to enjoy together.

Many languages available. If we don’t have the language you would like, then please ask us.

Click on the links below to see lists of titles in stock for each language (more languages may be available, please see our catalogue):

ARABIC     CHINESE    FRENCH 

GERMAN     GUJARATI    HINDI 

ITALIAN    KURDISH     PANJABI     POLISH

PORTUGUESE   RUSSIAN    SPANISH 

TAMIL   TURKISH UKRAINIAN   URDU

Foreign Language Books (Adults)

A collection of foreign language titles for adults. These books are both:

  • English translations into other languages,
  • and untranslated books from overseas.

BENGALI  CHINESE  FRENCH GERMAN   GUJARATI 

HINDI  ITALIAN    PANJABI    POLISH   RUSSIAN SPANISH   URDU   

LGBT Reads

We have a wide selection of LGBT interest material. This includes fiction and biographies for both adults and children.