Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · May 21

Hear hear. We wholeheartedly support this new campaign from @booktrust.org.uk. Reading matters. Stories matter.

Let’s not vacate that space where child and story meet.

Read the report below ⤵️
#readingrights #storiesmatter
shorturl.at/MKJr3

Reading Rights: Books Build a Brighter Future

"For too long, the life-changing benefits of children’s reading have not been taken seriously. And now – as our children face an unknown future – we risk…

shorturl.at

1 1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Apr 10

Can you help us? Do you work in a nursery or preschool?
Or are you a parent with a child starting primary school?

We’re looking for volunteers to trial our new picture book -Starting School! 🙌

If you're interested, we’d love to hear from you bit.ly/429FyTP

1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 27

📣Beyond Words CEO Katie, is at The 1st National Down Syndrome Policy Group Summit today!📣

If you are here supporting The National Down Syndrome Policy Group come and say hello 👋

@A&O Shearman @ndspolicygroup
#downsyndrome #ndspg #awareness #ndspg

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 21

📣 Shout out to all our partners this #WorldDownSyndromeDay! 📣Today, organisations are calling on leaders to make change for greater inclusion.

And you can watch LIVE at 2pm GMT!

➡️CLICK HERE TO WATCH the 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the UN HQ webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l...

14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference

The theme for 2025 is: Improve Our Support Systems.

webtv.un.org

1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you so much! 😊

1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 20

😊 International Day of Happiness! 😊
Why not join a Beyond Words Book Club and share some happiness through accessible, word free picture stories.
Looking for something new to enjoy or want to support a friend?, being part of a book club will bring extra happiness!
Read more here: 👉bit.ly/41O4GhB

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 8

👩 Happy International Women's Day 2025! 👩
Equality and Inclusivity is not a want, its a RIGHT - For everyone 💪🏻
Have a great weekend!

1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 6

📚 Happy World Book Day!! 📚
'Read Your Way' - We all have different abilities, reading is no different. Treat someone to a word- free picture book, or take advantage of our March offer: 👉bit.ly/3XtiwUW
#worldbookday2025 #ReadYourWay

2 3

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 4

🎉6th of March is the first anniversary of Beyond Words Book Club In A Box! 🎉

During March we have two special offers:

The Book Club and The Drama Group are FREE to download from our website.

Get a FREE paperback copy of The Drama Group, with every purchase of the book Belonging.

bit.ly/3XtiwUW

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Mar 4

🥞Happy Pancake Day! 🥞
Why not celebrate with a Beyond Words book 'Cooking With Friends'
Get your copy here:👉bit.ly/4bqiEdE

2

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Feb 28

·
📚Thank you to Grace, Michael, Leanne, Scott, Simba, Mike, Toni and Helen for Joining Emily today, to help us create a new book about online bullying 💻📱
We hope you enjoyed it!

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Feb 23

⚖The M.O.J has released Pt 1 of its Independent Sentencing Review, supporting a shift away from prison sentences to encourage the use of methods to reduce reoffending. We have a range of books that can help support the estimated 30% of offenders who have a learning disability.
📚👉:bit.ly/3CZrYIR

1 3

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Feb 11

💻 Today is Safer Internet Day 💻

Read more here: 👉 bit.ly/40OKGL2

Beyond Words are busy co-producing a new story, to bring awareness of online bullying, in an accessible way.
To learn more about our work, and hear about our new releases, please sign up to our newsletter here: 👉bit.ly/3EwfKI7

1 1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 29

🌙🐍 Happy Lunar New Year from Beyond Words! 🐍🌙
2025 is year of the snake! Which animal is your Lunar year?

1 3

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 24

We are sad to report that Martin Hollins, husband of Founder of Beyond Words, Sheila Hollins, and a founding Trustee of our charity, died peacefully on Sunday 12 January after a long illness. Read more about Martin and his contributions to Beyond Words here: bit.ly/4asMMEW

1 1 6

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 21

🎉 Exciting news - our new-look website is now coming online! As we transfer from our old website to our new one, some features may not work properly - bear with us. 🥰

1 1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 20

🎉📚 We're up to 82 Book Clubs created since March last year! Can you help us get to 100 before our anniversary on World Book Day? Find out more about creating a Beyond Words Book Club 👉 bit.ly/3vkqjtb

1 1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 17

📢 Are you an inspirational storyteller? Do you want to empower people with learning disabilities to live fuller lives? Apply to be our new Communications Manager by midday Monday 20 January 👉 bit.ly/4d4GdsA

1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 16

❓ Want to keep up-to-date with everything Beyond Words? Sign up to our monthly newsletter 👉 bit.ly/3vIarRl

2

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 14

🏊 Made a New Year's Resolution to make healthier choices this year? Rose Gets in Shape can help show you how to stay on track! Have a look at our word-free picture story about keeping healthy: bit.ly/3BCzGYn

1 1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 13

🎉 Help us get 2025 off to a great start by signing up to support us for FREE on #easyfundraising.

You can raise donations whenever you shop online with over 8,000 retailers. Your first £5 gets doubled!

Sign up today - it will make a BIG difference to us this year: bit.ly/3DVdhqj

1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 10

❓ Want to know how you can support one of our fabulous Book Clubs? By buying them a Book Token, they'll get £150 worth of new stories for just £65. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/409Gt4b

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 8

📖 New Year New Book Club? Find out more about starting a FREE Beyond Words Book Club for people with learning disabilities near you - word-free books provided! 👉 bit.ly/3vkqjtb

1 1

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 8

📖 New Year New Book Club? Find out more about starting a FREE Beyond Words Book Club for people with learning disabilities near you - word-free books provided! 👉 bit.ly/3vkqjtb

1 3

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Jan 7

🫂 Thank you so much to everyone who took part in our festive balloon race this Christmas! We are delighted to have raised £117. See if you can spot your balloon on the map below 👇

A virtual map of lots of different coloured balloons on a map of Lapland.

2

Beyond Words @booksbeyondwords.bsky.social · Dec 20

📢 We're hiring! Are you an inspirational storyteller? Do you want to empower people with learning disabilities to live fuller lives? Apply to be our new Communications Manager by midday Monday 20 January 👉 bit.ly/4d4GdsA