How does an audiobook narrator record books? How do they work out character voices? And what does a dog ordering a pizza sound like? Paul Vates is an actor, writer and voice over artist. He has narrated several audiobooks for Listening ...
School children reading to help children in hospital – what could be better? How Read for Good sets alight the literary love, wherever your child may be. The Read for Good team are the biggest trumpet-blowing, shout-it-from-the-rooftop advocates of children reading ...
Ever wondered who chooses what audiobooks are in our library? Amy Flinders is the Copyright Manager for Listening Books. She has worked for the charity since 2014. Abigail Jaggers spoke to her about what a copyright manager does, how she chooses ...
Have you ever wondered what goes into making an audiobook? Nicholas de Garis is the Audio Producer for Listening Books. He works in our in-house recording studios making educational audiobooks for our Sound Learning service. Abigail Jaggers spoke ...
Sylvie Silver from the National Activity Providers Association talks about activity provision in care homes. What is it and what makes good activity provision? Life, love and laughter is what we aim for in every care setting. Everyone needs people to ...
Ladies and Gentlemen, allow my to introduce myself. My name is Josie. I work at Mencap as a receptionist and campaigner. My job means a lot to me because years ago I found it hard to get a job. Now I ...
It sounds like a cliché, but I’ve always loved to read. My journey into personhood was guided less by those around me and more by the worlds I inhabited and the people I met on my fictional travels. I wanted ...
This article was written by James Gentry, Tarleton State University I am an educator of educators. I teach others how to be the best teachers. But, I’m also different. I have ...
This article was written by Chido Ndadzungira, The Open University This Valentine’s Day will once again see a celebration of love. Unfortunately for many people with learning disabilities, this is just a dream. Although they may want ...
Bill Dee, the Listening Books Director, gives us an insight into his role in the charity. From managing staff to seizing opportunities, here’s what he had to say about what he does day to day. A Typical Day? As Director of Listening Books, I’m ...