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Book People supports RNIB
The Book People has partnered with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The organisation will donate 10% of its events earnings to the charity in October.
The Book People’s events arm, Book Events, has agreed to support the charity in aid of Read for RNIB Day on 11th October.
As part of the arrangement, any company which holds a book sale during October will have the option to donate 10% of sales revenue to the campaign, which aims to make reading more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “Blind and partially sighted people face a significantly limited choice of books, the latest statistics reveal that only 7% of all books are fully accessible. Whilst there have been exciting developments in recent years, with the growth of accessible e-books, electronic reading devices and unabridged audiobooks, there is still a long way to go.”
Book Events offers up to 75% discount on new book titles when it holds book sales in workplaces. The RNIB is urging workplaces of more than 300 people to hold a book sale for Read for RNIB Day.
