Braille Books Program
The Braille Books Program provides blind children a free Braille book every month from a popular children's reading series.
Since 1997, more than 400 titles from popular children's reading series have been distributed to thousands of blind children. Last year, the program provided more than 45,000 Braille books to blind children and classrooms across the country.
Through the Braille Books Program, blind children can discuss the newest book or magazine with their classmates and build their very own collection of books from popular children's reading series, just like their sighted friends.
2026 Book Selections Announced
2026 Braille Books Program Press Release
Every year, we distribute books and series that have not been previously produced in Braille. Starting January 2026, we will begin distributing UEB Braille copies of the selected books series to those participating in the free Braille Books Program.
The 2026 book selection will include the following:
- January: Jo Jo Makoons: The Super-Scary Sleepover, By Dawn Quigley
- February: Who Was Jackie Robinson? By Gail Herman
- March: Who Is Simone Biles? By Stefanie Loh
- April: What Is the World Cup? By Bonnie Bader
- May: What Is the Women’s World Cup? By Gina Shaw
- June: Ballpark Mysteries: The Fenway Foul-up, By David A. Kelly
- July: Ballpark Mysteries: The L.A. Dodger, By David A. Kelly
- August: Ballpark Mysteries: The Sausage Race Chase, By David A. Kelly
- September: Who Was Roberto Clemente? By Buckley James Jr.
- October: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Marshmallow Tower, By Eric Sobol
- November: Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream Power Forward, By Hena Khan
- December: My Fox Helps Santa Claus, By David Blaze
How to Enroll
To enroll, each applicant must be blind or low vision, and be a Braille reader. Please fill out our Braille Books Program online application.
How to Unsubscribe
To unsubscribe from the Free Braille Books Program or update your information (such as address, email, or phone number), please contact us at [email protected] or call 410-659-9315. Please note that due to mailing timelines, it may take up to two months for changes to take effect.
History of the Program
In 1997, the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults started the Braille Books Program to provide blind children a free Braille book every month from a popular children's reading series. The books are for the children to keep and collect for as long as they want them. The titles published every month are the same titles that are available in bookstores and public libraries everywhere. Since 1997, the program has produced over 500 titles in Braille and given them away to more than 20,000 subscribers.
Testimonials
"I will use these books to increase my daughter's love of reading, spread awareness and compassion, and educate her. The availability of these free books is creating a world where blindness is not viewed as an othering experience, but rather a world of understanding, compassion, and respect." - Parent of a Blind Child
"I lost my sight as an adult, but not my love of reading. I've been studying Braille and have entered the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest. I am thrilled to have learned of this free Braille book a month resource to enhance my Braille literacy, confidence as an adult learner, and pride as a mom. I look forward to reading for pleasure to myself and with my school-age children." - Blind Adult
To send your own testimonial, email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You may also call 410-659-9315. If you would like to provide us with additional feedback about our program, please use this short questionnaire.