Books Beyond Words Series
Royal College of Psychiatrists & St George’s Hospital Medical School
Book Sales – Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Few picture books are available for adults and adolescents who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Fewer still provide information and address the emotional aspects of difficult events like the Books Beyond Words series. Each specially commissioned book actively addresses the problems of understanding that people with learning and communication difficulties experience. The stories are told through colour pictures, helping readers to cope with events such as going to the doctor, bereavement, sexual abuse and depression. The stylised drawings include mime and body language to communicate simple, explicit messages to the reader. People with learning difficulties trial the pictures before publication to ensure that they can be readily understood. Each title in this award-winning series can be used as a counselling or educational resource. Titles include: A New Home in the Community; Bob Tells All; Falling in Love; Feeling Blue; George Gets Smart; Getting on with Epilepsy; Going into Hospital; Going to Out-Patients; Going to Court; Going to the Doctor; Hug Me Touch Me; I Can Get Through It; Jenny Speaks Out; Keeping Healthy Down Below; Looking After My Breasts; Making Friends; Michelle Finds a Voice; Peter’s New Home; Susan’s Growing Up; When Dad Died; When Mum Died; You’re on Trial; You’re under Arrest. New titles are being added regularly. This series is published jointly by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and St. George’s Hospital Medical School. Illustrations are by Beth Webb. Although the “stories” are told in pictures without any words, there is a text at the back of the book, which may be useful, too.