Dyslexia doesn’t have to prevent children from reading God’s word. Lifeway Christian Resources has introduced the CSB Grace Bible for Kids, which targets kids from ages 7 to 12 who experience visual stress.
“Dyslexia shouldn’t keep kids from reading the Bible,” Lifeway President Ben Mandrell told “The Christian Post.” “At its core, the CSB Grace Bible for Kids is meeting the need of helping young readers interact and connect with God in a personal way through his word.”
The Bible incorporates a specially designed typeface and layout developed by 2K/DENMARK in collaboration with Cambridge University’s research department. The design includes added space between letters, words, lines and paragraphs, as well as distinct letter forms to improve readability.
“If you are dyslexic, sometimes you see letters as bouncing balloons, because they don’t stay on the baseline,” said Klaus Krogh, founder of 2K/DENMARK,. “In designing the Grace typeface, we made sure to fix the letters to the baseline by making them heavier toward the bottom.”
Krogh began developing the Grace typeface five years ago, and Cambridge University participated in testing and refining the design. The typeface helps readers differentiate between similar letters such as “m” and “n” or “p” and “q.” Readers will also notice special-colored page overlays that enhance visual processing and can reduce visual stress. A version of the Grace Bible for teens and adults is scheduled to be available in February 2025.
“I am so looking forward to hearing the feedback,” Krogh said. “I hope and pray this will help someone connect with the content of the Bible. We know faith changes lives, and we’d like as many as possible to be given the chance to change their life by the message in the Bible.”
In addition to the specialized typeface, the CSB Grace Bible for Kids includes study tips and content tailored to children, addressing questions such as how to read the Bible and how to have a quiet time. “One of the most fulfilling aspects of our work at Lifeway is helping young readers engage scripture and learn more about God through his word,” Mandrell said. “We are so encouraged by the excitement and traction around the Grace Bible for Kids.”
–Alan Goforth | Metro Voice