“Since becoming a narrator,” continued Kim, “I have surprised myself by thoroughly enjoying some types of fiction like fantasy – although I’m still not very keen on horror stories! By taking part in the challenge, you’ll be able to experience different books and any sponsorship money you raise from friends, family and colleagues will help ensure Calibre can continue to spread the love of books among those who couldn’t otherwise enjoy them.”Ĭalibre Audio has a collection of over 13,500 books available free of charge to anyone who finds it difficult to read print. The Challenge can be completed using audio or printed books so keen and reluctant readers alike can rise to the challenge this summer and get listening or reading. It’s not exaggerating to say that sometimes they completely transform the lives of people who aren’t able to read for themselves, opening up the world of books, and providing purpose, companionship and topics of conversation.”

“As a narrator of Calibre’s audiobooks, I know they can make a huge difference. The challenge, which runs from 25th July to 16th September, is to make one of the five books people choose something they wouldn’t normally read and to raise funds to support Calibre Audio, a national charity providing free audiobooks for those who find reading print difficult.Īnnouncing the Summer Reading Challenge, Calibre volunteer narrator and Actress, Kim Ismay, star of West-End shows including Mamma Mia, Wicked and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang said: Is challenging people across the country to read five books in eight weeks this summer to help spread the love of books to everyone who is print disabled.

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