Empowering Young Readers: The Groundbreaking CSB Grace Bible for Kids

In a groundbreaking partnership, Lifeway's B&H Publishing Group has collaborated with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University to introduce the CSB Grace Bible for Kids, a revolutionary Bible designed to enhance readability for children with dyslexia. This innovative resource aims to make the Word of God more accessible and engaging for a significant portion of the population that struggles with language-based learning disabilities.

Unlocking the Power of God's Word for All

Addressing the Needs of Young Readers

According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability, and 70-80% of students with specific learning disabilities have deficits in reading. The CSB Grace Bible for Kids seeks to address this challenge by providing a tailored reading experience that caters to the unique needs of children with dyslexia.The Bible's design incorporates academically tested typeface and layout principles developed by 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University's research department. The layout and design add space between letters, words, lines, and paragraphs, along with distinct letter forms, to enhance readability and reduce visual stress. The Grace typeface, with its heavier baseline, helps readers differentiate between similar letters, such as m and n or p and q, further improving the reading experience.

Fostering Engagement and Spiritual Growth

The CSB Grace Bible for Kids is designed for children ages 7-12, offering an inclusive reading approach that aims to help young readers interact and connect with God's Word in a personal way. In addition to the specialized typography and layout, the Bible includes study tips and content tailored to kids, addressing questions such as "how to read the Bible" and "how to have a quiet time."These features are intended to increase biblical literacy skills among kids and establish a foundation of spiritual disciplines that will hopefully lead to greater engagement with God's Word and, by extension, greater intimacy with God. The CSB Grace Bible for Kids is built on the trusted and readable Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation, ensuring that the text remains faithful to the original while being easily understood by young readers.

Expanding Accessibility and Inclusivity

The launch of the CSB Grace Bible for Kids represents a significant step forward in making the Bible more accessible and inclusive for children with dyslexia. By partnering with experts in the field of typography and design, the team behind this project has created a resource that aims to empower young readers and remove barriers to engaging with the Scriptures.Lifeway President Ben Mandrell expressed the importance of this initiative, stating, "Kids who feel intimidated by reading can feel comfortable with this new typeface in a Bible that's made specifically with them in mind. Dyslexia shouldn't keep kids from reading the Bible. 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 CSB Grace Bible for Kids is set to be released this fall, with a version for teens and adults scheduled to follow in February 2025. This groundbreaking resource has the potential to transform the reading experience for a significant portion of the population, opening up the life-changing message of the Bible to a wider audience.