The collaboration between Noah Text and Readeezy marks a significant step forward in literacy education, particularly for adolescents and young adults who face reading challenges. By merging Readeezy's age-appropriate, interactive eBooks with Noah Text's patented method of visually highlighting word structures, the partnership aims to make reading more accessible and enjoyable for striving readers, including those with dyslexia and multilingual learners.
Readeezy's platform, inspired by founder Maria Finaro Cleary's personal experiences with her cognitively disabled daughter, offers illustrated and animated eBooks that respect the reader's age while maintaining an accessible reading level. Noah Text complements this with its evidence-based approach to enhancing reading fluency, comprehension, and accuracy, making complex words more approachable for struggling readers.
The initial release includes nine illustrated titles, such as "Different" by Maria Finaro Cleary, "Crazylegs" by Andrew Killeen, and "How a Dog Saved My Life" by Debbie Schrack, available through Noah Text's retail bookstore and Ingram's retail distribution network. These books address a critical gap in the market by providing content that is neither too simplistic nor too challenging, offering a much-needed resource for wide reading practice.
Educators and parents will find these books particularly valuable as they support students with diverse learning needs. The Noah Text format can be integrated into Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, serving as a significant tool in special education settings. Additionally, Noah Text provides free conversion tools, including a Chrome extension, to make online content more accessible to struggling readers, further extending the impact of this collaboration.
This partnership underscores the importance of innovative solutions in education, highlighting how technology and collaboration can address long-standing challenges in literacy. As the demand for accessible and inclusive educational materials grows, Noah Text and Readeezy's approach offers a promising model for future developments in educational publishing and literacy instruction.
