The Library of Congress talking-book program provides books on audio cassettes and records for blind and physically handicapped children. Through this special service, children who cannot see to read or who cannot hold a book or turn the pages can enjoy the same books as their sighted peers. The collection includes children’s magazines, classics like The Secret Garden and The Red Pony, and popular books by such authors as Dr. Seuss, Lois Lowry, Beverly Cleary, and Eloise Greenfield. Special playback equipment and adaptive accessories, such as remote control units and breath switches, needed to use the books are also loaned without charge. For more information, please contact: NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED The Library of Congress,Washington, DC 20542 or call 1-800-424-9100.
