Our Solution
At Books Save Lives, we provide a groundbreaking solution to literacy issues by addressing the often-overlooked cause: literacy trauma. Through a gentle and compassionate healing process, we help individuals confront and overcome the negative experiences that have hindered their ability to read. Our method is designed to not only rebuild confidence but to do so in a way that is simple and universally applicable. Whether you're just beginning your literacy journey or have struggled for years, our approach ensures that each step is manageable and healing, creating a lasting impact.
Join Our Community
Our free online community, hosted on Skool, is at the heart of what we do. It’s a space where individuals can access a wealth of literacy resources, all aimed at helping them overcome reading apprehension. We provide video lessons, tutorials, and support materials that guide users step by step through their literacy journey, at their own pace. Our community is designed to be supportive and inclusive, offering a judgment-free environment where everyone can learn, grow, and share their experiences.
Individual Classes and Learning
Guided Healing Literacy Trauma
This 90-minute, one-on-one session with a facilitator is designed to help you identify the literacy beliefs that may be holding you back. By the end of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to release these limiting beliefs, gain insight into their origins, and begin the first steps of your new, introspective literacy journey. The offer also includes a 30-minute follow-up conversation to support your continued progress. *Please note, due to high demand, availability for this session is limited.
Read Or Die Book
"Read or Die" by Daphne Russell is a powerful memoir that explores the flaws within the American education system, particularly in how reading is taught. Russell highlights the damage caused by rigid, ineffective teaching methods and advocates for a more compassionate, individualized approach to literacy. The book delves into the emotional and psychological impact that traditional educational practices can have on students, offering a case for reform to foster learning, critical thinking, and a love for reading.
Group Classes
Guided Healing Literacy Trauma
This 90-minute class, limited to 20 participants, is led by a facilitator and supported by a team member. You will learn how to identify the deep-seated literacy beliefs that may be creating barriers in your reading experience, and gain the tools to let go of these limiting mindsets. Through group discussions and individual reflection, you'll uncover the origins of these beliefs and understand how they’ve impacted your approach to reading. By the end of the class, you’ll take the first steps toward reshaping your literacy journey with clarity and confidence.
Guided VISCERAL Method
This 2-hour class, with a maximum of 50 participants, is guided by a facilitator and supported by an assistant. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped to use our VISCERAL Method to help someone else work through their literacy trauma. You’ll learn how to help them recognize their experience, reassure them that they are not alone, address the beliefs that have been holding them back, and offer the opportunity to release those limiting beliefs. Finally, you’ll provide the support they need to begin their own introspective literacy journey.
Group Training
Guided Healing Literacy Trauma
We offer in-person sessions for our Guided Healing Literacy Trauma program, tailored to parent groups, schools, districts, community service organizations, libraries, and more. These sessions provide a compassionate and structured approach to addressing literacy trauma, helping individuals and groups overcome the emotional barriers that hinder reading success. Our trained facilitators guide participants through a healing process, equipping them with the tools to recognize and release negative literacy experiences, fostering a supportive environment for growth. Whether for a school, community group, or library, these sessions are designed to empower participants on their journey to literacy and beyond.
Guided VISCERAL Method
We offer in-person sessions for our Guided VISCERAL Method, specifically designed for parent groups, schools, districts, community service organizations, libraries, and other community settings. Through these sessions, participants will learn how to use the VISCERAL Method to support others in overcoming literacy trauma.
You'll gain the skills to help individuals recognize the trauma they’ve experienced, reassure them that they are not alone in their journey, and address the limiting beliefs that may be holding them back. The training also provides strategies to guide others in releasing these beliefs and offer the compassionate support necessary for them to begin their own introspective literacy journey.
Healing Literacy Trauma, Empowering Lives
Start your healing literacy journey today. Explore our free resources and empower yourself or others to overcome reading challenges with confidence and compassion.