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Where Access Meets Opportunity
At Playaway Products, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow — no matter their environment, income, or access to technology. As Torin Cone shared in his message, digital content may be everywhere, but it’s not available to everyone equally. Reliable internet, device availability, subscription barriers and even outdated beliefs on what counts as reading
to limit who can learn, read, and listen — and who gets left behind.
Libraries and schools remain essential spaces where access is protected, nurtured, and made possible for all learners. At Playaway Products, we design simple, barrier free tools that remove those digital obstacles and give children more ways to engage with stories. Because access isn’t a privilege—it’s the foundation of learning and equitable outcomes.
Where Products Meet Purpose
Equity isn’t about giving every child the same resource — it’s about giving them the right one. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) reminds us that learners thrive when they have multiple ways to access content, engage with stories, and demonstrate understanding.
That’s why Playaway Product’s physical audio formats — Wonderbook and Playaway — are the only UDL-certified physical products, verified to reduce barriers and support all learners through flexible, multimodal engagement.
Wonderbook: Read-Alongs That Build Confidence
Wonderbook pairs a print book with a built-in audiobook, inviting children to read with both their eyes and ears. As they hear and follow along, they connect print to meaning, strengthening fluency, pronunciation, comprehension, and confidence—especially for kids who need extra support.
Playaway: Audiobooks for Every Child, Everywhere
Playaway puts great storytelling directly into young hands with no screens, downloads, or WiFi required. It gives every child a way to listen, imagine, and learn—at home, in the classroom, or on the go. For families and communities facing digital barriers, Playaway ensures that access to stories never depends on technology.
More Tools Designed for Access
- Launchpad: Safe, offline learning tablets for early skills and enrichment
- WhaZoodle!: A playful, community-friendly way to circulate audio content
All of our products are created in response to the needs educators and librarians share with us — because innovation begins with listening.
You Don’t Have to Do This Work Alone
We see our role as more than a product provider — we are your partner in building equitable access in your community. Whether you need guidance on formats, circulation strategies, or funding conversations, our Account Managers are here to help.
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Together, We Turn Listening Into Learning
Wonderbook and Playaway do more than support early literacy—they transform stories into lifelong companions. They remind us that reading confidence doesn’t begin with perfection. It begins with curiosity, comfort, and connection. When children are given the right tools and the freedom to experience stories in ways that work for them, reading stops being a hurdle and starts becoming what it was always meant to be: an invitation.
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