# TAP Library School Edition — Older readers' decodable books

> Decodable digital novels for older emergent readers with dyslexia support. (iPhone/iPad app by Gregory McDonald.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-library-school-edition/id1407324366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gregory McDonald](https://appshunter.io/developer/992464989)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 136 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-library-school-edition/id1407324366/reviews.md

## What is TAP Library School Edition?

The Teen and Adult Phonics (TAP) Library offers a collection of sequential, decodable digital novels with edgy, engaging themes designed to appeal to teenagers and adults.  Care has been taken to build a positive experience for older emergent readers, especially those with SpLD such as dyslexia, ASD or ADHD.

The School Edition includes FULL ACCESS FOREVER to EVERY story in the collection (no IAP).  Any texts added in future updates will also be fully accessible through this version of the app.  Please note that the regular edition of the TAP Library app is free to download and includes samples of every story should you wish to examine the collection before buying with a one time IAP per story.

* BUILD CONFIDENCE with FULLY DECODABLE TEXTS

TAP novels support the teaching of systematic and cumulative phonics to older learners, especially those with learning difficulties like dyslexia. Minimal use of “weird words”—non or not yet decodable words—allows teens and adults to experience success in reading and grow into confident emergent readers. 

* PRESERVE DIGNITY

Older learners with severe reading difficulties don’t want to be handed another levelled reader or ”baby book”.  These apps combine high-quality, age-appropriate images with clean design.  Support materials and level information are kept off the cover and out of the main text to give learners a “novel reading” experience to be proud of. Progress through the book is indicated and encouraged with feedback designed for older learners.


* SUPPORT DYSLEXIC LEARNERS

Attention to the needs of learners with dyslexia or other difficulties (ASD, ADHD) has gone into every feature of the app:

- Open Dyslexia as a font option
- distractions on pages with text are minimal (no movement or sound unless the user interacts with the app)
- easily accessible page numbers and colour coded chapters along the margins
- swipe or non-swipe page navigation allows a reader to touch the page to aid decoding without accidentally changing pages
- images and sound are optional
- optional white noise for masking classroom noise
- save learner preferences and location in each book in a user profile
- unlimited user profiles


* SYSTEMATIC AND CUMULATIVE PHONICS

The library currently contains four novels at TAP Level 2. Level 2 texts are written using fully decodable words of the following types: CVC, CCVC, CCVCC, CV (open syllable).  Words can include the consonant digraphs sh, th, ch, wh, qu and ending sounds ck, ng, nk .  A small number of single-syllable open-syllable words (eg. “she”) and a very small number of “weird words” (non or not yet decodable words) are used in each book.  Users can set their preference for UK or US vocabulary and spelling (eg. ”mum” versus “mom”, ”bin” versus ”trash”).  More information on the TAP phonics progression is available on our website, FocusOnTAP.com.

* DESIGNED BY A READING AND DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST

Victoria Leslie, a reading and dyslexia specialist based in Australia, designed the TAP series and is writing each of these high-interest novels. These texts are for use by specialist dyslexia/literacy teachers, schools and parents as well as teens and adults seeking to learn to read.

## Key features

- Sequential, decodable digital novels
- Engaging themes for teens and adults
- Support for dyslexia, ASD, and ADHD
- Fully decodable texts to build confidence
- Age-appropriate design and images
- Open Dyslexia font option
- Systematic and cumulative phonics progression

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-library-school-edition/id1407324366/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2023-03-11*

I really love reading these stories from this app! I just wish there were thousands more (I have read all of them) I wouldn’t even mind paying more for more books.

## Frequently asked questions about TAP Library School Edition

### What is TAP Library School Edition?

TAP Library School Edition offers a collection of sequential, decodable digital novels designed for older emergent readers, particularly those with learning differences like dyslexia. It provides full, forever access to all stories and future updates.

### Who is TAP Library School Edition designed for?

This app is specifically designed for older emergent readers, including teenagers and adults who may have SpLD such as dyslexia, ASD, or ADHD. It aims to build confidence and provide a positive reading experience.

### How does TAP Library School Edition support dyslexic learners?

It includes features like an Open Dyslexia font option, minimal distractions on text pages, optional white noise, and customizable navigation. The decodable texts are structured to support systematic phonics learning.

### What kind of phonics are used in TAP Library School Edition?

The library uses a systematic and cumulative phonics approach, with Level 2 texts incorporating CVC, CCVC, CCVCC, and CV words. It also includes consonant digraphs and specific ending sounds, with a small number of non-decodable words.

### Is TAP Library School Edition free to use?

The School Edition of TAP Library offers full access forever and is a paid application. A regular edition is available for free download with sample stories, and in-app purchases are available per story in that version.

### What devices does TAP Library School Edition support?

TAP Library School Edition is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible on various Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is TAP Library School Edition updated?

The app was last updated on January 1, 2022, with version 2.6. Future texts added to the library will also be accessible through this School Edition.

### Does TAP Library School Edition have ads?

No, TAP Library School Edition does not contain advertisements. It is designed to provide an uninterrupted reading experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2022-01-01

This update adds a level 2 story: "Long CO-VID". It also adds two level 3 stories: "Jump" and "Time". #LiteracyForAll

### 2.5 — 2021-01-02

We've added to new Level 1 stories: "The Cat" and "Mad As Hell". #LiteracyForAll

### 2.4 — 2020-05-18

We've added two new level 1 decodables to the TAP Library collection: "Rex" and "Lit Sick".

### 2.3 — 2019-06-15

Gas Men 2 and 3 are here! Thank-you for your patience.

### 2.2 — 2018-11-02

The TAP Library is always growing! Introducing our very first level 1 and first level 3 decodable stories, "The Plan" and "Life Is A Joke". 
Details of our phonics progression at http://www.focusontap.com/phonics-levels (when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our mailing list for TAP news).

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