Allkind Group acquires Eenvoudig Communiceren and sister publishers

Allkind Group has acquired Eenvoudig Communiceren (Netherlands), Readzone Books (UK), and Spass am Lesen Verlag (Germany) – publishers specialized in accessible reading. The acquisition strengthens Allkind’s international mission to make reading and learning available to everyone, combining local expertise with global impact.

Amsterdam, October 14, 2025 – Allkind Group has acquired Eenvoudig Communiceren, the Dutch publishing house specialized in books and newspapers in accessible language, together with its sister companies Readzone Books (UK) Lezen voor Iedereen (Belgium) and Spass am Lesen Verlag (Germany). All publishing houses will continue to operate independently, staying true to their mission: creating books and newspapers for readers with lower literacy levels.

About Eenvoudig Communiceren

Founded more than thirty years ago, Eenvoudig Communiceren has grown into the leading publisher of accessible reading materials in the Netherlands. With dozens of book series, newspapers, and educational resources, the publisher reaches a wide audience: from newcomers and young people to adults who struggle with language or reading. Its mission remains unchanged: to give everyone the opportunity to read and experience stories, regardless of language proficiency.

About Allkind Group

Allkind Group is an international organization committed to inclusive access to knowledge, communication, and education. Headquartered in the Netherlands and Belgium, the group combines strong local roots with a growing international reach. Allkind develops publishing initiatives and innovative edtech solutions, and provides a wide range of tools for people with visual impairments. Today, more than 1 million users benefit from Allkind’s solutions. The group works with schools, universities, libraries, healthcare organizations, and governments across Europe to reduce barriers and empower people with diverse needs.

Shared values

Both organizations share a clear vision: personal attention for readers and authors, continuous innovation in publishing, and the conviction that reading should be accessible to everyone. The acquisition strengthens their ability to scale, innovate, and increase impact.

Quotes

Ralf Beekveldt, founder Eenvoudig Communiceren:

“Eenvoudig Communiceren has always been driven by one mission: to create books and newspapers that are truly read by people with lower language or reading levels. By joining Allkind Group, we can continue our mission more powerfully – with independence and identity preserved, but supported by the resources of a larger organization.”

Falk Beerten, CEO Allkind Group:

“We see in Eenvoudig Communiceren a unique publisher delivering something invaluable to our society: giving readers access to stories made for them. This acquisition allows us to combine strengths. We provide Eenvoudig Communiceren and its sister companies the space to grow, while Allkind Group deepens its commitment to inclusion and literacy on a global scale.”

Future outlook

With this acquisition, Eenvoudig Communiceren, Readzone Books and Spass am Lesen Verlag gain access to Allkind Group’s infrastructure, expertise, and international network, while maintaining their editorial focus and author relationships. The combined strengths are expected to foster cross-border collaboration, benefiting readers, authors, and partners across Europe and beyond.

Would you like to know more?

Then please contact us via falk.beerten@allkind-group.com