August 12, 2025 — For anyone who struggles to focus while reading the Bible, the new Clear Focus Bible uses the award-winning Bionic Reading® typography to help readers stay engaged and absorb the information without losing focus. In a new partnership with Zondervan and Bionic Reading®, the Bible will be available with the revolutionary layout for the first time with multiple versions releasing August 12, 2025.
Developed from cognitive science and Swiss design, the Bionic Reading method highlights, in bold letters, the portion of each word the brain needs to recognize it without reading every letter. The eye is guided from word to word over the text enabling readers to read more with greater comprehension. Readers can focus more easily and read more content in the same amount of time. The Bionic Reading method has also been known to be helpful for readers with dyslexia and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
“Our goal at Bionic Reading is to promote reading and content comprehension in a way that cuts through the noise,” said Renato Casutt, Bionic Reading’s CEO, founder and inventor. “Our patented reading systems allows reader’s eyes to skip over words and text, like a surfboard that glides on the top of a wave, creating a smooth and more-focused reading experience.”
“The Clear Focus Bible can help readers stay focused and truly absorb what they’re reading,” said Laura Bartlett, Associate Publisher for Zondervan Bibles. “When we can remove the distraction and replace it with engagement and comprehension, we’re not just changing how people read the Bible—we’re opening new pathways for them to connect with their faith. This is exactly the kind of innovation that can transform lives and bring more people into a meaningful relationship with the Bible.”
The NIrV Clear Focus Bible for Kids is specifically geared towards young readers who get easily distracted or frustrated by helping them recognize familiar words faster and stay focused on the story. Each page features generous line spacing, dark gray text and simplified page elements, which can help children who face reading challenges, including dyslexia or ADHD, have a more enjoyable reading experience and boost the reader’s confidence. The Bible uses the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), which is based on the bestselling NIV, and written for a third grade reading level.
The Clear Focus Bible will be available in four different translations: New International Version (NIV), New American Standard Bible (NASB), 1995 Text, New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) in adult and children’s editions, and a digital release of the NVI Biblia Enfoque Claro in Spanish.
Laura Bartlett, Associate Publisher for Zondervan Bibles, is available for interviews on the innovative new Bible. Possible interview topics include:
- Breaking Down Barriers: How the Bionic Reading system can transform Scripture reading
- Serving Every Reader: The importance of this inclusive Bible serving the ADHD and dyslexic faith community
- From Frustration to Joy: Helping kids with learning differences connect with God’s word
- Innovation Meets Tradition: How cutting-edge typography technology is revolutionizing one of the world’s oldest texts
Laura Bartlett is Associate Publisher for Zondervan Bibles, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. She leads the Bible editorial team, acquires and develops new products, and helps manage the business operations of one of the largest Bible publishers in the world. Laura has worked in the publishing industry for 22 years, previously in academic publishing.
Press kit: HERE
Layout samples & Images: HERE
Review copies available by request: https://www.zondervan.com/p/clear-focus-bible/
New International Version (NIV)
Hardcover, $39.99, 978-0310465515
Charcoal Brown Leathersoft, $49.99, 978-0310465553
Pink Leathersoft, $49.99, 978-0310465546
eBook, $31.99,9780310465577
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
Hardcover, $44.99, 978-0310465522
Navy Leathersoft, $54.99, 978-0310465614
eBook, $35.99,9780310465638
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Hardcover, $44.99, 978-0310465539
Charcoal Brown Leathersoft; $54.99, 978-0310465591
Pink Leathersoft, $54.99, 978-0310465584
eBook, $35.99, 9780310465607
NIrV Clear Focus Bible for Kids
New International Reader’s Version
Blue Leathersoft, $49.99, 978-0310467588
Pink Leathersoft, $49.99, 978-0310467595
NVI Biblia Enfoque Claro
Nueva Versión Internacional
eBook, $27.99,9780829773729
