Abstract: A collapsible bookstand which is easily used by individuals with limited or no dexterity in one of the hands/arms. The apparatus includes a spine member defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal section and distal section that may be interconnected by an intermediate section. The distal section defines a first thickness region of attachment for a pair of independently pivotable book trays, while the proximal section defines second regions of attachment for ends of a pair of two member linkages. The thicknesses of the attachment regions and link members permit respective link members to remain in common planes regardless of book tray orientation. Each book tray has a page retention clip having a hand graspable region dimensioned and arranged such that an individual with impaired dexterity may slip one hand underneath each page retention clip without first moving the page retention clip relative to the book tray.