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Books to Help Understand Dyslexia!
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items If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a reading disability, these books are an excellent starting point for understanding and navigating the journey ahead. I was diagnosed in third grade and now I teach reading interventions to students ...
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Kids and Teens
These are books more geared towards kids 7 to 15-Ish. Age recommendations in the notes.
Title: Thank You, Mr. Falker
Author: Patricia Polacco
Summary:
Thank You, Mr. Falker is a deeply personal and inspiring picture book based on the true story of author Patricia Polacco’s struggle with dyslexia during her childhood.
The story follow...
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco, Hardcover
**Fish in a Tree** by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is a middle-grade novel about a girl named Ally who has always tried to hide the fact that she can’t read. She’s moved from school to school, getting by with clever distractions and troublemaking to avoid bein...
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Paperback
Summary:
Knees tells the story of a young boy named Louis, who has dyslexia. Told in simple, rhyming text, the book follows Louis as he explains what life is like when your brain works differently—especially when it comes to reading and writing. He ...
Knees: The Mixed Up World of a Boy With Dyslexia
Title: Close to Famous
Author: Joan Bauer
Recommended Age: 10 and up
Genre: Middle Grade Fiction
Summary:
Close to Famous is a heartwarming novel about a twelve-year-old girl named Foster McFee who dreams of becoming a famous TV cooking show host. ...
Close to Famous - Joan Bauer
This was one of the first books I read when I was diagnosed. An oldie, but goodie I might get it myself actually!
**Title**: My Name Is Brain Brian
**Author**: Jeanne Betancourt
**Recommended Age**: 8 to 12
**Genre**: Middle Grade Fiction
**Summary...
My Name Is Brain, Brian - Library Binding By Betancourt, Jeanne
Title: It’s Called Dyslexia
Author: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Recommended Age: 6-10 years old (but helpful for anyone wanting to understand dyslexia, especially children)
### **Summary**:
*It’s Called Dyslexia* is a child-friendly, informative pictu...
It's Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, Nuria Roca, Paperback
Summary:
This is the story of Adam, a young boy who has difficulty with reading and writing because of dyslexia. Adam struggles to make sense of letters and words, and he feels frustrated because his classmates can read easily. However, with time, he...
The Alphabet War: A Story about Dyslexia
Summary:
This book focuses on the strengths and unique perspectives that come with dyslexia. Written in a positive, encouraging tone, it features real-life stories of kids who have dyslexia and how they’ve used their "superpowers" to excel in various...
Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time) by Margaret Rooke, Paperback
Adults
**The Reason I Jump** by Naoki Higashida is a unique and powerful memoir written by a thirteen-year-old boy with autism. Using an alphabet grid to communicate, Naoki answers common questions people have about autism, such as why he jumps, why he repe...
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Summary:
This book challenges the typical view of dyslexia as a learning disability and instead presents it as a neurological difference that offers unique advantages. The authors, both neurologists, delve into the strengths commonly associated with ...
The Dyslexic Advantage (Revised and Updated): Unlocking the Hidden ...
Summary:
This comprehensive guide is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative books on dyslexia. Dr. Sally Shaywitz, a neuroscientist, explains the neurological and cognitive basis of dyslexia in a way that is both accessible and informative....
Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised ...
The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ronald D. Davis
Summary:
This book is an alternative view of dyslexia, written by Ronald Davis, who himself has dyslexia. Davis presents a theory that dyslexia is not a disorder but rather a cognitive difference that can be s...
The Gift of Dyslexia, Revised and Expanded: Why Some of the Smartest ...
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Helping Them Succeed in School and Life" by Ben Foss
Summary:
Written by Ben Foss, who has dyslexia, this book offers a personal and practical guide for parents and e...
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's ...
Summary: This book focuses specifically on how dyslexia affects adults. Janice Holt offers an in-depth look at the emotional and practical impacts of dyslexia in adulthood. Topics include challenges in the workplace, reading difficulties, and how to ...
The Dyslexic Adult in A Non-Dyslexic World / Edition 1|Paperback