dyslexia

Experience day-to-day life for a dyslexic kid, including school life, bullying and coping with tests and homework, in this frank and funny diary. Co-authored with a teenage boy with dyslexia and illustrated with cartoons, this is a positive yet honest look at the difficulties of being dyslexic. Using a simple and relatable approach, the authors display the ups and downs of school - and home - life with a reading difficulty, focussing on the sometimes overwhelming experience of being at a bigger school and studying loads of new subjects. Providing tips for what really helps and works based on real-life experience, this fun, accessible book shows teens and tweens with dyslexia that they are far from alone in their experiences" --.

"A writer diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD as a child explores the toll the system takes on kids who are not 'normal' and advocates for a revolution in the way society thinks about diversity, abilities, and disabilities"--OCLC.

Olivia is a little girl full of life and imagination. But when her grandmother asks her to write a story for her birthday, Olivia feels a little unsure. Because when it comes to writing, things never go as she intended. Words thumb their noses at her. Lowercase letters turn into uppercase letters.Subjects and verbs don't always agree.How can Olivia write a story when words and letters won't cooperate?.

When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.

Sixth-grader Ally excels at covering the fact that she cannot read, but at her seventh school in as many years she is challenged to admit she needs help.

"Louisa, a fifth grader who has ADHD and dyslexia, wishes her overly tough teacher would disappear--then fears she has unleashed a curse when Mrs. Snyder becomes ill. Lou throws herself into the play she is writing and directing for her friends, but conflict follows when she becomes too pushy. At home, Lou alternates between jealousy and excitement as she prepares to become a big sister at last"--Provided by publisher.

". . . drawing and writing activities and examples [designed to] open up helpful discussions around dyslexia and self understanding. The strategies in the book are brought to life through the three superheroes who help . . . develop a child's unique strengths to tackle the everyday challenges they may experience with reading, writing, staying organized or keeping track of the time. The colorful illustrations, cartoons and dialogue encourage children to name their feelings, identify challenges and recognize their own strengths in any situation"--OCLC.

"In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of dyslexia and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has dyslexia and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together"--OCLC.

"An empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading"--Provided by publisher.