Five Must-Read Books for Dyslexics and Their Parents

Everyone needs a role model who shares similar struggles, even if they are fictional characters. The following five books revolve around a dyslexic character who faces his or her disability head-on. They are designed to be relatable and give young dyslexics the courage to try new things and believe in themselves.

1. The Lightning Thief  by Rick Riordan

This book is about a dyslexic, ADHD boy who thinks he is simply average but discovers he is a demigod. His triumphs will remind your child that anything is possible even when you have a learning disability. This series follows Percy Jackson through his adventures. The series even has a few box-office movies that may pique your child’s interest.

2. It’s Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

This children’s book packs a sweet and intricate story into 36 pages. This author does similar books on multiple types of disorders. The story features a young student who knows the alphabet but can’t quite put the letters together to form words and sentences. She gets increasingly frustrated until her teacher explains that she has dyslexia and gets her the help she needs.

3. Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester

Tacky is a penguin that doesn’t always do everything right. His perfect friends pick on him for being different, but it is his outlier personality that ends up saving the day. This is a cute story driving home the message to simply be yourself no matter what.

4. Author A True Story by Helen Lester

This book is by the same author as Tacky the Penguin, but this time, her story is about her. She struggled to write as a young girl because she had reading disabilities but ended up becoming a successful author. In the book, she even gives tips on how to write when it is frustrating for you to do so.

5. What is Dyslexia by Alan M. Hultquist

This book is unique in the sense that it is specifically written for parents to read with their children. It is informative but does not talk down to the children accompanying their parents in reading. It also includes activities for parents and children to do together.

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