So Ms Laura has created a list of kids books featuring struggling readers. Sometimes seeing yourself in a book can help, so we hope you will try some of these titles from our Children's Room collection.
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A walk in the words
by Hudson Talbott The author/illustrator shares his challenges growing up being a slow reader and how he learned to accept the fact that everyone does things in their own unique way, which helped him become the awesome storyteller he is today! |
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Brilliant Bea
by Shaina Rudolph Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller. With the help of a kind-hearted teacher, Beatrice uses a tape recorder so she can speak her words and them play them back, as a technique for learning in whole new way. Beatrice is able to show her classmates who she really has been all along. This book is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font. |
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Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you
by Sonia Sotomayor The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden. |
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The Alphabet War : a story about dyslexia
by Diane Burton Robb Learning to read is a great struggle for Adam, but with expert help, hard work, and a belief in himself, he wins "The Alphabet War," in a story that includes information about dyslexia. |
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Thank you, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco A mini gift-sized edition of one of Polacco's most popular books is a tribute to a beloved teacher and follows the story of young Trisha, who struggles with dyslexia and peer teasing until her fifth-grade teacher helps her master reading skills and inspires her to discover her creative gifts. |