Dyslexia - books for kids

Updated April 6, 2026
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A kids book about dyslexia
Travers, Sarah
Paper Book
Learn more about dyslexia and the importance of advocating for your brain's unique needs! This is a kids' book about dyslexia - a neurodiverse experience that can affect how people read, write and spell. Within this, it's vital that we talk about the importance of creating a...
Xtraordinary people
Griggs, Kate
Paper Book
A necessary and educational narrative nonfiction book for children that embraces the superpowers that dyslexic thinking brings. Xtraordinary People highlights how children's differences can help them go wherever they want to in life. This book is intended for...
Mixed-up
Garcia, Kami
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia has returned with a middle grade graphic novel about the struggles of a game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia and her loving support network that help her along in the journey. Stella knows fifth grade will be...
A walk in the words
Talbott, Hudson
Paper Book
Winner of a Schneider Family Honor!   "A beautifully rendered and deeply inspiring book for everyone who has ever read slowly--myself included! Hudson shows us the beauty and magic that can come from taking our time. Brilliant."--Jacqueline Woodson   Hudson...
Molly's great discovery : a book about dyslexia and self-advocacy
Weltner, Krista
Paper Book
Molly gets diagnosed with dyslexia and learns it's okay to ask for help when she needs it.  Molly has a big imagination and loves to solve problems and learn new things. But Molly also struggles to spell, write, and read as quickly as her classmates. With the...
Brilliant Bea
Rudolph, Shaina
Paper Book
An affirming story about dyslexia, creativity, and different ways of learning Beatrice has big ideas and a wonderful imagination, but reading and writing can feel challenging. At school, it isn't always easy for others to recognize her strengths. When a thoughtful teacher introduces a new...
Fish in a tree
Hunt, Lynda Mullaly.
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller . An emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who's ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn't fit in. "Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship...
Niagara Falls, or does it?
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class...
Wiggling Words: Loving Language with Dyslexia
Rolfe, Kate
Paper Book
"A visually rich and empowering read."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) For children who find that words turn into all kinds of shapes on the page, a picture-book creator with dyslexia offers an inspiring story that brings fun and confidence in reading.
Professor Thomas Cat's Guide to Understanding the Human Brain: The Dyslexia Files
Allen, Rachael
Paper Book
A Fun and Empowering Graphic Novel That Helps Kids Understand Dyslexia Through Humor, Science, and Real-Life Experience Professor Thomas Cat thinks he knows everything about the human brain and has a full presentation ready to teach other cats how it works. When he introduces the topic of...
The dancing letters
Fournier, Evelyne
Paper Book
An endearing family story about love and dyslexia 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...
The u-nique Lou Fox
Carmichael, Jodi
Paper Book
Award-winning author Jodi Carmichael, who has ADHD herself, affirms and celebrates those who struggle with their uniqueness and triumphantly discover its gifts It isn't easy being Louisa Elizabeth Fitzhenry-O'Shaughnessy--especially with dyslexia. She prefers Lou Fox, the dream name she'll...
Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers
Nicolas, Megan
Paper Book
At a young age, it was obvious - I was different. Once I learned I was dyslexic, I realized those differences didn't make me weak or weird. They gave me superpowers! Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers was written to fill a gap in dyslexia literature....
Ben and Emma's big hit
Newsom, Gavin Christopher
Paper Book
From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading. Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. What Ben doesn't like is reading....
Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen
McGovern, Kate
Paper Book
"Adventure abounds and develops into a solid story for students who struggle with reading. . . . This is a story to share with all." --School Library Connection (starred review) Maple Mehta-Cohen has a secret: she can't read very well. She has an impressive vocabulary and...
Finding My Superpower: A Book for Dyslexic Thinkers
Prestidge, Sarah
My life with dyslexia
Schuh, Mari C.
Paper Book
Scott likes coding and playing basketball. He also has dyslexia. Scott is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences and disabilities. Scott sheds light on his life,...
Aaron Slater, illustrator
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can't...
Hacking the code : the ziggety zaggety road of a d-kid
Meijering, Gea
Paper Book
Shenanigans, struggles, strengths, and special friends! Revealing the heart of an upbeat, boisterous fifth grader working hard to hack the reading code. Hacking the Code is a relatable, illustrated chapter book that brings to life the journey of a dyslexic kid in a story that...
Some brains : a book celebrating neurodiversity
Thomas, Nelly
Paper Book
It starts from the premise that neurodiversity (conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and the like) is a normal, essential part of human biodiversity - without it we don't get Picasso, Einstein or Greta Thunberg! Yes, neurodiverse kids sometimes require a bit of extra help and patience, but they...

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