Dyslexic-friendly (Font and Design) for Children and Teens

These are suggested books that are available through the Sussex County Library System. Many people with dyslexia find these types of books are easier to read. They are designed in a dyslexia-friendly font specially created to help make it easier to read and decode. Many publishers also layout the books so they are not "overcrowded" and include lots of illustrations to break up the text and keep the story moving.

Our VOX books are also recommended too. Vox books are audiobooks that live in print books. Sussex County Library System has these books at every branch in Easy Readers, Picture Books, Children's Fiction, nonfiction, and young adults. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets, or CDs. Kids simply push a button to listen and read.

This list is updated on a regular basis by Deb Fagnan for Sussex County Library System.


Updated February 29, 2024
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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...
Atoms and molecules /
Faust, Daniel R,
Paper Book
Everything around us is made of matter, but what is matter made of? Atoms and molecules! Learn all about how the smallest things in our universe come together to make the biggest, examine what the behavior of molecules does for the matter it makes up, and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made...
Barfing in the backseat : how I survived my family road trip
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Hank's dad has decided to enter a crossword-puzzle tournament, and he wants to make a family road trip of it! So the family piles into the car--along with Frankie and Katherine the iguana (Hank and Emily each get to bring a "friend"). When they reach their destination, they'll get to spend the day...
A brand-new me!
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
It's graduation time for Hank Zipzer and all his friends-- time to move on from PS 87 to middle school. Trouble is, there are tests Hank has to pass to get into the same middle schools as his friends, and his learning differences might get in the way. Luckily, a life-altering audition at a...
Brilliant Bea
Rudolph, Shaina.
Paper Book
An endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn't define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller. With the help of a kind-hearted teacher, Beatrice uses an old-fashioned tape...
This book is also available in an audio format, VOX.
Brock /
Mcgowan, Anthony
Paper Book
The first book in the powerful, authentic young adult book series Everyone Can Be a Reader (Hard Truths), expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all. Life's not easy for Nicky. His mother is gone, his dad's out...
Budgeting /
Owen, Ruth,
Paper Book
Between spending, saving, and earning money, how does anybody keep track of it all? They make a budget! Learn all about budgeting. Discover the different parts of a budget, how people and businesses make budgets, and why it's important to keep a budget balanced. It's key personal finance education...
Checks and balances /
Kenney, Karen Latchana.
Paper Book
The United States government is strong. But no single person has all that power. What do you know about checks and balances? Discover the roles of the three branches of government, how their power is divided, and the systems that stop any one part of government from getting too strong. Dyslexic...
Civil rights /
London, Martha,
Paper Book
Throughout U.S. history, many groups of people have had to fight for their civil rights--and many are still fighting today. Black Lives Matter protesters work to bring safety to everyone regardless of race. Women have fought for the right to vote but still struggle for further equality. Explore how...
The curtain went up, my pants fell down
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Hank Zipzer is failing math, so he has to work with Heather Payne, resident class brain, to help get his grades up. At the same time, Hank's school is putting on a production of The King and I. As coincidence would have it, Hank is cast as the King, and Heather as Anna. But when Hank's dad...
Day of the iguana /
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...
Dump trucks and dogsleds : I'm on my way, Mom!
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
When Hank first heard that his mom was having a baby boy, he wasn't so thrilled. And when he finds out that the baby will be sharing his room, Hank is positively outraged! To make things easier, Dad suggests he take Hank and Emily away for some bonding. But on the first day of their trip, a freak...
Electricity /
Gardner, Jane P,
Paper Book
What sends lightning flashing through the sky and helps us see in the dark? Electricity! Learn all about how electricity forms due to teeny tiny particles and how we have come to use electricity in our daily lives. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes science...
Fossils /
Owen, Ruth,
Paper Book
Giant dinosaur bones and rocky poop from millions of years ago can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about fossils? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn what they teach us about life long ago....
I got a "D" in salami
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...
Help! Somebody get me out of fourth grade!
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
It's time for the end of year parent-teacher conference, and Hank's in a panic.  He's afraid that his teacher is going to tell his parents that he has to repeat the fourth grade.  So Hank creates an elaborate scheme to have his parents win an out-of-town trip so they're gone during the...
Holy enchilada!
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Do you need to create an effective logo? A well designed logo can mean so much to the marketing success of your business.The aim of this book is to share with you the logo design process that I have created and refined over the past decade. This book is for anyone who needs to design a logo. It is...
How to hug an elephant
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they...
Igneous rocks /
Owen, Ruth,
Paper Book
From frying pans to paving stones, igneous rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dive under Earth's crust to find the scorching source material for these rocks. Then, follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what they look like up close, and...
Keeper /
Gibbons, Alan,
Paper Book
The first book in the exciting Everyone Can Be a Reader (Sports) series, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.   The North Star soccer team is thrilled when Shane, the new boy at school, turns out to...
Lark /
Mcgowan, Anthony
Paper Book
The Carnegie Medal-winning conclusion to the powerful, authentic young adult book series Everyone Can Be a Reader (Hard Truths), expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all. Things are getting tense at home for Nicky and Kenny...
The life of me : enter at your own risk
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
When Ms. Adolf hurts her back in a tango contest and goes on longterm leave, Mr. Rock (the music teacher) is called in as the sub. Hank is psyched . . . until Mr. Rock suggests that Hank attend an after-school reading program, which means he'll miss tae kwon do. But when Hank gets a crush on a girl...
Light and sound /
Gardner, Jane P,
Paper Book
Lights flash and music blares at a rock concert. There's a lot to learn about light and sound. Explore how these forms of energy come in waves and examine what else is similar and different about light and sound. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes science...
My dog's a scaredy-cat : a Halloween tail
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
On Halloween day, Hank comes to school dressed in what he thinks is the perfect costume-a table in an Italian restaurant. Nick McKelty, the resident school bully (dressed in a total blood and guts costume), thinks Hank's costume is wimpy and that Hank wouldn't know how to be scary and gross if his...
My secret life as a ping-pong wizard
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Hank thought that getting through summer school to get to the fifth grade would be hard enough, but little did he know that it would get worse! Everyone in the fifth grade is starting to focus on a sport--and they're really good. Everyone, that is, except Hank. When Papa Pete suggests that Hank take...
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...
The night I flunked my field trip
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Hank is thrilled about the "Best Field Trip of the Year"-everyone from Ms. Adolph's class gets to spend the night on an old-fashioned three-mast sailing ship in New York Harbor!  And Hank gets even more excited when the ship's captain chooses him to be the first mate.  But being first mate...
Race to the frozen North :
Johnson, Catherine,
Paper Book
Explore the inspiring biographies and gripping historical accounts of the true story books in the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Nonfiction) series, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.   "We made it!"...
Seven ghosts /
Priestley, Chris,
Paper Book
The first book in the thrilling Everyone Can Be a Reader (Middle Grade Sci-Fi/Fantasy) series, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.   "As you all know, Grimstone Hall is thought to be the most...
States of matter /
Faust, Daniel R,
Paper Book
As liquid water, frozen ice, or steaming gas, water is still made of the same matter. But it acts very different in its different states. Learn the properties of each state of matter, what makes things change states, and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all!
Summer school! :
Winkler, Henry,
Paper Book
Summer school are two words in the English language that Hank Zipzer doesn't want to learn. But there's no getting out of this one for Hank-summer school, here he comes! Will Hank have to spend the summer bored to death inside a sweltering classroom, or will he actually learn a cool lesson or...
The Supreme Court /
Kenney, Karen Latchana.
Paper Book
The Supreme Court protects everyone's constitutional rights. But what do you know about the highest court in the country? Learn where the Supreme Court fits in the judicial branch, how justices land their jobs, and what the court's rulings mean for the country as a whole. Dyslexic-friendly font and...
A tale of two tails
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
Hank enters his dog Cheerio in a show, hoping to win the big prize. Unfortunately for Hank, Nick McKelty and his gassy little Chihuahua have the same thing in mind. Will Hank and Cheerio be able to take home the ribbon for Best in Show?
Taxes /
Boothroyd, Jennifer,
Paper Book
How do we get new roads or fund our public schools? Taxes! The government adds a few cents onto the bill for your meal or tank of gas and puts the money to use for everybody. Learn all about the different types of taxes, the levels of government that collect them, how your tax dollars are spent, and...
What magic is this? /
Bourne, Holly,
Paper Book
From the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Teen Contemporary) series comes a magical tale of friendship, witchcraft, and self-discovery, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.   When the magic circle is set...
Who ordered this baby? : definitely not me!
Winkler, Henry
Paper Book
One afternoon, Hank overhears his mom and Frankie's mom talking about having a baby. Having a baby!? It must be Frankie's mom that they're talking about! Frankie will go crazy when he hears about this! Hank worries about how to break the news to his best friend, until he finds out that it's his own...
Zevi takes the spotlight /
Matas, Carol,
Paper Book
Key Selling Points Thirteen-year-old Zevi uses his psychic powers to save the life of a famous actor during the filming of a movie. This story examines the effects of fame and the importance of choices, while exploring themes of responsibility, empathy and doing the right...
The Zippity Zinger
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. PS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms....

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