Must Have Books for Students with Dyslexia
Isn’t it nice to connect with a character in a book and to see yourself represented in a story?
Perhaps it isn’t always easy to read, because your challenges are also reflected on the pages. Still, it is encouraging to see characters who experience similar circumstances and feelings as they accomplish goals, experience success, and have their “happily ever after.” This is important for our students as well. So here are a few book recommendations to help your student connect with a story!
This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but here are seven suggestions to get your collection started! These descriptions do not fully depict the magic of these stories and the experiences so kindly shared by the authors. You will need to read them for yourself to truly appreciate the beauty in each story! In this list, I tried to include books that would be appropriate for a variety of ages. I have linked the books to my Amazon Storefront (affiliate link) and each title is linked below.
Brilliant Bea This is the newest book to my collection. This story describes the challenges that one student faces until her teacher gives her a tape recorder that opens up opportunities to show the world and her classmates just how brilliant she truly is!
Looking for Heroes This is a true story about the author who was at the time a high school student with dyslexia. He wrote letters to well-known and successful dyslexics. Not expecting return correspondences, the author was surprised to receive letters back and shares them in the book. He also describes tips that have helped him personally. This is another great book for older learners.
Fish in a Tree I like this book for older learners, perhaps fourth grade and older. It tells the story of a student with dyslexia and how she grows in her confidence to see her dyslexia is not something wrong. As the book progresses, the character begins to see how her unique mind is a gift and that she does not have to be like everyone else.
Magnificent Meg This story provides insight from Meg on what helps her the most as a student with dyslexia. It provides positive insights into strengths and encourages the student to realize how wonderful they are too!
The Alphabet War This book discusses the struggles of one learner until he finally receives the right support. You follow the journey of the character through challenges to the realization that he was good at other things. Through this confidence building, he begisn to take risks with reading.
If You’re So Smart How Come You Can’t Spell Mississippi? This book tells a story of a student and her dad. Learning that an accomplished individual has trouble with something as seemingly simple as spelling the word Mississippi encourages the character to see that challenges do not have to restrict us from accomplishing great things!
A Walk in the Words This story discusses a character who reads slowly, but realizes he isn’t the only one. It encourages the reader that a lot of brilliant individuals do things at their own pace - including reading - and that is ok!
I am always looking to add to my own collection. Let me know what others you would add or suggestions that your students enjoy reading! If you aren’t already, be sure to follow along for other recommendations, tips, and instructional ideas.
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