These books can be enjoyed by children with dyslexia, their siblings, classmates, and anyone who wants to learn more. Age ranges are guides; choose what feels right for your child. Each child’s experience with dyslexia is different.
Picture Books
Wiggling Words: Loving Language with Dyslexia
A playful, encouraging story about a child whose words seem to wiggle and jump, and finding a creative way through the frustration.
Suggested for ages 3-7.
A Walk in the Words
An imaginative story about a boy who finds reading hard and begins to discover his own path with words.
Suggested for ages 4-8.
Daisy T-Rex Is Dyslexic
Daisy faces reading challenges and learns about encouragement, helpful strategies, and the many things that make her who she is.
Suggested for ages 6-9.
A Kids Book About Dyslexia
A straightforward introduction to dyslexia, self-advocacy, and finding ways to learn that work for your brain.
Suggested for ages 5-9. It is designed to be read together.
I Have Dyslexia. What Does That Mean?
An eight-year-old shares what it feels like to be diagnosed with dyslexia and how she learns to explain it to friends and teachers.
Suggested for ages 5-9. It is designed to be read together.
Reading Shmeading Stinkin' Reading: An Empowering Book About Dyslexia
Benji discovers that his dyslexic mind can spot creative solutions, helping children see their differences as strengths.
Suggested for ages 5-9.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
A moving story inspired by the author’s childhood and the teacher who recognized her dyslexia. It includes painful experiences with teasing and reading struggles, so you may want to read it together and talk afterward.
Suggested for ages 5-8.
For Older Children
Hacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a Dyslexic Kid
An illustrated chapter book about Kees, a creative fifth grader navigating dyslexia with humor, friendship, and a growing understanding of his strengths.
Suggested for ages 6-12. It can also be enjoyed as a read-aloud.
Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, Or Does It?
A funny chapter-book adventure featuring Hank, a creative boy with dyslexia.
Suggested for ages 9-12. It can also be a fun read-aloud.
Dyslexia Is My Superpower (Most of the Time)
More than 100 children and young adults share their experiences, strategies, and strengths as learners with dyslexia.
Suggested for ages 8-18.