Inspired by the author’s own experience with dyslexia, this story gives voice to those who think differently.
This beautifully written picture book follows a young girl as she learns to navigate a world that doesn’t always understand her. Readers are invited into the everyday struggles and quiet victories of living with dyslexia. Along the way, she discovers that her brain isn’t broken—it’s just different. And different can be beautiful.
A touching story for anyone who’s ever felt behind, left out, or “not smart enough,” this book is a gentle reminder that being yourself is more than enough.
Heartwarming and relatable, this story helps individuals with learning differences feel seen, supported, and proud of their unique minds.
Inspired by the author’s own experience with dyslexia, this story gives voice to those who think differently.
This beautifully written picture book follows a young girl as she learns to navigate a world that doesn’t always understand her. Readers are invited into the everyday struggles and quiet victories of living with dyslexia. Along the way, she discovers that her brain isn’t broken—it’s just different. And different can be beautiful.
A touching story for anyone who’s ever felt behind, left out, or “not smart enough,” this book is a gentle reminder that being yourself is more than enough.
Heartwarming and relatable, this story helps individuals with learning differences feel seen, supported, and proud of their unique minds.
When you hear the word "dyslexia," does your mind picture jumbled letters making reading difficult for the affected individual? Did you know that there are other challenges associated with it? Nellie Nakhel draws on her personal experiences to shed light on the real-life struggles associated with dyslexia. They included common strengths found with the learning disability. In addition to that, they added tips that were creatively displayed on colorful scraps of paper, as well as sample journal entries written in their own handwriting that express their past feelings about having dyslexia.
Readers with limited knowledge of dyslexia will gain a wealth of information about the condition as they read this enlightening book. They'll discover that dyslexia affects more than just one's ability to read and write; it also impacts coordination, memory, processing speed, directional skills, and the ability to convey emotions. The author squashes another misconception: those who have dyslexia are not smart. I loved the section where the writer shared four individuals, past and present, who live(d) and thrive(d) with a learning disability. Kids might not recognize every famous name, but they should be able to identify the iconic roles two actors played. Including these well-known people allows children to realize that they are not alone, while understanding that they can do amazing things too.
Rising with Dyslexia is for anyone who feels they are alone and no one else can understand how the learning disability affects their life. Share this touching and inspiring story with your kids and/or class and teach them the importance of patience, kindness, and empathy. Use this lovely story to educate children that it's okay if we learn at different speeds. Utilize the tips and tricks shared on the colorful notecards. Encourage kids to participate in the book's activity pages, which include exercises to help them understand their strengths, express why they are awesome, and create a mini-story about themselves (in print or with pictures).
Inspired by the author's own experience, the book not only dispels misconceptions about dyslexia but also fosters a deeper understanding and empathy towards the learning disability. Share this inspiring book with your family, class, or patients. It will help them see that they are not alone in the world and encourage them to take pride in all their accomplishments. And as Nellie Nakhel stated so eloquently, "You are the person who writes the story of your life." "Find your passion!" Prove the haters wrong!
Due to the advanced terminology, which includes words like "neurodivergent" and "advocation," I recommend a reading age of 7-10 years.
4.5 rounding to 5 stars