Member Reviews
Well written and fun books on dyslexia should be welcomed by everyone. For children who need some help understanding, and finding strengths and strategies to help them have a positive attitude. For adults needing some help understanding things that could help them provide support and encouragement. This is that book. The use of many different individual children’s stories makes the information real for the reader.
My only concern is that there is a fair amount of text; this means dyslexic children may need some reading help, or maybe the publisher will think about an audio version to help with that.
As an adult teacher I see this as book to go back to over time to refresh its message. I also suggest school librarians, and pupil support departments, get this book on to their bookshelves as quickly as possible.
Thank you to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.
This book blew my mind. It shared a multitude of strategies to help scholars, families, educators, and anyone who may need to learn more about dyslexia. I love the illustrations the different strategies and tips where to go for help in different points of view, as a as a educator who struggles with dyslexia this really was a book that advocated for those with the diagnosis. This is something that I will recommend to not only our librarian, but also our school, special education teachers as well as our RTI coordinators and my counseling advisor I love this book. It was a quick wheat read, but an amazing read.
This book focuses on a group of children with dyslexia. They share their stories, their dreams, their struggles, and their hopes for the future. I really enjoyed the focus on the passions and strenghts each one of these kids has. The book is well-written, highly informative and perfect for anyone who works with children. I think the education system should try more and more to make every single child feel included in the classroom because each one of their experiences matters. Reading a book like this one can have a positive impact on the educators and challenge them (and the system) to create a classroom where everyone's needs are met and everyone can learn and enjoy it.
MEET THE DYSLEXIA CLUB! by Margaret Rooke (Dyslexia is My SuperPower) features stories from children talking about their feelings and experiences with dyslexia as well as their special talents. Some examples include Jessica who plays football/soccer or Ajay who loves to bake cakes. These stories often touch on relationships at school and learning accommodations; each ends with a thought about how grown-ups can help (e.g., letting us do more of what we like best at school) and what the child does best (e.g., coding and solving puzzles). This would be an inspiring and very comforting book for elementary school students and even their parents and teachers. In addition to the stories, Rooke provides suggestions on where to go for help, and she also has checklists filled with many ideas for ways that grown-ups can help at home or at school. She defines several terms and provides links (many UK-based) to relevant websites (all new readers will enjoy Reading Rockets) and related books, including (for adults) The Dyslexia Advantage. Tim Stringer has provided colorful, cheerful illustrations which add to the charm of this text. MEET THE DYSLEXIA CLUB! Is a small book – only about 80 pages – but it is packed with useful information.