Meet the Dyslexia Club!: The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia

by Margaret Rooke

If you're dyslexic, you might struggle with reading and spelling, writing neatly, or staying focused when people give you lots of instructions. This book shows how you can help yourself and how adults can help you.You will meet a group of dyslexic children who talk about their lives, what their schooldays are like and what they are great at. You might recognise some of their strengths as things that you can do too! Some dyslexic children are fantastic at storytelling, some are great at helping other people, some love all sorts of art and design, some are problem-solvers, and some are brilliant at spotting patterns in groups of numbers. This book also provides guidance for parents and teachers, with advice on how they can support children with suspected or diagnosed dyslexia, and signposts further resources and bonus content.

80 pages, Paperback

Published October 21, 2024

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Blender · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a grandmother of a child with Dyslexia, I absolutely loved this book. This is a must read for all children with learning challenges! I enjoyed each character and their stories.

I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. All options are my own.

[Ann Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a parent of two dyslexic young people I am always looking for books that help me to understand how I can help. Also look for books that help them to understand dyslexia in a positive way that builds their self esteem.

Last month a discovered this fantastic book which does both. As we meet the members of the dyslexia club we are shown how dyslexia varies from one person to the next and how focusing on strengths can really help them to overcome barriers. With examples of how others can help.

The final chapter is full of tips for school and home as well as useful websites.

The book is full of positivity, I am loving sharing the book with my two. It is written in a dyslexia friendly font and layout which means my reluctant reader finds it easier to engage with.

Highly recommended

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[fede · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

Arc kindly given by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Sue Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meet the Dyslexia Club rates 5 starts in my opinion. The Dyslexia Club shows kids, in a comfortable manner, that dyslexia can be an asset, and it takes finding the keys that can help. I always told my now 24 year old that it was just finding the keys to make it easier for her. to maneuver the world.

Once I asked her if she would change having it, and she said no, because it made her more creative and look at things in a different way.
I think this book can go a long way in showing others that this can be done.

This is a book I wish we'd had.

Thank you to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Ember Moto · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book for anyone who has Dyslexia or knows someone who has Dyslexia. I really like how the book highlights that Dyslexia is not a one-size-fits-all.
Thank You to Netgalley for the Advanced readers copy.

[Sue Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE everything about this wonderful book by Margaret Rooke. The fabulous characters, the wonderful illustrations by Tim Stringer, the inspiring forward by Roisin Lowe & her purple pen, and I really love the helpful hints around how grownups can help kids with dyslexia. This book is just what kids need to build up & nurture their self-esteem, give them confidence & offer them oodles of hope for the future.

I highly recommend this wonderful book.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meet the Dyslexia Club! The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia by Margaret Rooke is a great book for dyslexic kids, their parents, and teachers. It is a series of mini-biographies about kids with dyslexia. Each child talks about their strengths and struggles. They also share what has helped make learning easier for them. I loved the diversity of the children represented. Most of the stories were very similar so it was a little boring. I also wished there were more tips for teachers and parents. NetGalley lists this book as being for teens/YA readers, but I would say it's most appropriate for middle-grade readers.

Thanks to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for a review copy of Meet the Dyslexia Club.

[Pam Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it !! Fantastic illustrations and so easy to follow. Inspiring stories from the kids

[Kimberly Mace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Meet the Dyslexia Club
By: Margaret Rooke
Pub. Date: October 21, 2024

Genre:
Non-Fiction, Memoir, Student with Disabilities, Being Different,

Trigger Warnings:
None

Recommended Age:
4th - 8th

Summary/Review:
Meet the Dyslexia Club, a group of children who struggle with a specific reading disability called Dyslexia, which creates havoc when trying to read. It is a beautifully written non-fiction book that provides children with relatable personal stories to foster connections and offers practical strategies to support children across various environments, including home and school. Meet the Dyslexia Club gives students, parents and adults helpful advice, promoting positive strategies to navigate real-world challenges. It is a valuable resource that encourages understanding and support for children’s specific individual needs. We need more books like this!

Thank you to Margaret Rooke, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, and Netgalley for the Advanced Readers Copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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