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Reading Between the Lines: Living and Learning with Dyslexia
75 pages, Paperback
Published May 30, 2025
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Al Felder
12 books6 followersAl Felder is a veteran educator, school administrator, and passionate advocate for meaningful education reform. With over 17 years of experience in the classroom and leadership roles, Al has taught middle and high school history—including Advanced Placement courses—and served as a special education inclusion teacher.
Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Al received intensive dyslexia therapy from third through fifth grade. That early struggle with learning shaped his deep empathy for students who face academic challenges and inspired his lifelong commitment to student-centered education.
Al holds a Specialist in Education Leadership from William Carey University and is the founder of The Classroom Reclaimed, an initiative dedicated to restoring purpose, creativity, and professional respect to public education.
Through writing, speaking, and school-based work, Al seeks to shine a light on what matters most in education: the students, the teachers, and the belief that learning is more than a test score.
In addition to his work in education, Al has faithfully preached the gospel of Christ for over 30 years. He obeyed the gospel in his early twenties after learning the truth as taught in the Scriptures and has since dedicated his life to proclaiming God's word. Al has preached and held gospel meetings in multiple states and currently serves as an elder in the Lord's church in Monticello, Mississippi. His preaching and leadership are rooted in a deep respect for biblical authority and a heartfelt desire to lead souls to Christ.
Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Al received intensive dyslexia therapy from third through fifth grade. That early struggle with learning shaped his deep empathy for students who face academic challenges and inspired his lifelong commitment to student-centered education.
Al holds a Specialist in Education Leadership from William Carey University and is the founder of The Classroom Reclaimed, an initiative dedicated to restoring purpose, creativity, and professional respect to public education.
Through writing, speaking, and school-based work, Al seeks to shine a light on what matters most in education: the students, the teachers, and the belief that learning is more than a test score.
In addition to his work in education, Al has faithfully preached the gospel of Christ for over 30 years. He obeyed the gospel in his early twenties after learning the truth as taught in the Scriptures and has since dedicated his life to proclaiming God's word. Al has preached and held gospel meetings in multiple states and currently serves as an elder in the Lord's church in Monticello, Mississippi. His preaching and leadership are rooted in a deep respect for biblical authority and a heartfelt desire to lead souls to Christ.
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September 21, 2025
As a Reading Interventionist for 15 years, I requested this book through LibraryThing as an additional tool.
As an informational book, this is pretty basic. The author explains dyslexia in layman’s terms, as well as some of the strategies to cope with it. I think this would be a great read for a parent, teacher or older student who has just been introduced to dyslexia. I could see this as a handout from a counselor or Reading Specialist. But for someone with familiarity, it was not a book for me.
I did appreciate the author’s openness and I applaud him for wanting to share both his experiences and knowledge. I also like that he included many works that were cited as further resources.
Thank you to the author for this copy. I will be sharing it with others as an introduction to the topic.
As an informational book, this is pretty basic. The author explains dyslexia in layman’s terms, as well as some of the strategies to cope with it. I think this would be a great read for a parent, teacher or older student who has just been introduced to dyslexia. I could see this as a handout from a counselor or Reading Specialist. But for someone with familiarity, it was not a book for me.
I did appreciate the author’s openness and I applaud him for wanting to share both his experiences and knowledge. I also like that he included many works that were cited as further resources.
Thank you to the author for this copy. I will be sharing it with others as an introduction to the topic.
August 10, 2025
Al Felder, veteran educator, school admin, and advocate for education reform. He explains why this book is needed, how to educate or inform parents, and importance on learning ability as someone who is dyslexia. I've met two persons who admit it to me: ex boyfriend at 18 and coworker at recent workplace .
Dyslexia therapists are recommended yet most schools do not have the funding, lack awareness, or system inertia. Early detection needed since this can cause emotional or psychological trauma for a child that has it.
Most educators do not focus on small interventions or take her to those with disabilities but practices today are involved because of statutes or laws passed in CA to consider.
This is a lifelong condition. He'd like to see more stories like his own.
Author and senior librarian, Ms Turner
Contest win from library Thing, will donate copy to library.
Dyslexia therapists are recommended yet most schools do not have the funding, lack awareness, or system inertia. Early detection needed since this can cause emotional or psychological trauma for a child that has it.
Most educators do not focus on small interventions or take her to those with disabilities but practices today are involved because of statutes or laws passed in CA to consider.
This is a lifelong condition. He'd like to see more stories like his own.
Author and senior librarian, Ms Turner
Contest win from library Thing, will donate copy to library.
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July 19, 2025To My Readers,
Reading Between the Lines: Living and Learning with Dyslexia is a personal and professional journey through the challenges and triumphs of living with Dyslexia. As someone who struggled with reading as a student, later became a special education teacher, and now serves as a school administrator, I’ve experienced Dyslexia from every angle. This book shares my story—from confusion and diagnosis to growth and advocacy—with the hope that it will help someone feel seen, supported, and empowered. My desire is to raise awareness about Dyslexia and offer encouragement to students, families, and educators who are walking a similar path.
Thank You,
Al Felder
Reading Between the Lines: Living and Learning with Dyslexia is a personal and professional journey through the challenges and triumphs of living with Dyslexia. As someone who struggled with reading as a student, later became a special education teacher, and now serves as a school administrator, I’ve experienced Dyslexia from every angle. This book shares my story—from confusion and diagnosis to growth and advocacy—with the hope that it will help someone feel seen, supported, and empowered. My desire is to raise awareness about Dyslexia and offer encouragement to students, families, and educators who are walking a similar path.
Thank You,
Al Felder
August 17, 2025
I was given a free copy of "Reading Between the Lines: Living and Learning with Dyslexia" via Librarything. I teach adult basic education and have had several students that I suspected were living with Dyslexia. I wasn't sure what to expect with this book but hoped it would give me information and insight into my students' difficulties. I found the book to be very interesting and guided me to more information. The author gave his personal story of living with Dyslexia, and I found it to be very interesting. I have a better understanding of what some of my students are dealing with. Thank you, Al Felder for writing this book.
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