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Welcome to the Dyslexic Goodreads Listopia.

This listopia is maintained b the Dyslexic Positive Libraries Initiative. We are a team of public and academic librarians, a dyslexic librarian, and a literacy specialist, working to bring dyslexic-positivity and evidence-based literacy methods to libraries.

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Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Age 5-Adult)

Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Age 9-Adult)
Outstanding Dyslexic Books (YA-Adult)
Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Adult)
Weed List

We are always on the hunt for books with the following characteristics:

• Authentic dyslexic characters
• Nonfiction text that has key word reference page
• Nonfiction text that includes key word pronunciations alongside the word
• Literary, artistic, or informational merit
• Accessible reading levels on diverse topics of interest through teen years
• Written or illustrated by dyslexic authors
• A positive or balanced portrayal of dyslexia
• Literacy methods that are evidence-based, effective, and fun

These lists are continuously updated as new books are reviewed each month. Happy reading!

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1	Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco 4.54 avg rating — 17,715 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott 4.34 avg rating — 1,453 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive, Outside the Lines by Jonathan Mooney 4.16 avg rating — 1,552 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Dyslexic Advantage (Revised and Updated): Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide 4.34 avg rating — 3,291 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning by Ben Foss 4.30 avg rating — 890 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	This Is Dyslexia: The Definitive Guide to the Untapped Power of Dyslexic Thinking and Its Vital Role in Our Future by Kate Griggs 3.41 avg rating — 291 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Xtraordinary People: Made By Dyslexia by Kate Griggs 4.26 avg rating — 53 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels, #1) by Robert Venditti (Goodreads Author) (Adaptor) 4.41 avg rating — 148,958 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Ben and Emma's Big Hit by Gavin Newsom 3.89 avg rating — 153 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	May B. by Caroline Starr Rose (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 6,334 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 728 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco 4.57 avg rating — 2,661 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	A Dragonbird in the Fern by Laura Rueckert (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 840 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 1,214,620 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 91,003 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett 3.58 avg rating — 36,129 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Overcoming Dyslexia By Shaywitz Sally E by Sally E. Shaywitz 4.30 avg rating — 3,597 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	My Dyslexia by Philip Schultz 3.72 avg rating — 1,217 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 88,235 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic: Neurodivergent Heroes Tell their Stories by Marcia Brissett-Bailey (editor) 4.40 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	An Elegant Façade (Hawthorne House, #2) by Kristi Ann Hunter (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 5,198 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Molly's Great Discovery: A book about dyslexia and self-advocacy by Krista Weltner (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars