Dyslexia Awareness

Books for people with dyslexia

Find the right book to turn struggling readers into confident ones and reluctant readers into book-lovers.

Barrington Stoke publish books by some of the best children's authors especially for children with dyslexia.
Lovereading4kids dyslexia-friendly books - a selection of titles specifically written to help dyslexic children.
The Book Trust has a list of children's books that feature a dyslexic character (type Dyslexia in the search box on the home page).
Quick Reads - bite-sized books by bestselling writers and celebrities. They are ideal for adults who find reading tough.

Many of the books listed on the websites above are available from the library service. Ask at your local library or use the online catalogue.

Dyslexia Action - a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
British Dyslexia Association - the voice of dyslexic people.
Leicestershire Dyslexia Association - help and support to dyslexics of any age, parents, teachers and employers.
Leicestershire County Council's Educational Psychology Service. What is dyslexia? How parents can help.
Use Infolinx to search for local dyslexia support groups.
Adults requiring help with reading, writing or spelling can contact the Leicestershire Adult Learning Service.
Dudes with Dyslexia - an inspirational website produced by a dyslexic young person.

For books about dyslexia ask at your local library or use the online catalogue (type Dyslexia in the keyword search box).