Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Age 5

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Welcome to the DPLI Listopia! The Dyslexic Positive Libraries Initiative (DPLI) is led by a literacy specialist, a youth librarian specialist, and a dyslexic/ND academic librarian. We are on a mission to bring dyslexic positivity and effective literacy methods to libraries.

DPLI BOOKS LISTS
Outstanding Neurodiversity Selections
Outstanding Literacy Selections
Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Age 5-Adult)
Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Age 9-Adult)
Outstanding Dyslexic Books (YA-Adult)
Outstanding Dyslexic Books (Adult)
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SELECTION CRITERIA
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	A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott 4.35 avg rating — 1,420 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
2	Xtraordinary People: Made By Dyslexia by Kate Griggs 4.25 avg rating — 52 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
3	Ben and Emma's Big Hit by Gavin Newsom 3.90 avg rating — 147 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
4	Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 715 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
5	Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Questioneers Picture Books) by Andrea Beaty (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 1,882 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
6	Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons (The Dare to Be Different Series) by Ben Brooks 4.19 avg rating — 1,633 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
7	Cat Kid Comic Club (Cat Kid Comic Club #1) by Dav Pilkey 3.96 avg rating — 58,499 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
8	May B. by Caroline Starr Rose (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 6,295 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
9	Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity by Louise Gooding (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 243 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
10	Niagara Falls, Or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, #1) by Henry Winkler 3.93 avg rating — 2,480 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
11	Two-Minute Drill by Mike Lupica 3.94 avg rating — 2,012 ratings score: 90, 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	Brave Like That by Lindsey Stoddard (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 1,327 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 Pony for Keeps by Elizabeth Henning Sutton 3.75 avg rating — 4 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	The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco 4.57 avg rating — 2,642 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	Dyslexic Brains Are Beautiful Brains: Beautifully Unique, Beautifully Perfect, Beautifully You! by Kaitlin Claire McCarthy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating 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 Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney 4.23 avg rating — 24,500 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	Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon by Kelly Starling Lyons (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 262 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	Back to Front and Upside Down by Claire Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 665 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	Dogman (Dog Man, #1) by Dav Pilkey 4.11 avg rating — 100,326 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	Molly's Great Discovery: A book about dyslexia and self-advocacy by Krista Weltner (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 16 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	Dyslexia Explained: 4th Edition by Mike Jones 4.12 avg rating — 17 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	If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi? by Barbara Esham (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 346 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
23	Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor 4.49 avg rating — 3,652 ratings score: 78, 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
24	The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Captain Underpants, #1) by Dav Pilkey 4.04 avg rating — 59,780 ratings score: 77, 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
25	My Brain is Bigger than Yours: The Truth About Dyslexia by Sharon Mandon (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 76, 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
26	How Your Brain Learns to Read by Denise Eide 4.56 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 75, 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
27	Finding My Superpower: A book for dyslexic thinkers by Sarah Prestidge 4.58 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 74, 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