Our books are designed to help struggling and reluctant readers build confidence while actually enjoying the story. Every element from layout to language was created with dyslexia in mind:

• High-Interest Topics – Relatable stories that keep readers hooked from the start.

• Illustrations – Keep readers motivated and excited to turn the page.

• Short Chapters – Build reading stamina without feeling overwhelming.

• Consistent Layout – A familiar and spread out font helps kids feel comfortable and confident.

• Extra Spacing – Makes reading easier on the eyes and supports stronger decoding skills.

• First-Person Narration – Feels personal and engaging, like hearing a story from a friend.

• Funny – Humor helps kids relax, connect, and remember that reading can actually be fun.

• Cliffhangers – End each chapter with just enough suspense to keep readers excited for what happens next.

Many 12-year-olds and older have enjoyed these books. They’re written to be funny, relatable, and filled with real-life situations that 12 year olds can connect with too! The key is finding the right topic that matches your reader’s interests—whether that’s humor, friendship, animals, or a bit of adventure, there’s something for everyone!

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These books include decodable features through repetition, structure, and visuals that support young readers as they decode words. I also offer a free reading companion on my website that gives extra decoding practice. While they’re not basic phonics readers, they are the perfect next step for children who already have some decoding skills and are ready for longer, high-interest stories.

I deliberately did not chose the weighted OpenDyslexic or Dyslexie fonts because they do not work for everyone with dyslexia. The heavier bottoms on the letters can make reading more difficult, and many readers, including myself and several dyslexic children I know, find them distracting.

Instead, I used a larger familiar font with extra spacing between letters and lines, shorter chapters, and illustrations for context. These features create a format that is more dyslexia friendly for a wider range of readers, including reluctant readers.

I didn’t choose Comic Sans or Arial because they can feel babyish for this age group. Dyslexia is not only about readability but also about the emotional side, since kids want books that feel age-appropriate and give them confidence. Research has also shown that there is no consistent advantage of “dyslexia fonts” over familiar fonts like Times New Roman or Arial, and that factors such as spacing, layout, and emotional connection often make the bigger difference.

While some readers prefer cream, pastel, or tinted backgrounds, others find those harder to read. Dyslexia is spectrum. There isn’t one universal solution, so black on white remains the standard default that works for the broadest audience. What matters more than paper color is: wide spacing, shorter line lengths, clear fonts, generous margins, and predictable layouts.