The newest Questioneers book, Aaron Slater Illustrator by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, hit the shelves today and introduces our newest hero, Aaron Slater creative thinker.
Aaron Douglas
The character Aaron Douglas Slater is based on the artist Aaron Douglas an accomplished Harlem Renaissance painter, muralist, and dyslexic. Learn more about Aaron Douglas and his art from the National Gallery of Art.
Douglas: Aspects of Negro Life: From Slavery Through Reconstruction
(1934, NYPL: Schomberg Center)
Children's Book Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
This blog would be remiss without mentioning one of the most talented picture book artists of our lifetime, Jerry Pinkney. Much like Aaron Slater, Pinkney grew up knowing he was both an incredible artist and struggling reading. Watch the short video below to learn more about Jerry Pinkney, his art, and dyslexia.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Published in 1999
Trish loves school, but her difficulty with learning to read makes her feel dumb, until her fifth grade teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.
Back to Front and Upside Down!
Published in 2012
While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters.
Close to Famous
Published in 2012
Twelve-year-old Foster McFee and her mother escape from her mother's abusive boyfriend and end up in the small town of Culpepper, West Virginia, where they use their strengths and challenge themselves to build a new life, with the help of the friends they make there.
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Published in 2021
When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
Looking for Heroes
One Boy, One Year, 100 Letters
Published in 2016
An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Reading quickly and accurately is often the key to success in school. Without it, many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success. How? In this true story, dyslexic high school student Aidan Colvin decides to ask them. Over the course of one year, he writes 100 letters to successful dyslexics. He doesn't expect anyone to write back, and is genuinely surprised when people do. This book features letters from Writer John Irving, Arctic Explorer Ann Bancroft, Surgeon and CEO Delos Cosgrove, Sculptor Thomas Sayre, Poet Phillip Schultz and others. It also features conversations with Comedian Jay Leno and Filmmaker Harvey Hubbel. This is a story about growing up, fostering grit and humor in the face of challenges, and seeing one's differences in a new light. It is also a story about the importance of heroes for kids like Aidan, but also for anyone. Throughout the book, Aidan shares tips that have helped him succeed in the classroom.
6th Grade Can Really Kill You
Published in 1995
Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in the sixth grade forever, until a good teacher recognizes her reading problem.
Double Dutch
Published in 2002
The Wild Book
Published in 2012
In early twentieth-century Cuba, bandits terrorize the countryside as a young farm girl struggles with dyslexia. Based on the life of the author's grandmother.
If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?
Published in 2008
Introduces the mainstream student and educator to the world of the child who struggles academically. The main character discovers her father is dyslexic, as is one of her classmates-- and she tries to make sense of it.
Eleven
Published in 2008
Eleven
[a Mystery]
Published in 2008
When Sam, who can barely read, discovers an old newspaper clipping just before his eleventh birthday, it brings forth memories from his past, and, with the help of a new friend at school and the castle they are building for a school project, his questions are eventually answered.
I Do Not Like Books Anymore!
Published in 2018
Natalie cannot wait to learn to read since she will have all the stories in the world whenever she wants them, but Natalie becomes frustrated by her first attempts at reading until she and her brother Alphonse find a solution.
Lily and the Mixed-up Letters
Published in 2007
Lily has trouble reading. Whenever she tries, the letters jump around and get all mixed up. When the teacher announces that the students will read in front of their parents, Lily finally finds the courage to tell her mother about her problem. Working together with her teacher, her mom, and her friend Grace, Lily learns special ways to help her read. In the process, she also comes to understand her own strengths and talents.
Fish in a Tree
A Novel
Published in 2015
Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read.
Fish in a Tree
Published in 2015
"Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
A True Story
Published in 1997
Children's author Helen Lester describes her life from age three to adulthood and discusses how she writes.
Two-minute Drill
Published in 2007
Brainy Scott, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Published in 1998
At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Published in 2013
Award-winning author Patricia Polacco based this story on her own childhood and the heroic teacher who helped her overcome her learning disability. Even though she is a wonderful artist who makes beautiful pictures with her crayons, Trisha can't figure out how to read. The other kids make fun of her, calling her terrible names like "Dummy." Then one day, a new teacher arrives. Mr. Falker doesn't think Trisha is dumb at all. He knows he can help her read.
The Lightning Thief
Published in 2005
After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.
The Lightning Thief
Published in 2008
After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.
The Alphabet War
A Story About Dyslexia
Published in 2004
Learning to read is a great struggle for Adam, but with expert help, hard work, and belief in himself, he wins "The Alphabet War." Includes information about dyslexia.
May B.
Published in 2012
When a failed wheat crop nearly bankrupts the Betterly family, Pa pulls twelve-year-old May from school and hires her out to a couple new to the Kansas frontier.
The Lightning Thief
The Graphic Novel
Published in 2010
After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.
Niagara Falls, or Does It?
Published in 2003
Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.
Brown Girl Dreaming
Published in 2014
Jacqueline Woodson, one of today's finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement...
Brown Girl Dreaming
Published in 2014
"Jacqueline Woodson, one of today's finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child's soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson's eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. Praise for Jacqueline Woodson: Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story. but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery."-The New York Times Book Review"-- Provided by publisher.
Brown Girl Dreaming
Published in 2014
Stories of the author's childhood from the '60s and '70s told in prose.
