Dyslexia Friendly Books for Kids
Studies have shown that specialized fonts for readers with dyslexia do not actually help the reader. This is because dyslexia is a language processing difference, not a vision problem. Even so, the font and its readability do matter, just like they do with all readers. Finding books with slightly larger fonts that are clear and designed for legibility can help, as can text with a little more space between letters, words, and lines. What works for one reader may not be the best fit for another at that time, so try different books and ways of reading, including audio books, e-books with options to adjust the text, and decodable books to build those language processing skills. (Updated 2025)
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Careful What You Wish for
The Orca Anchor series features high-interest novels for upper grade and young adult readers, printed in a simple serif font and space between lines for legibility. https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Orca%20Anchor&searchType=series
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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OpenDyslexic font on Libby
Instructions about how to change to the OpenDyslexic font in Libby.
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Book plus Audio
MP3 picture books that have audio narration built into the book.
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Large Print Books
Novels for middle grade readers that have larger print than the standard editions.
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Dyslexia Awareness
Many books featuring protagonists with dyslexia are printed in smaller or serif fonts, which may be more difficult for some readers. Even so, there are many wonderful stories to explore here.
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