Xtraordinary People

Written by Kate Griggs, a social entrepreneur, and the founder of the Dyslexic Thinking movement and charity, Made By Dyslexia, Xtraordinary People is a salient book for grown ups to share with children diagnosed with dyslexia. Dyslexic herself, Kate dedicates her life to teaching the world that dyslexic thinking is a superpower, and has used her expertise to create this book. Dyslexic children have a diagnosis that tells them they're different, and this book is a comforting reminder that their differences are superpowers to be embraced and their dreams are no less attainable than their peers. Xtraordinary People highlights for children how their differences can help them go wherever they want to in life, with quotes from famous names with dyslexia, such as Kiera Knightley, Princess Beatrice, Darcy Bussell, and Jamie Oliver, showing that the sky''s the limit. This book is crafted with both love and science that will make dyslexic children feel seen and less alone. Crucially, it shifts the narrative on dyslexia and educates people on its strengths. It is a much needed hug for dyslexic children everywhere.

Auteur

Kate Griggs is an award winning British social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, a charity lead by famous and successful dyslexics. Launched in May 2017 this global charity aims to help the world properly understand, value and support dyslexia by developing campaign and tools which explain dyslexic thinking.

She is a leading voice in Global Dyslexia advocacy having spoken on television, radio, and TEDx. In 2005 Griggs founded dyslexia charity Xtraordinary People, which united the UK dyslexia charities. This charity's leading high-profile campaign culminated in the UK government's Dyslexia Review. Griggs was given an award by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in recognition of her campaigning work.