• Seven time Grammy-winning gospel artist began his songwriting process by drawing a picture of what he wanted his song to become.

  • This accomplished author didn't allow dyslexia to derail his interest in writing.

  • Starting small with songs and poems, this Scottish author has since published fifteen novels.

  • Booth fell in love with acting at age 12 when he starred in a school play and decided he liked the onstage spotlight. But there was one problem—Booth was dyslexic and wasn’t looking for a future with so many words.

  • Despite early challenges with dysgraphia, her renowned mystery novels have sold over four billion copies.

  • One of the most influential and successful Hispanic Americans, Edward James Olmos grew up in a poor neighborhood in East Los Angeles and struggled with dyslexia all through his schooling and career.

  • The WNBA’s #1 Draft pick of 2015 went through a lot of hoops to secure her spot on the Seattle Storm basketball team.

  • Co-creator, executive producer, and writer of hit TV shows Glee and American Horror Story, Brad Falchuk has made a career out of his talents despite living with dyslexia.

  • Benjamin Zephaniah holds the title of poet, writer, musician, professor, and holder of 16 honorary doctorates—he also never received formal education past the age of 13.

  • Bueno Key, a short film written and directed by dyslexics, premiered in July of 2015. The film’s screenwriter Dean Stalham is an award-winning writer whose dyslexia wasn’t diagnosed until he was 40 years old.