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  • Debbie Macomber

    After struggling with dyslexia all throughout her life, this romance novelist found success.

    November 16, 2024
  • Christine Finn

    Christine Finn, a high‑school dropout with dyslexia, went on to earn a place at Oxford and built a diverse career as a freelance journalist, visual artist, and archaeologist.

    June 11, 2025
  • Octavia Butler

    Overcoming dyslexia with the help of an encouraging teacher, this award-winning author nurtured a talent that created 13 books.

    November 2, 2024
  • James Grady

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

    August 7, 2025
  • Irvine Welsh

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

    August 1, 2025
  • Agatha Christie

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

    July 17, 2025
  • Brad Falchuk

    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.

    June 10, 2025
  • Benjamin Zephaniah

    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.

    June 10, 2025
  • Dean Stalham

    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.

    June 11, 2025
  • Sally Gardner

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    December 30, 2015
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