• Mooney has established himself as one of the foremost leaders in LD/ADHD, disabilities, and alternative education through his activism and published works.

  • Glenn Harrington achieved something he never imagined he would in high school—he is a published author.

  • Blake Charlton learned to cope with his dyslexia by developing humor and making fun of himself.

  • Author of the beloved "Captain Underpants" book was diagnosed with dyslexia and hyperactivity as a child.

  • Ever since she was six years old, Fannie Flagg had wanted to be a writer, but her dyslexia delayed that career.

  • Kalamazoo author refused to let dyslexia stop her from telling her stories

  • Alex Malchow was only eight years old when he and his dad began writing a novel, and struggled with serious learning difficulties. He couldn’t read, and yet it was his own idea to write a book with his father.

  • Early struggles with Dyslexia in school couldn’t dim this writer’s poetic vision.

  • Prolific actor best known as "The Fonz" from the TV series Happy Days has co-authored 17 children’s books featuring a school-age, dyslexic protagonist.

  • In an interview posted by Reading Rockets, author/illustrator and Michigan native Patricia Polacco recalls the challenges she faced as an undiagnosed dyslexic.