Dyslexia Awareness Month

• 1 in 5 people have dyslexia symptoms. People with dyslexia you might recognize: Cher, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, Charles Schwab, Agatha Christie, and many others.
• If one parent has dyslexia there is a 50% chance their child will have it.
• Tutoring and listening to audiobooks are great ways to turn struggles into opportunities.

It's part of our mission to have everyone in our community develop their essential reading skills, and the Main Library is excited to host a regular display from the Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association. 

Assistance at the Library

If you have dyslexia symptoms you may qualify for services from our Talking Book Library. 

Contact Anita Chouinard - 1-231-932-8558 or 1-877-931-8558.

Books in our Collection

• Youth Brochure
• Teen Book List
• Adults - We also have a display of dyslexia-related books, if you need assistance finding additional books or resources please contact our Reference Desk (email) or call the library at 1-231-932-8500.

Additional Resources

Additional websites noted by the Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association include:

• The Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association
• International Dyslexia Association - Michigan Branch of the IDA
• Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
• University of Michigan Dyslexia Help
• Decoding Dyslexia Michigan
• understood.org

Information reviewed 10/2/2024