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"""See yourself on your shelf!""D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia is the first book in The Empower Empathy Early Series. The story showcases the strengths and struggles of dyslexia through the main character, Darcy.------------------------ Here is what some readers have to say about this book: ★★★★★ ""Loved everything about this book. Extremely important to have in every classroom."" by Amazon Customer ★★★★★ ""I'm dyslexic and it is so nice to see a storybook for kids that represents what we dyslexics are going through. My mom is a teacher and I will definitely enjoy recommending this book for her class!"" by Nicholas ★★★★★ ""My 8-year-old daughter loved this. This is the first book that my daughter has read that has a character in it with dyslexia just like her. I could really see her thinking and relating to it as we read it together."" by Melinda Matthews ------------------------ The art fair is in two weeks! Darcy still isn't done with her masterpiece and reading class is next. What is she going to do? Reading is her hardest class! Follow along as her teacher, Miss Williams, and her friend, Clara, encourage her to keep trying. Does Darcy listen to their advice or does her dyslexia stop her from doing things she loves?------------------------ This inspiring picture book is a fantastic addition to any classroom or home library. It is perfect for starting conversations to learn more about learning differences at any age. In the back of the book, there are discussion questions and activity pages. One of the activity pages allows children to draw their feelings about reading. Abigail initially started writing this story because of the lack of children's books about dyslexia. While she was growing up, she didn't see any representation of dyslexia in a children's book. As the process of the book continued and the passion got deeper, she and Cecilia decided to create this into a series, understanding that there are so many disabilities that need representation in children's books. That was only the beginning of The Empower Empathy Early Series."

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Simple Read, Powerful Message - With all of the struggles that dyslexic students face in their academic careers, it wonderful to see Darcy surrounded by supportive teachers (Ms. Williams) and friends (Clara). Darcy's growth mindset about reading is commendable and sends an uplifting message to kids that will read/listen to her story. We all have strengths and skills that we need to work on. D is for Darcy, Not Dyslexia encourages kids to persevere through their struggles and embrace the journey. The illustrations highlight Darcy's mindset of her reading abilities and possibilities perfectly. In one scene, a shadowy, ominous forest of bare trees looms overhead as Darcy attempts to read aloud in class showing her current feelings and mood about reading. Later we finally see Darcy's grand prize winning masterpiece of a book showing how Reading opens up a world of possibilities, as stated on Ms. Williams' classroom poster. - Elizabeth K Riley Great children's read on learning diversity - There isn't much children's literature on learning disabilities especially highlighting such a unique learning disability. There is great diversity when it comes to different types of learners. This story does a great job of showcasing the challenges of dyslexia while also showing how it can be overcome. The illustrations in this book are beautiful! They help tell the story without overshadowing the story. I would definitely recommend this children's book for any child's library- learning disabled or not! - Paige Chitwood Great Story! - This story does a fantastic job of showcasing what it is like for students with disabilities; especially reading disabilities. Such a great way to show students that working hard and trying your best can pay off! The illustrations are also very detailed and add to the story! I definitely recommend this story to any educator! - Kayla Snyder

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