Dyslexia Wonders, written by 12-year-old Jennifer Smith, is hot off the press and ready to read!
In her book, published by New York Publisher Morgan James, Jennifer explains what daily life was like before she or her parents understood anything about dyslexia. As those with a learning disability know, others can be cruel and taunting, and Jennifer was no exception.
She was plagued every day by mean children and even mean adults who did not know or begin to understand her problems. Eventually, Jennifer came to view herself as stupid, unworthy and ashamed.
For example, in order to give a book review in front of her English class, Jennifer would have her mother, Anita, read the book to her over and over…not to comprehend the material, but rather to memorize it! Only then did she feel she could be adequate in her ‘review.’ During the times when she was called on impromptu by the teacher to give a review, or even to read in front of the class, Jennifer wished the floor would open up and swallow her whole.
Dyslexia Wonders takes the reader through Jennifer’s 12 years of struggle and finally of breakthrough. This is a must-read for anyone who knows someone, whether it’s a friend or family member, who has a learning disability of any kind.
Today Jennifer is 16 years old, a high school junior with a 3.75 GPA, and enjoying life to the fullest.
In addition, a portion of all book sales will go to Jennifer’s Wish Foundation, named after Jennifer of course, for the purpose of giving scholarships to students with learning disabilities, as well as to grants for organizations specializing in education and youth development.
