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Xtraordinary People

Kate Griggs

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English
DK Children
11 March 2025
A necessary and educational narrative non-fiction read, that embraces the superpowers that dyslexic thinking brings

Xtraordinary People is written by Kate Griggs, founder of the Dyslexic Thinking movement and charity, Made By Dyslexia.

Dyslexic herself, Kate dedicates her life to teaching the world about Dyslexic Thinking. This book is perfect for spotting dyslexic strengths in every dyslexic child - and helping them to discover their incredible Dyslexic Thinking.

Xtraordinary People highlights for children how their differences can help them go wherever they want to in life, with quotes from famous names with dyslexia, such as Kiera Knightley, Princess Beatrice, and Richard Branson. This book is crafted with love and science, and helps dyslexic children feel seen. Crucially, it shifts the narrative on dyslexia, and educates people on its strengths. It's a needed hug for dyslexic children everywhere.
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Imprint:   DK Children
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 242mm,  Width: 240mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   181g
ISBN:   9780241705124
ISBN 10:   0241705126
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Kate Griggs is an award winning British social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, a charity lead by famous and successful dyslexics. Launched in May 2017 this global charity aims to help the world properly understand, value and support dyslexia by developing campaign and tools which explain dyslexic thinking. She is a leading voice in Global Dyslexia advocacy having spoken on television, radio and TEDx. In 2005 Griggs founded dyslexia charity Xtraordinary People which united the UK dyslexia charities. This charities leading high-profile campaign culminated in the UK government's Dyslexia Review. Griggs was given an award by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in recognition of her campaigning work.

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