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Dysgraphia and Writing

My son has been diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADD. He cannot write a story because his printing cannot be understood. What do I do about his printing? How do I get him interested in the writing process?

Students with dysgraphia often experience significant success using assistive technology. There are some great tools to help these children express their ideas without getting blocked by their writing difficulties.

Melinda Pongrey

Dyslexia and High School

An expert shares her observations of a dyslexic student struggling to learn at school. Also included are numerous proven examples of differentiated instruction and accommodations that can help a student to succeed.
Eagle Blue
Michael D’Orso

Eagle Blue

Genre:
Biography, Nonfiction
Age Level:
YA

This true story explores the tiny village of Fort Yukon, Alaska, its vanishing cultural heritage, and its relationship with mainstream American culture through its high school basketball team.

Early Departures
Justin A. Reynolds

Early Departures

Genre:
Science fiction / Dystopian
Age Level:
YA

Jamal’s best friend, Q, doesn’t know that he died, and that he’s about to die … again. He doesn’t know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven’t been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents.

But what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies — permanently. And Q’s mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can’t tell Q the truth?

Head shot of Dr. Ebony Holliday
Researcher, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Ebony Holliday

Dr. Holliday is the assistant director of CASSI Community Programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI). She has worked in public and private schools, alternative educational settings, community agencies, healthcare organizations, and homes in order to support the multidimensional needs of children, adolescents, young adults, and families. 

Echo
Pam Muñoz Ryan

Echo

Genre:
Historical Fiction
Age Level:
Middle Grade

Pam Munoz Ryan weaves together three stories of young people living through a tumultuous period in the 20th century: 12-year-old Friedrich Schmidt in 1933 Germany, as the Nazi Party gains momentum; orphaned 11-year-old Mike Flannery in 1935 Philadelphia during the Depression; and Ivy Maria Lopez living in Southern California in 1942 as World War II rages. Their stories revolve around a single Hohner Marine Band harmonica and are framed by a tale of a lost boy, three sisters, and a witch’s curse.