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Aaron Slater, Illustrator

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An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you’re out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada Twist, Scientist!

Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can’t get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach . . . until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his.

Printed with a dyslexia-friendly font, Aaron Slater, Illustrator tells the empowering story of a boy with dyslexia who discovers that his learning disability may inform who he is, but it does not define who he is, and that there are many ways to be a gifted communicator.

Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 7 reviews)

Ellie ★★★★★

My son struggles with reading but lights up when we get to the part where Aaron uses art to tell his story—the text even includes some words in braille, which he thought was so cool. It’s a nice change from the usual STEM-focused kid books.

Brian ★★★★★

My son, who struggles with reading, was completely captivated by the illustrations and the story of finding your voice through art. It’s rare to find a book that makes him want to turn the page on his own. This one did.

Henry ★★★★★

My son, who struggles with reading, was completely captivated by the illustrations and the message that art is a valid way to tell your story. It’s the first book he’s asked to read again the same night.