How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: A Dyslexia Story for Kids

This encouraging story is the perfect back-to-school reminder that there are lots of different ways to be smart!

Katie has always believed her dad is one of the smartest people she knows. He's a busy civil rights attorney, people constantly ask him for advice, and he works hard to make a difference in the world.

So when he can't spell Mississippi—one of her third-grade spelling words—Katie is stunned. How can someone so smart struggle with spelling?

As her dad opens up about growing up with dy...