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Picture books that plant seeds of empathy

Student-written and illustrated stories that introduce young readers to neurodiversity, with resources for parents and teachers at the back.

The Dancing Words Colours of the World
Cover of The Dancing Words: a young ballerina in a pink tutu surrounded by swirling letters
A page from The Dancing Words: Lily sits at her desk while the letters in her classmates' speech bubbles whirl

The Dancing Words

Dyslexia

Written and illustrated by Nicole Li

Lily loves ballet. On the dance floor, everything makes sense. But when she opens a book, the words seem to twirl and dance across the page.

In this uplifting story about dyslexia, Lily learns that the way her brain works is not something to be ashamed of. Instead, she learns that it is something to celebrate. As she discovers her unique superpower and creativity, she begins to see that her differences help her view the world in extraordinary ways.

The Dancing Words is a student-written and illustrated children's book that promotes understanding, empathy and confidence while introducing young readers to dyslexia and neurodiversity.

Extra resources at the back

  • Glossary
  • Discussion questions
  • Word search
  • Resources for parents & teachers
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Cover of Colours of the World: two smiling girls under a swirl of bright colours
A page from Colours of the World

Colours of the World

Autism

Written by Nicole Li · Illustrated by Eleanor Wang

Why does the world feel louder, brighter and more overwhelming for Julie than for others?

Colours of the World follows Julie, a young girl with autism, and her friend Emma, who struggles to understand why everyday sights, sounds and sensations can feel so overwhelming for Julie. With the help of a supportive teacher, Emma begins to discover that everyone experiences the world differently, and that those differences are something to understand, respect and celebrate.

Written in simple language and paired with colorful illustrations, this story introduces children to autism in an age-appropriate, empathetic way. It encourages readers to build compassion for classmates whose experiences may differ from their own, while reminding children with autism that they are not alone.

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