Brilliant Bea
Brilliant Bea is an endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn’t define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller.
With the help of a kind-hearted teacher, Beatrice uses an old-fashioned tape recorder so she can speak her words and them play them back, as a technique for learning in whole new way. With her new approach, Beatrice is able to show her classmates who she really has been all along.
This book is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font.
Shaina Rudolph is an author and educator in the Los Angeles area. She has worked alongside students with unique learning needs for the last 10 years.
Shaina also coauthored All My Stripes: A Story For Children With Autism.
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Mary Vukadinovich has been working with students with language-based differences for the last 16 years. As a learning specialist in Los Angeles, Mary values the opportunity to teach diverse learners, including students with dyslexia.
Mary believes all her students can be successful, and she is constantly inspired by how brightly they shine.
Fiona Lee is a children’s book illustrator living in central Vermont. Her background in education and science illustration informs how she approaches all of her illustration projects today.
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A child with dyslexia gains confidence in herself… Appropriately, said text is set in a readable, sans-serif type to support dyslexic readers who might encounter her story… Affirming and helpful.
—Kirkus Reviews
The teacher’s supportive actions are wonderful to see, but even better is how the tape recorder helps Bea connect with her classmates. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font, this affirming story about finding your feet and your voice is a lovely confidence booster for young readers, especially those who may learn differently.
—Booklist
- Understanding Dyslexia and Supporting Your Child by Ellen B. Braaten, PhD (PDF, 582KB)opens in new window
- Watch the author read Brilliant Beaopens in new window. Interested in this book? Purchase a copy to continue (or start) the conversation with the children in your life.
