Hello Bookworms!,
For those of my bookworms who have or work with children, I want to draw your attention to a new development in children's books!
Many of you will remember the actor Henry Winkler for his work as "The Fonz" on Happy Days. But Henry Winkler has also written children's books with Lin Oliver. His series, Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever includes 9 books so far and is about a 4th grader who, as an added twist, has dyslexia.
Mr. Winkler, 60, has had dyslexia all of his life and remembers how hard it was for him and has always had a place in his heart for other children and adults living with dyslexia. But what Mr. Winkler has done to help Dyslexic children with the Hank Zipzer books is amazing!
Christian Boer, 33, from Holland has invented a new font called "Dyslexia font" which makes it easier for those with dyslexia to read. Henry Winkler's new Hank Zipzer books are the first books in the United States to use this font!!
Well done Mr. Boer and Mr. Winkler!!!!
Another fun fact about Henry Winkler? He prefers you to buy books from independent bookstores!! :D
Pick up a copy of Hank Zipzer in your local indie bookstore, at Amazon, or order them for your school!!
Until Next Time,
Lizzie <3
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