  | Mixed-up Author: Garcia, Kami | |
| Price: $20.98 | ||
Summary:
A game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia finds her support network that helps her along in the journey. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Williams, Brittney |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.00 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 555108 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/12/24)
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/01/2025 *Starred Review* Fifth-grader Stella and her best friends, Latasha and Emiko, have been inseparable ever since they stood up to the school bully together in kindergarten. So far, the school year has started off perfectly: a sleepover to kick off the new year, classes together, and the announcement of a new Witchlins game based on their favorite show! However, Stella feels off: she's having a hard time reading and struggling in class, which is starting to cause a rift in their friendship. Luckily, Stella's teacher Ms. Marin realizes that Stella is dyslexic and works with her parents and the school to get her the help she needs to begin to train her brain to learn in a way that works for her. In the meantime, she spends her recesses in the school library working on a graphic novel she plans to submit for the school's annual fifth-grade project, for which she plans to write and draw a project based on her own story. Garcia, a former teacher, uses dyslexia-friendly fonts and decodable words to make this book as accessible as possible for readers who can relate to Stella’s experiences. Williams’ brightly colored, cartoonish artwork nicely fits the story and adds lots of personality to the main characters. A perfect book for younger readers who are fans of graphic novels like Smile, Allergic, and Four Eyes. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
