Brilliant Minds

Name: Brilliant Minds
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SKU: 9781922848079
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30 Dyslexic Heroes Who Changed Our World

By Shannon Meyerkort

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Brilliant Minds by Shannon Meyerkort delves into the inspiring lives of diverse individuals who have made significant contributions to science and society. The book offers young readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of these remarkable figures, encouraging curiosity and innovation. Through engaging narratives, it aims to inspire children to dream big and explore the world around them.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to inspire a young reader with stories of remarkable individuals who have used their creativity and intelligence to make a difference. It may appeal especially to those interested in real-life tales of perseverance and achievement, highlighting how brilliant minds can shape our world.

Brilliant Minds

An inspiring collection of people who used their dyslexia to their advantage and have made their mark on the world, showing children with dyslexia, or those who struggle with reading, that being book-smart is not the only gateway to success.

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One of a kind, this is THE 'go-to' book for families who have a child with dyslexia or children who struggle with reading and writing.

Featuring 30 inspiring famous people who have had dyslexia, such as film director Steven Spielberg, neurosurgeon Dr Fred Epstein, author Agatha Christie, chef Jamie Oliver, and boxer Muhammad Ali.

Did you know that some of the world's greatest minds struggled at school?

Here are thirty people who may not have been top of their class but who have used their dyslexia to their advantage and changed the world for the better.

Read about the ways that these record-breakers, game-changers, and risk-takers managed their dyslexia, persevered through hardships, and followed their passions to great success. Be inspired by people like Agatha Christie, Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver, Erin Brockovich, Muhammad Ali, and Steven Spielberg.

This book is an empowering reminder for all kids struggling at school that they can achieve great things with their brilliant minds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922848079

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Contributors:

Illustrated by Amy Blackwell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Shannon Meyerkort

About the Author

Shannon Meyerkort is a West Australian author who enjoys finding meaningful real-life stories which can be turned into narratives. She comes from an academic background in the health and social sciences, loves research and is a complete history nerd. Shannon has written several prize-winning short stories, is a Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre 2022 Fellow and was awarded a place on the 2020 Four Centres Emerging Writers Program. As well as writing accessible stories for her youngest daughter who has dyslexia, Shannon is currently working on (at least) two novel manuscripts. She lives in Perth with her three daughters, two bunnies and a dog who rules them all.

Amy Blackwell is an artist and a creative dabbler based in Nottingham, UK. She's inspired by the weird and wonderful; clashing colours; the natural world; history; fashion and folklore. If there's any opportunity to draw patterns on something, she'll give it her best shot. Amy has had an online illustration and art business since graduating from university in 2007. She began illustrating books in 2018 including Earth Heroes and Aretha Franklin (Little People, Big Dreams #44). Brilliant Minds is Amy's second book with Affirm Press following the popular Rise Up!, published in 2019.