
By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
Part of the The Questioneers series
A young boy struggles to read and write, but finds his voice through art and storytelling.
Aaron Slater dreams of writing stories, but letters appear as squiggles. When tasked with creating a story, he feels defeated. Yet, inspiration strikes, revealing a new way to share his tales. Discover how Aaron's journey with dyslexia transforms his storytelling dreams, proving that challenges can lead to extraordinary creativity.
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! An instant USA Today bestseller! An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you’re out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada Twist, Scientist! Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can’t get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach . . . until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his. Printed with a dyslexia-friendly font, Aaron Slater, Illustrator tells the empowering story of a boy with dyslexia who discovers that his learning disability may inform who he is, but it does not define who he is, and that there are many ways to be a gifted communicator. Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater on all of their adventures! Add the picture books, chapter books, and activity books starring The Questioneers by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today.
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