Book Review: Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers

Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers by Megan Nicolas is a fantastic, empowering read for children with dyslexia—and I absolutely loved it. The book highlights the unique strengths of dyslexic brains in an engaging way, using a graphic novel format that captures the attention of young readers and adolescents alike. Below is my full review, what makes the book special, and who I think should read it.

What is Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers about?

Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers by Megan Nicolas is a children’s book that celebrates the unique strengths of dyslexic brains. Rather than framing dyslexia as a deficit, the story spotlights the abilities that come with thinking differently and encourages children to embrace those differences. I recently read it and found it both inspiring and validating—a message that any reader, dyslexic or not, can take to heart.

The story is well-written and the characters are engaging, which makes it easy for children to see themselves in the narrative. That sense of recognition matters. So many books about dyslexia talk at children about what is hard; this one invites them in and shows them what is possible.

Why does the graphic-novel format work so well?

One of the standout features of this book is its format. Written in a graphic novel / comic book style, it captures the attention of young readers and adolescents alike. The vibrant illustrations and dynamic storytelling make the book not only accessible but also genuinely enjoyable across a wide range of ages.

For a child who finds dense pages of text discouraging, a comic format is a gift. The illustrations carry meaning alongside the words, so a child can follow and enjoy the story even when decoding is still hard work. Visual storytelling lowers the barrier to entry—the same reason audiobooks and illustrated books often click for dyslexic readers. If you want to read more about this, see our guide to books for kids with dyslexia.

What makes this book special?

What makes this book even more meaningful is who wrote it. It was written by a mother with the help of her dyslexic child, which gives it an authentic and relatable perspective you can feel on the page. This is not an outsider’s idea of what dyslexia is like—it is shaped by lived experience.

• Authentic perspective: co-created by a parent and a dyslexic child, so the voice rings true.
• Engaging characters: children can see themselves in the narrative.
• Strengths-based message: it encourages children to embrace their differences and recognize their unique abilities.
• Broad appeal: all of my kids enjoyed it, including my dyslexic learners.

My dyslexic learners in particular found the book both inspiring and validating. Encouraging a child to embrace their differences and recognize their unique abilities is a powerful message—and one that sticks with them long after the last page. A strengths-based view of dyslexia is something we return to often; you can read more in our review of The Dyslexic Advantage.

Who is this book for?

I highly recommend Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers to parents, educators, and children looking for an uplifting and affirming book about dyslexia. It works well as a read-aloud, an independent read for a confident-enough reader, or a shared read between a parent and child.

• Children with dyslexia who need to see their strengths reflected back at them.
• Siblings and classmates who will better understand what dyslexia is—and isn’t.
• Parents looking for a positive, confidence-building conversation starter.
• Educators who want an accessible, engaging title for the classroom library.

You can find the book on Amazon if you would like to add it to your shelf. For more affirming titles, our review of The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan is a natural next read for parents.

How does the message support a struggling reader?

A book like this does something a worksheet cannot: it protects a child’s sense of self while the hard work of learning to read is still underway. Self-esteem and reading progress travel together—a child who believes they are capable shows up to practice ready to try.

That belief, though, has to be paired with the right instruction. An affirming story builds confidence; explicit, systematic, multisensory teaching builds the skills. The most effective approaches for dyslexic readers—Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy grounded in the Science of Reading—teach the sounds and patterns of English directly and in a logical order. If your child is falling behind in reading, spelling, or writing, a book like this is a wonderful companion to a structured program rather than a replacement for one. Our Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum and the matching workbook on Amazon were built to provide exactly that kind of structured practice for parents teaching at home.