- Additional Authors
- Description
- 263 pages illustrations (black and white); 22 cm
- Summary
- "This is a raw, honest and enlightening collection of experiences, across the Black and dyslexic community, giving an intersectional perspective on topics including the education system, the workplace, daily life and entrepreneurship. These stories highlight the challenges, progress, successes and contributions of the Black and dyslexic community, helping others to find their voice, feel empowered and be proud of their differences. It charts journeys from early childhood through to adulthood and, despite the lack of representation within the public arena, how Black dyslexic people of all ages are changing the world. Raising awareness, breaking silences and tackling the stigma around dyslexia and the difficulties stemming from a lack of support. Contributors share how they tackled their unique adversities and provide practical tips for others to live proudly at the intersection of Blackness and dyslexia."
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic -- Cover -- Of related interest -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword by Atif Choudhury -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- About Dyslexia and Neurodiversity -- 1. Dyslexia and Me / Marcia Brissett-Bailey -- 2. Dyslexia to PhD / William Carter -- 3. Primary to Secondary School / Ayana Bailey -- 4. The Common Difference / Remi Ray -- 5. Dyslexic and Thriving / Oladoyin Idowu -- 6. If At First You Don't Succeed, Dust Yourself Off and Try Again / Leslie Lewis-Walker -- 7. The Jumbled Jammer / Winsome Duncan -- 8. Owning Your Dyslexic Superpower / Keisha Adair Swaby -- 9. Never Give Up Hope / Dr Tracy Johnson -- 10. Be Kind to Yourself / Natasha Gooden -- 11. Discovery of My Mind / Antonia Douglas -- 12. Dyslexia and Comedy / Angie Le Mar -- 13. The Dyslexic Millionaire / Rod Shields -- 14. Dyslexia: My Journey So Far / Zoe-Jane Littlewood -- 15. Life Living / Karinna Brown-Williams -- 16. Going the Extra Mile (Because I Had To) / Stefan Johnson -- 17. Healing and Honouring My Way to Dyslexia / Ruth-Ellen Danquah -- 18. Beyond Obstacles / Grace Macarthy -- 19. My Gift to Dyslexia / Dr Leonie Campbell -- 20. Lost, Now Found / Alex Onalaja Jr -- 21. The Only Way is Up, From Ds to Dyslexia / Lucita ComWillis-Paul -- 22. Resilience! / Alice Aggrey-Orleans -- 23. Achieving the Dream as a Dyslexic Person / Solomon Smith -- 24. How Dyslexia Changed My Life / Elizabeth Adjoa Marforwaah Takyi -- 25. The Teenage Years / Ella-May Bria -- 26. A Professional Perspective : A Letter to My Friend / Jannett Morgan -- About the Author -- Further Help and Support -- Books/Blogs/Articles/Websites -- About the Contributors -- References -- Index.
- ISBN
- 9781839971334
- 1839971339
- 1839971347
- 9781839971341
- 9781839971341 (canceled/invalid)
- LCCN
- 2022304116
- OCLC
- 1355060798
- Title
Black, brilliant and dyslexic : neurodivergent heroes tell their stories / edited by Marcia Brissett-Bailey ; foreword by Atif Choudhury .
- Type of Content
text
still image
- Type of Medium
unmediated
- Type of Carrier
volume
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Added Author
Brissett-Bailey, Marcia, editor.
Choudhury, Atif, author.
- Other Form:
ebook version : 9781839971341