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World Book Day

So it's world book day- but what does that mean for dyslexic readers?

If your like me your do anything to avoid reading at the best of times, especially if its for enjoyment. I have many books lying around the house that have been brought for me as a gift 'your love this one, I just couldn't resist getting it for you', well thanks!! 😒

Don't get me wrong, the thought of sitting down snuggling up under a blanket with a hot chocolate and getting immerse in a story or discovering new facts sound great, especially with this freezing weather we are having in the UK right now. But the problem is the frustration, trying to maintain the information in my head, while struggling to read the next word, losing the line I'm reading or the whole page just merging into one. This of course doesn't mean I don't read books, but its very much on my terms and the last few years that has meant reading 2 books a year (mainly when on holiday), and being proud that I've achieved that.

So world book day to me is about celebrating the number of books I've read in the past year, and if that's only one book - its one that I've put all my effort into finish it, well done me! 👏

Let's celebrate together, how many books have you read in the past 12 months? 🎉🎈


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