Brilliant Bea (Hardback or Cased Book)

An affirming story about dyslexia, creativity, and different ways of learning

Beatrice has big ideas and a wonderful imagination, but reading and writing can feel challenging. At school, it isn’t always easy for others to recognize her strengths. When a thoughtful teacher introduces a new way for Beatrice to share her stories, she discovers that learning doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

This warm picture book celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and self-belief, showing children that dyslexia is just one part of who they are. With an encouraging message and a relatable classroom setting, the story supports conversations about learning differences, confidence, and recognizing individual strengths. The book is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font, making it more accessible for emerging readers and readers who benefit from accessible text.

Key features:

• Positive Representation of Dyslexia: Portrays a child with dyslexia whose creativity and storytelling are recognized and valued
• Strengths-Based Message: Emphasizes self-belief, problem-solving, and honoring different ways of learning
• Supportive Learning Environment: Highlights how understanding educators can help children share ideas and succeed in the classroom
• Accessible Design: Set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font that supports readability for emerging readers and readers who benefit from accessible text
• Trusted Publisher: From Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association, dedicated to emotional well-being and healthy development

Shaina Rudolph has been educating children in urban and suburban settings for 12 years. Working in different socioeconomic environments has allowed her the rare capability to develop close relationships with students from all walks of life.

Mary Vukadinovich has been working with students with language-based differences for the last 16 years. As a learning specialist in Los Angeles, Mary values the opportunity to teach diverse learners, including students with dyslexia.

Fiona Lee is a children’s book illustrator living in central Vermont. Her background in education and science illustration informs how she approaches all of her illustration projects today.