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KELLY TILLS
Member of the International Dyslexia Association and the Society of Childrenâs Book Writers and Illustrators. ©2022 FDI Publishing LLC, All rights reserved Privacy |Terms of use
KELLY TILLS
Member of the International Dyslexia Association and the Society of Childrenâs Book Writers and Illustrators. ©2022 FDI Publishing LLC, All rights reserved Privacy |Terms of use
About Kelly Tills
Kelly is the creator of her own uniquely shaped family. She writes silly, funny books for kids. Feminism, inclusion, and potty humor are her jam.
Kellyâs made a game of teaching her kids how to spot bad old ideas, which has led to a family list of childrenâs books which support modern values. Some favorites are Julian is a Mermaid, Boys Wear Pink and, of course, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
Kellyâs childrenâs stories are perfect to read aloud to your little humans, or to have your older kids read themselves (hey, let them flex those new reading skills!). The books she produces are dyslexia-friendly.
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THE AWESOME ANIMALS SERIES
Half fact and half fun, each book features one animal, one fun fact, one new word, and a bunch of silly scenarios. Won Moonbeam Childrenâs Book Award for Best Picture Book Series! â Buy them all on Amazon or direct from my publisher â
Hey educators: This series is dyslexia friendly. If youâre looking to expand your book collection, or would like to include these books in your programming, please reach out here.
About the Series
Awesome Animals is a childrenâs non-fiction series. It explores the animal kingdom to gently introduce our little ones to body diversity. Each book features an animal which is missing something that we're taught to expect should be there. But these animals donât just thrive despite that absence, they thrive because of it.
The Awesome Animals series uses a dyslexia-friendly type-face.
With dyslexia, we often focus on the challenges - difficulty reading. But thanks to the way the dyslexic brain is built, people with dyslexia are often creative, intuitive and highly successful. In other words, those people aren't thriving despite their dyslexic brain, they are thriving because of it.
Books in the series:
- â€ïž Snakes Have No Legs
- đ§Ą Geckos Donât Blink
- đ Turtles Have Secret Ears
- đ Cows Have No Top Teeth
- đ Pigs Never Sweat
- đ Chicks Donât Eat Candy
FAQ
What does âdyslexia friendlyâ mean?
The book uses a typeface which makes it easier fro some dyslexic people to read. Additionally, the text is large with ample spacing between letters and words. The backgrounds are colorful, but not so busy as to make reading difficult. The colorful pages reduce the glare usually associated with black text on glossy white pages.
Is this only for dyslexic kids?
Nope! The book is for any kid who loves animal, laughing, and learning unusual factoids. The accommodations made for dyslexic readers are non-invasive. Though, sleep deprives, bleary-eyed parents of little ones may also appreciate the improved readability.
Do you offer educational discounts?
Yes, discounts for teachers and educators are available when you order direct. Drop me a line and Iâll send you a discount code to use at check-out. Alternatively, if you have access to the Ingram catalog, you may order from them at the wholesale price using the ISBN.
Do you have additional information for librarians?
Yes, there are one-pagers here (PDFs).
Awesome Animals is a childrenâs non-fiction series. It explores the animal kingdom to gently introduce our little ones to body diversity. Each book features an animal which is missing something that we're taught to expect should be there. But these animals donât just thrive despite that absence, they thrive because of it.
The Awesome Animals series uses a dyslexia-friendly type-face.
With dyslexia, we often focus on the challenges - difficulty reading. But thanks to the way the dyslexic brain is built, people with dyslexia are often creative, intuitive and highly successful. In other words, those people aren't thriving despite their dyslexic brain, they are thriving because of it.
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Date | Title | Tags | Description | Published | Image |
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October 6, 2022 | Oakland Author Wins Prestigious Moonbeam Childrenâs Book Award | Press Release | The Awesome Animals series by Kelly Tills wins gold medal for Best Picture Book Series at the 2022 Moonbeam Awards. More⊠| ||
May 12, 2022 | Snakes Have No Legs, But Theyâre Slithering Straight Into Readers Hearts (And Funny Bones!) | Press Release | Kirkus has just published itâs review of Snakes Have No Legs, calling it âA tongue-in-cheek look at snakes that will make kids giggle.â More⊠| ||
May 7, 2022 â May 8, 2022 | Kelly Tills at the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley, CA | Event | I never really got a chance to connect in person due to the pandemic, so WOW am I excited to meet some readers. Festival details here. | ||
April 13, 2022 | New Release: Meow Is Not a Cat | News | Read more about the book here, or buy it here. | ||
April 11, 2022 | Parents Prefer Easter Gifts (And Chickens) Over Candy to Fight the Pandemic Pounds | Press Release | Easter Basket Trends for The New Normal | ||
March 22, 2022 | New Release: Chicks Donât Eat Candy | News | Final book in the Awesome Animals Series. Now available on Amazon. | ||
November 15, 2022 | San Francisco Design Firm and East Bay Author Team Up to Donate Books to Children International | Press Release | Children International will receive 200 Spanish language books from the award winning Awesome Animals. More⊠| ||
December 3, 2022 â December 4, 2022 | Super Holiday Boutique | Event | Come browse this indoor holiday shopping experience in Concord, CA â Gifts for everyone in the family, and of course, I'll be present and signing books. Details here. |