The Dyslexia Collection is designed to support individuals with dyslexia, as well as parents, carers, and educators guiding someone through the challenges of dyslexia.


It offers a wide selection of decodable readers, beginner readers, hi-lo readers, and popular fiction in dyslexia-friendly format as well as a non-fiction collection of informative resources covering topics such as understanding dyslexia, parenting strategies, learning support, and practical self-help guides.


Whether you're looking for reading support or seeking to better understand dyslexia, this collection provides practical, inclusive resources for all ages and stages.


How do dyslexic-friendly books differ from regular books?

Dyslexia-friendly books are designed for accessibility and readability featuring the followng attributes:

  • Written in dyslexic font (Open Dyslexic, Dyslexie, etc.) and larger font size

  • Printed on yellow or shaded paper to prevent glare

  • Thicker pages to eliminate bleed through

  • Increased spacing and wider margins

  • Shorter sentences and paragraphs.


Material in the collection

  • Beginner Readers - Decodable and Phonics based series including Decodable Readers Australia and SPELD SA Sounds-Write Phonics Books

  • Catch-Up Readers - Decodable and Phonics readers for upper primary and teen readers needing help with phonics

  • Hi-Lo Readers - Age-appropriate quest style stories with a lower reading level, aimed at upper primary and teen readers. Engaging themes such as gaming, the life of a high school rock band and magical adventures through fantasy worlds.

  • Adult Fiction - Popular tiles and series for adult readers in dyslexic friendly format

  • Young Adult Fiction - Popular tiles and series for young adult readers in dyslexic friendly format

  • Junior Fiction - Popular tiles and series for junior readers in dyslexic friendly format

  • Adult Non-Fiction - Resources for living successfully with or assisting those with Dyslexia.


How to access

The collection is available to all public libraries in Queensland.

RLQ/IKC libraries and members can request individual titles directly via the Aurora Montage catalogue. Your library can also arrange a bulk loan of items from this collection on your behalf, simply speak to library staff at your nearest library branch today.



Other Collections to enhance the reading experience for Dyslexic Individuals

In addition to the Dyslexia collection, there are many other formats that are ideal to support dyslexic readers and learners on their journey and help them to develop a love of reading:

  • Audiobooks - in CD and MP3 formats

  • Vox Books - picture books with a built-in audio unit that narrates the story

  • Graphic novels - stories that encourage literacy by using chunked text in speech bubbles, providing visual context for words, and offering fewer words per page to reduce overwhelm

  • Manga - picture heavy, accessible stories that develop develop visual literacy and critical thinking, build vocabulary and enhance social-emotional learning through topical themes

  • eaudiobooks including BorrowBox, Overdrive, Story Box Library, CloudLibrary Language collection and LOTE4Kids.




Last modified: October 2025