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In honor of Read Across America Week, Author Krista Weltner will read from her picture book series, Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia, and share about her personal journey and professional journey with dyslexia. In addition to being a picture book author, Krista is an illustrator, filmmaker and puppet maker. We invite families to attend this webinar together and be inspired! To learn more about Krista, be sure to read our featured blog post.

About Krista Weltner

Krista is an author, illustrator, filmmaker, and puppet maker. Her debut picture book series, Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia, was inspired by her experience growing up with dyslexia. The little girl struggling to put together a simple word wouldn't believe that one day; she would call herself a published author.

In addition to her literary pursuits, she works in the stop-motion animation and theme park industries. Her work can be seen in the Netflix animation Wendell and Wild and Laika Studios' upcoming Wildwood. In 2016, She obtained a Master's in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut, where she presented her master's project and short film, Partially Compensated (also inspired by her experience with dyslexia). Her short film has been seen in film festivals worldwide and has afforded her numerous opportunities to engage and advocate with others for a more inclusive world.

About Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia

Molly and Lexi empower dyslexic children to embrace their strengths. Written by a dyslexic author who's an advocate for dyslexic kids, this three-book series follows the adventures of a young girl, Molly, and her personified dyslexia, Lexi. Together, they navigate the challenges of dyslexia with creativity and determination, touching on themes of self-advocacy, self-esteem, and personal strengths. The series helps dyslexic kids feel seen and understood and growsunderstanding and empathy in all children.