Author Don Winn’s Blog

Author Don Winn's Blog

Dyslexic author Don Winn’s blog is about dyslexia, current dyslexia research, and providing social and emotional support to dyslexic learners. He also features books that encourage reluctant readers and help young imaginations grow.

Recent Blogs

Cover of the book There's a Duck in the House

There’s a Duck in the House

I’m so excited to announce the March 5th release of my new picture book There’s a Duck in the House!...

illustrator Joshua Wichterich process

Illustrator Joshua Wichterich

I’d like to introduce you to a new (well, new to me) award-winning artist and illustrator, Joshua Wichterich (also known...

Parents cook with their children, teaching them about food. In this photo they are earnestly looking at a red potato together.

Eating Together, Being Together

Recently, I came across a special book written by a husband and wife about the value of preparing and eating...

A close up photo of a typewriter and typed words that say "Find your voice..."

Dyslexia Inspiration Intervention

People with dyslexia often have to work harder than others to accomplish necessary tasks in school and in adult life....

Auditory Dyslexia

Auditory dyslexia is a neurological difference that makes understanding the separate sounds of language less automatic. This condition is sometimes...

Photo showing the top of a school desk from a student's perspective. The student's arms hold a pencil and write on a notebook page the word "help" with a drawing of a frowny face crying three tears.

Understanding Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a sibling condition to dyslexia that affects a person’s ability to hold a pencil properly, perform the movements...

Featured Blogs

Sad schoolgirl at blackboard leans her head against the board because she has trouble with math. She has glasses and braids.

Effects of Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a sibling condition to dyslexia that can affect a person’s...

Dyslexia and Heroes of Self-Reference

Reading can be a daunting task for anyone, but when dyslexia is...

Celebrating the Wins

Here’s a key question for all dyslexics, whether they are young students...

The Power of Self-Limiting Beliefs

Here’s a great story to illustrate the power of self-limiting beliefs and...

How Childhood Beliefs Are Formed and Why They Matter

How Childhood Beliefs Are Formed and Why They Matter In my last...

Living with an Adult with Dyslexia

In my last blog, I talked about 5 hallmarks of being an...

Popular Blogs

Medieval Food Facts for Kids

In last week’s blog I shared a little bit about my family...

Gemstones in the Middle Ages Part 1

When I was a kid, I loved collecting things I found. I...

Dyslexia and Relationships

It’s a fact: many folks struggle with their relationships, especially in marriage....

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind

Poet Dorothy Parker once said, “Creativity is a wild mind and a...

Two elephants caress each other's faces with their trunks, showing how elephants have a need for physical contact with each other.

The Moment You Make Eye Contact: A Visit to an Elephant Preserve

Lessons we can learn from the elephants include valuing the elderly, taking...

Medieval Storytelling: The Spoken Word

Today I’m sharing an interview with Garrison Martt, a medieval storytelling enthusiast,...

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