Margaret's Reviews > Mixed-Up

This is a cute middle grade graphic novel about 5th-grader Stella discovering she has dyslexia. It's inspired by the author's neurodivergence, her daughter's dyslexia, and her experience as a reading specialist. Stella and her two best friends love The Witchlins, a TV show, but when the computer game comes out, there's a big problem. Stella has trouble reading the gaming manual, which is essential to completing the game. She can no longer play with her friends. Meanwhile, at school, she's struggling to read all the assignments. Thankfully, she does receive help from the school.

The plot is a bit simple to me, and I felt like Stella's friends could've been more supportive and aware instead of the rift being Stella's fault because she was too embarrassed to say something, but it's also a great representation.