Did you know Dyslexia influences as many as 1 in 5 people and is a genetic difference in an individual’s ability to learn and process information? As a result, dyslexic individuals have differing abilities and differing strengths in creative, problem-solving, and communication skills such as spelling, reading, and memorizing facts.
I had a chance to review Jonathan and Lynn Greenberg's latest children's book, The Creative Cab Company Presents: Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure.
Written and illustrated by Jonathan Greenberg, a dyslexic man, and his mother, Lynn Greenberg, Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure celebrates neurodiversity and promotes empathy and understanding. It's a very cute story that encourages readers to embrace differences and strengthen traits like kindness and determination. The idea of a dyslexic taxi just sounds pretty chaotic and comical, and the story itself is a fun way for kids to be okay with people who think different. As the parent of two neurodivergent kids, it would have been very helpful to have more books with kids like them when they were younger, and I'm glad that books like this exist now!
Jonathan and Lynn's commitment to inclusivity and diversity extends beyond Robby's story. They plan to continue creating stories representing the breadth and depth of the neurodivergent community. The idea of using the Creative Cab Company as a hub to connect the characters and their stories was born out of a desire to create a rich and nuanced universe that reflects the community's diversity.
About the authors
Born with dyslexia, Jonathan could not read and write like many other children his age. So instead of giving in to frustration, Jonathan used his struggle as a catalyst for creativity by expressing his ideas through art. Having overcome his learning difficulty, Jonathan has fallen in love with reading. Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Aiport Adventure exemplify Jonathan’s passion for writing and illustration. Together with Lynn, his mother, and his writing partner, they are already thinking of other stories that complement this book. To learn more about Jonathan and his work, visit Creationaire Arts.
Lynn is the happiest wife, mom, and grandma. A very retired attorney who loves to cook, exercise, and read, she has seen how positivity with feelings and differences can allow children to grow into happy, productive adults. During COVID-19, when many families were living together with an abundance of unscheduled free time, Lynn and Jonathan began to work on the concepts and ideas for Robby. As ideas developed, they became increasingly invested in the character, his story, and the impact this endeavor could have on others.
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