Mixed-Up

National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller — this heartfelt graphic novel from celebrated author Kami Garcia offers a warm embrace to every reader who has ever felt different.

Fifth grade should be perfect for Stella. Her best friends are in her class, they have the teacher they wanted, and their favorite show Witchlins just launched an amazing new game. But as assignments pile up, Stella finds herself falling behind. Reading takes her longer than it should, and the text-heavy game guidebook feels impossible to navigate. Why is everything so hard?

With the support of understanding teachers and a loving family, Stella receives a dyslexia diagnosis and discovers the tools she needs to thrive. This beautifully illustrated story celebrates neurodivergence and shows young readers that learning differences don’t define us — they’re simply part of who we are.

What makes this book special:

• Lettered in Dyslexie font for comfortable reading by dyslexic readers
• Thoughtful design choices make the story accessible to all
• Inspired by the author’s daughter’s journey and her own neurodivergent experience
• Stunning artwork by Brittney Williams brings Stella’s world to life

Perfect for middle grade readers navigating school challenges, friendship dynamics, and self-discovery. A must-have for classroom libraries, this compassionate tale reminds us that our differences connect us rather than separate us. As Dan Santat notes, it “handles [these struggles] beautifully with empathy and compassion.”

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