Mixed-Up

Description: "... a middle grade graphic novel about the struggles of a game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia and her loving support network that help her along in the journey."--Provided by publisher.

Brief description: Kami Garcia is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and international bestselling author and comic book writer, and an award-winning young adult novelist. Her best-known works include Beautiful Creatures, Unbreakable, and Teen Titans: Raven. Kami was a teacher and reading specialist for seventeen years before co-writing her first novel. Kami lives in Maryland with her family and their dogs, Spike and Oz.

Review Quotes:

One of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids
A Harvey Award Nominee
A Chicago Library Best Of the Best of 2025 selection

"A perfect book for younger readers who are fans of graphic novels like Smile, Allergic, and Four Eyes." -- Booklist, starred review

"An uplifting, sympathetic portrayal of dyslexia and friendship." --Kirkus

"While this must-read title will be especially affirming for those with dyslexia or who struggle in school, all young -readers will find aspects of themselves within -Stella's world, and perhaps be inspired to ask for help when needed." --School Library Journal

"Mixed-Up is sweet, fun, and important--a cozy blanket for those of us with learning differences. I wish I'd had this book when I was growing up with dyscalculia." -- Hope Larson, New York Times bestselling & Eisner-winning cartoonist of A Wrinkle in Time and All Summer Long

"Mixed-Up carefully and gently discusses the frustrations and struggles of a child living with dyslexia and handles it beautifully with empathy and compassion. This is a must read book." --Dan Santat, National Book Award winner and bestelling author and illustrator of A First Time for Everything

"Here's what I love about this middle grade graphic novel: The pacing, the length--just perfect--the easter eggs, the magic, and Brittney Williams' art. Kami Garcia has written a very beautiful story about dyslexia, with a very important message about courage."--Kwame Alexander, Emmy Award-winning producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crossover and The Door of No Return.