Vanita Oelschlager has created an optimistic and accessible introductory account of what it is like to experience dyslexia for many children. I especially support that it teaches some foundations of disability pride at a young age, particularly understanding that there are beautiful positive aspects of disability if you choose to look.

The main character, Louis (the Third), is in the fourth grade and struggles with every aspect of school. Louis blames his dyslexia. He tells the reader what dyslexia is and isn't, how it affects him, and describes many of his frustrations with it.

With the help of one of his teachers, Louis starts to find the positive parts of his diagnosis. He even finds out that many famous people have had the same diagnosis, both now and throughout history. Louis talks through his feelings with his mother since she is the person who understands him the most. We meet his closest friends, who also support him.

One day, Louis notices a talent he has, even though he has dyslexia, and it becomes his favorite pastime. He practices and practices until he gets so good at it. In the end, well, you can read to find out!

There are two intentional accessibility features included in physical copies of Knees, one of which also applies to e-book versions. It is presented in Lexia Readable, a specially designed font for people with dyslexia. It makes letters and words easier to distinguish, even when dyslexia may cause scrambling or incorrect processing. Hard copies are printed on cream-colored paper, which limits both contrast and the ability to see through to what is on the other side. Both of these considerations are simple and not cost-prohibitive ways to be more inclusive of all readers. I'd love to see all books, especially those for children in their formative years for developing literacy, printed this way.

This book is about the true-life story of Lou Salza, the Head of Lawrence School, which will receive the book's net profits as a donation.

"We're all good at something. You just have to find it."

In exchange for an honest review, I received an advanced copy courtesy of VanitaBooks, LLC, and NetGalley.com.