It is a Dyslexic Party!

How Many Famous Dyslexics Do you Know?

• Albert Einstein

  A Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist who struggled with language difficulties and delayed speech. 

• Richard Branson

  An entrepreneur and investor who has said that dyslexia is a different way of thinking. 

• Steve Jobs

  The founder of Apple who brought more attention to dyslexia. 

• Leonardo da Vinci

  The painter, scientist, and thinker who may have had dyslexia. 

• Eleanor Roosevelt

  The First Lady who became a respected speaker and columnist. 

• Jamie Oliver

  The British chef and restaurateur who left school at age 16 without qualifications. 

• Pablo Picasso

  One of the most prolific and creative artists of the 20th Century, Pablo Picasso created paintings that changed the way the world looked at art.

• George Washington

  The first President of the United States overcame extreme difficulties in reading to help lead America through the Revolutionary War.

• Salma Hayek

  The Mexican actress and director who struggled with learning English when she first moved to the US. 

• Orlando Bloom

  The English actor who has said that obstacles help people learn and grow. 

• Keira Knightley

  The English actress who has said that dyslexia doesn't mean you're stupid. 

• Anderson Cooper

  The journalist is the face of news to many, an accomplishment he never thought he’d achieve as a boy struggling to read.

• Robin Williams

  An iconic comedian, Robin Williams made his early struggles with “severe” dyslexia known throughout his career.

So many more! Who else can you find?