Sheltering Tree Media Dyslexic-Friendly Style Guide

by Rolland Kenneson

The following are steps taken by ShelteringTree.Earth to make our books more friendly for those who live with Dyslexia. While the following principles will not make every book readable for every reader, it is our best effort to create products that encourage reading and support all readers.

• We use a font named OpenDyslexic. This is a free font that is designed to help Dyslexic readers distinguish each letter from the others. For more information about OpenDyslexic and how it differs from other common fonts, you can go to their website.
• We used 12-point font in our books for adults.
• The space between each word is increased.
• Line spacing is greater than common fonts.
• The text is Left-aligned but is not justified. The right side of the text remains rough.
• Any footnotes are moved to endnotes to ensure minimal disruption of reading flow.
• Books are printed on thicker paper to minimize bleeding through from the previous page.
• Books are printed on a cream or ivory paper to minimize the sharp contrast of black on white pages.