Emma, 15 years old, OH

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Emma is a bubbly, animal-loving teen who spends a lot of her time laughing, dancing or finding a way to brighten someone else's day. She recently started learning to ride horses and has loved getting to spend even more time around animals. Emma has a huge heart for her friends and family and is the kind of person who loves cheering people on and reminding them just how special they are. While working hard on her own mental health and growth, she continues to bring her fun, caring personality everywhere she goes. Most of all, Emma hopes to be a positive role model for her siblings and show them just how far a little kindness, courage and laughter can take you.

Emma has always found reading challenging and often avoided activities that involved it. After recently learning that she has dyslexia, many of her struggles began to make more sense. She is embracing the way her brain works and learning about tools and accommodations that can make reading easier and more enjoyable. Emma has discovered that there are books, workbooks, and other resources designed specifically for readers with dyslexia, and she would love to use reading as a calming and positive coping skill. She has picked out a few books and tools she is excited to try and looks forward to making reading a more enjoyable part of her life.