Jonathan Greenberg
Author and Illustrator
Jonathan Greenberg was diagnosed with dyslexia as a young child. While he always knew that he learned differently than others, he did not let it personify who he was. Like most kids, Jonathan had a bookshelf full of books, however since he couldn’t read them at first, he became captivated with the artwork and illustrations of every one of them. Jonathan worked hard and overcame his disability, however, his love for art developed into his own passion.
Jonathan is currently a graduate student at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago so teaming up with his mother, an advocate for neurodiverse children, to co-author and illustrate a children’s book was a natural evolution.
Jonathan looks forward to continuing to create and illustrate stories with neurodiverse characters while also expanding his own artistic endeavors through other mediums.
To learn more about Jonathan and his work, visit Creationaire Arts.
Lynn Greenberg
Author
Lynn Greenberg has focused her life on being a champion for children. As a trained Attorney, Lynn spent her time in the legal world practicing family law, providing pro bono work for kids, and advocating on their behalf.
When her youngest son Jonathan was diagnosed with Dyslexia, becoming his advocate, as well as others, came easy. Understanding how to gather facts and create strategic plans, Lynn developed a road map to success for her son and has since become an active supporter of all neurodivergent children.
Writing a children’s book with Jonathan was simply the natural progression for Lynn. Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure was born out of Lynn’s desire for neurodivergent children to be able to see themselves in characters in a storyline. Lynn plans to continue creating stories relatable for all children.
A Q&A With The Greenbergs
Why did you write this book?
With over 30 million Americans diagnosed with dyslexia, Jonathan and Lynn has a lot of unstructured time during 2019. They conceptualized and developed the story and characters. They are very excited about their first book as they believe, Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure” is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure and a happy ending. So buckle up and join Robby on his unforgettable journey!
When did Jonathan start drawing?
When Jonathan had trouble reading and writing, he quickly learned that he could draw to communicate his thoughts and feelings. Over the past few years, many authors and illustrators with dyslexia have found success and the connection between dyslexia and art is more common that one would think.
Did Jonathan attend a school that specializes in dyslexia?
Yes, we were fortunate to find The Windward School is a premier independent day school for children with dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities. Jonathan attended Windward until 6th grade and his learning prepared him to attend a school focused on arts.
Empower Publishing’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity extends beyond Robby’s story. Through its authors, Empower Publishing is excited to offer additional stories to children of all ages. We are pleased that Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure is our first published children’s book.
