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Renee Conoulty

Kimi thought she had everything figured out. She was dating Rachel, the girl of her dreams, and felt secure in their love for each other. But when a new boy named Aaron enters the picture, Kimi begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself. As she grapples with her newfound attraction to Aaron, Kimi starts to realise that she might be bisexual, and that her feelings don't necessarily have to define her.

But navigating her changing identity proves to be more difficult than Kimi ever could have imagined. As she tries to come to terms with her bisexuality, Kimi also has to confront her own insecurities and fears, and figure out what it truly means to love and be loved.

Crushed is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story about a young woman's journey to self-discovery, and the obstacles she must overcome to find acceptance and happiness. A tale of first love written in easy to read language and dyslexic friendly font that will leave readers rooting for Kimi until the very end.

 

Flesch-Kincaid Grade 4.1

Word count 2,077

Keen Read

Crushed

Imagine being thirteen on your first day of school.

Alex is a neurodivergent boy who has been homeschooled all his life. But now he's starting at a new school, and he's feeling anxious and uncertain about fitting in.

When he meets Maya, a friendly girl who stands up for him against bullies, everything changes. With Maya's help, Alex navigates the social landscape of junior high school, discovering that being different is not a bad thing and that he has a lot to offer the world. Together, they bond over their love of video games and become close friends.

As Alex's newfound confidence attracts the attention of other students, he makes more friends and no longer feels like the lonely boy sitting by himself at lunchtime. This heartwarming story celebrates the power of friendship and the importance of inclusion, reminding us that everyone deserves to have friends and be accepted for who they are.

Featuring dyslexia-friendly fonts, engaging illustrations, and captivating stories, Keen Read books are designed for readers of all ages, no matter their reading level.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade 2.9

2,072 words

Alex's New School

Please, Mum and Dad, can I have a horse? Please?

I've always dreamed of owning a horse. I would beg my parents all the time, but they never seemed to agree. This time, I'm sure they will say yes. I will save every cent I can and work hard to make my dream come true. Hopefully, I will get enough money to buy the perfect horse. Follow my journey as I try to make my dream of owning a horse come true.

Featuring dyslexia-friendly fonts, engaging illustrations, and captivating stories, Keen Read books are designed for readers of all ages, no matter their reading level.

 

Flesch-Kincaid Grade 2.4

Word count 1,762

The Horse of My Dreams

Cole thought he had his school routine all figured out. He could muck around and draw all day in Mr. Jenkins' easygoing class. But when the teacher gets sick, everything changes. The substitute, Miss Evans, assigns a family tree art project that hits too close to home for Cole. 

Ever since losing his mum last year, Cole's family life has felt broken. So he hatches a plan to get Miss Evans to cancel class and avoid the painful assignment. But no matter what mischief Cole pulls, the unflappable new teacher remains calm. 

As Cole keeps trying and failing to rattle Miss Evans, he starts to realize she pushes him because she cares. Through the project, Cole finds a meaningful way to remember his late mother despite his hazy memories. 

Unflappable is a poignant story about grief having no timeline. With compassion from his teacher, Cole takes the first step in his healing journey by sharing his art. This inspirational tale written in easy to read language and dyslexic friendly font will resonate with readers confronting loss and life changes.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade 3.2

Word count: 2,600