Calling All Neurons! How Reading and Spelling Happen

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As a teacher and mother with a degree in early childhood education and special education, I can enthusiastically say that Calling All Neurons! is a game-changer in the realm of educational resources. From the very first page of engaging graphics to its insightful breakdown of reading concepts, this book offers a complete and enjoyable exploration of the science behind reading.

Heather Campbell, M.Ed.Parent, Reading Endorsed Special Education Teacher

One of the most commendable aspects of Calling All Neurons! is its ability to simplify concepts without sacrificing depth. Through relatable characters and scenarios, the book takes children (and adult readers) on a journey through the inner workings of the brain, explaining how neurons, the brain’s building blocks, collaborate to read, spell, and unlock the magic of reading.

Rebecca Tolson, Ph.D., CALT-QI Director, Center for Structured Literacy
The University of Akron

As a speech-language pathologist who evaluates students for language learning difficulties, I plan to purchase this book to share with parents as a resource.

Barbara Ekelman, Ph.D. Barbara L. Ekelman, Ph.D.
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Psychological Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio

I’m very excited for your book! Last night I binged the first 5 and a half episodes of “Sold a Story.” Fascinating. It really provides a context for your work. I’m convinced your book will be a big hit. I have friends with young children who will definitely be getting a copy!

Joel Hughes, Ph.D. FAACVPRProfessor and Director of Clinical Training
Department of Psychological Sciences
Kent State University

I wish this book had existed 30 years ago when we were struggling with understanding our child’s learning issues. It would have served as a resource we could have shared together. I urge all parents who want to help their children with learning differences to read this book with your child. It may “help the light at the end of the tunnel “ shine brightly a little bit sooner.

Ruth Borchardt, MDMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

I read your “unique” book from cover to cover. I could hear your voice, admired your ingenuity, cleverness, humor, and your ability to make the enormity of reading and writing into an understandable and useful guide for teachers, parents, caregivers, librarians, and school administrators.

Stephanie Gordon, M.A.Fellow, Orton Gillingham Academy
Dyslexia Services, Author

Want to take the stress and anxiety out of schoolwork?!!! This book by Lori Josephson is absolutely amazing!
She explains the science behind how our brain works with reading and writing, making it fun to learn, whether you’re a child or an adult! Find out why you may have struggled with reading in school!💖 Thank you for this great book! The families I work with are loving it.😃

Danielle C BakerRECE, Educational Consultant

ENDORSED BY DR. MARYANNE WOLF!

In the service of helping the young discover the beauty of reading, this book embodies one of the more delightful invitations to learning : Whimsy!

Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.
Director, Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice
Professor-in-Residence, School of Education and Information Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Academician, Pontifical Academy of Science

Author of Proust and the Squid, Reader Come Home, Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century

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*Images by Jamie Sale © 2024 Lori Josephson*

MEET THE CHARACTERS!

These are the delightful and insightful ‘neuron characters’ who take the stage to tell the story of how reading, spelling, and writing are developed over time in the human brain.

You will learn each one’s distinct roles, as well as how these specialized neurons interact at top speed to develop new neuronal connections in the brain. It all begins with oral language. Children learn about language from the moment they are born!

The language neuron works with all of the other neurons to make literacy “happen”! From left to right, you will meet the golden “Use Your Noodle” neuron who serves to maintain attention and task completion (Executive Function Neuron), the purple motor neuron, the red language neuron, the blue visual neuron, and the green auditory neuron. The neurons are color coded to help readers identify the locations in the human brain where all the work gets done to make literacy “happen”!

Here is a sample of some of the color coding demonstrating how the auditory, visual, and language neurons integrate and over time, become more efficient, as the new readers become more skilled.

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