How dyslexia and ADHD helped a first-time novelist

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His young adult novel, The Taking of Jake Livingston, is a best-seller on Amazon. Find out how dyslexia and ADHD shaped Ryan Douglass’ unique approach to writing. He also shares how being Black and LGBTQ impacts his learning differences.

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