Animated short featuring Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons launches Dyslexia Awareness Month campaign to reach 100 million screens worldwide; Made By Dyslexia founder Kate Griggs joins schools at Dedham Community Theatre

Carroll School and Landmark School will co-host the Boston premiere of What is Dyslexia?, a new animated short film from global charity Made By Dyslexia, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Dedham Community Theatre. The screening kicks off Dyslexia Awareness Month, during which Made By Dyslexia will bring the film, featuring Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons, to 100 million screens worldwide.

The morning will feature the Boston premiere of Made By Dyslexia’s animated short film What is Dyslexia? and a special big-screen viewing of Carroll School’s My Amazing Brain animated film, which was co-produced with FableVision Studios/Reynolds Center TLC featuring art by New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.

The morning also features two films created to amplify the voices and experiences of dyslexic students: Carroll School's My Amazing Brain and Landmark School's Open Letter to Dyslexic Youth. Carroll School partnered with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, his twin brother and creative partner Paul Reynolds, and their educational media company, FableVision Studios/Reynolds Center TLC, to bring My Amazing Brain to life — an affirming look at how dyslexic students think, learn, and experience the world.

Following the screenings, Kate Griggs, founder of Made By Dyslexia, will join Dr. Renée Greenfield, Head of Carroll School, and Josh Clark, Head of Landmark School, for a conversation about dyslexia, the power of thinking differently, and how we can help the next generation understand and celebrate their minds.

One in five people is dyslexic. Yet too many dyslexic children move through school without fully understanding how their brains work or hearing their way of thinking described as a strength. What is Dyslexia? helps children understand that dyslexic thinking is different, valuable, and needed.

Dyslexic kids do not need to be fixed. They need to be understood. This film says to millions of children what our schools say to our students every day: your mind is not a problem to solve. Carroll and Landmark stand together on this because the work is bigger than any one school.

Josh ClarkHead of Landmark School

When children understand how they learn and begin to recognize the strengths that come with thinking differently, it can change the way they see themselves and what they believe is possible. These films give us an opportunity to amplify that message well beyond our schools and help more young people understand and celebrate their dyslexic minds.

Renée GreenfieldHead of Carroll School

Hosting the premiere at the start of Dyslexia Awareness Month underscores the event’s larger purpose: moving beyond awareness to greater understanding of dyslexia and dyslexic thinking. By bringing together students, educators, families, and advocates, the event aims to amplify the voices and experiences of dyslexic young people and help more children see their differences as a source of strength and possibility.

Carroll School and Landmark School are two of the nation's leading schools for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment that extends beyond the students they serve each day: every dyslexic child deserves to understand how their mind works and recognize the power and possibility of thinking differently.

Event Details What is Dyslexia? Boston Premiere Saturday, October 3, 2026 Doors and coffee at 9:00 a.m.; program 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Dedham Community Theatre, 580 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026, RSVP here

About Carroll School Carroll School is an independent day school serving students in grades 1–9 with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. For nearly six decades, Carroll has combined evidence-based teaching, deep expertise in how dyslexic students learn, and a strengths-based approach to help students become skilled, confident learners and strong self-advocates. With campuses in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll also extends its expertise beyond the classroom through educator training, research, and outreach designed to improve outcomes for students with dyslexia everywhere. Learn more at carrollschool.org.

About Landmark School Landmark School is an independent school in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts, serving students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 2 through 12, with both day and boarding programs. For over 50 years, Landmark's individualized, skills-based approach has helped students become confident, independent learners. Learn more at landmarkschool.org.

About Made By Dyslexia Made By Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics, working to help the world properly understand, value, and support dyslexic thinking. Learn more at madebydyslexia.org.