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Dapple Grey Press

A UK-based independent pubisher of accessible children's books.
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Why are dyslexia resources behind paywalls?
I had a good rant about this on twitter/X last week. (@realraelaw if you're curious). I didn’t mean to rant. (Ha! Right!) But sometimes, frustration just spills over — especially when it comes to accessibility, and the irony of how inaccessible so many “dyslexia resources” are. If you’ve ever tried to help a child with dyslexia, ADHD, or another learning difference, you’ll know this story. You spend hours searching online for strategies, printable resources, or books that ac

Rae Lawrence
Oct 30, 20253 min read
Why Dapple Grey Press Is Choosing “Human Certified.”
There is a serious problem with AI detectors, and too many people are pretending otherwise. I have been speaking out about this issue on social media for some time now, leveraging the domain experience in machine learning/AI gained through my day job. AI detectors are being marketed as if they can deliver a definitive answer to the question of whether text was AI- or Human-generated. They're being used as if they can "prove" misconduct, and being trusted in situations where

Rae Lawrence
Mar 217 min read


World Book Day Should Be for Every Reader
World Book Day is one of my favourite days in the calendar. Schools fill with costumes, book tokens appear in school bags, and children talk excitedly about the characters they love. For many families, it’s a joyful celebration of stories. But for some children, World Book Day can feel a little stressful. If reading is difficult — because of dyslexia, ADHD, or simply because words on a page refuse to behave — a day dedicated entirely to books can sometimes bring mixed emotion

Rae Lawrence
Mar 52 min read


From struggle to strength: My journey to Dapple Grey Press
In short: this isn’t just our story. It’s the story of every family who’s sat beside a struggling reader and hoped for the day the words finally click. That day will come — and when it does, it’s pure magic.

Rae Lawrence
Oct 30, 20253 min read
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