Off Pitch

The Hi-Lo books for students aged 13+ offer a powerful opportunity to open conversations, challenge bias and prejudice, foster a sense of community, and build resilience. They are set in an inner city school and explore the experiences of students going through difficult times. The books use dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils reading, with Windows and Mirrors printed on off-white paper and incorporating an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks. The language and sentence structure are intentionally written to support students reading behind their chronological age.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 10 January 2024
Publisher: Badger Publishing

This captivating and thought-provoking series presents a remarkable opportunity to initiate conversations, address biases and prejudices, foster a sense of belonging, and cultivate resilience. These captivating titles serve as both mirrors, reflecting the readers' own experiences to make them feel heard and understood, and windows, providing students with valuable insights into diverse lives. Set within the confines of an inner-city school, each book delves into the challenges faced by a student navigating a difficult period. These books skillfully guide readers through adversity, offering guidance on accessing or providing support. Despite the potential for emotional impact, the subjects addressed are handled with expertise and sensitivity. The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged 13 and above include reading levels suitable for ages 9-10, with features designed to support dyslexic readers. Windows and Mirrors are printed on off-white paper, featuring a user-friendly font and text divided into manageable chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing to minimize visual strain. While these books captivate with their appealing characters and captivating storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally crafted to enable students who are reading below their chronological age to successfully engage with them.

ISBN-13: 9781788378253