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Newsom writes children's book about boy with dyslexia

The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.
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This cover image released by Penguin Young Readers shows “Ben and Emma’s Big Hit” written by by California Governor Gavin Newsom with Ruby Shamir and illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. The book is scheduled for release on Dec. 7, (Penguin Young Readers via AP)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The latest news about California Governor Gavin Newsom is less dramatic but more personal than the recall effort he easily defeated two weeks ago. 

He has written a children's book. Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced Thursday that Newsom’s “Ben and Emma’s Big Hit” is scheduled for Dec. 7. It's illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. 

The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.

Gov. Newsom said in an Instagram post he wrote the book in "hopes of helping other kids who are struggling with learning differences."

All proceeds from the book will go to the International Dyslexia Association.

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