A young York actress is starring in a new animated film to raise positive awareness for dyslexia – alongside some Hollywood legends.
13-year-old Hope Day, who’s a pupil at The Mount School, will star as the voice of Lola in new animated film What is dyslexia? with world-renowned actors Jeremy Irons, Liv Tyler, and Jaalen Best.
The film is part of a global campaign that launches today (Friday 24 April) from charity Made By Dyslexia, which aims to transform what millions of children and parents find when they search “What is dyslexia?” online.
Hope Day
What is dyslexia? will premiere tomorrow (Saturday 25 April) at the BFI IMAX in London.
The film follows a young girl, Lola, who turns to the internet after learning she has dyslexia. When the information she finds paints a bleak picture of her future, she meets a dyslexic inventor who takes her on a journey to discover the remarkable strengths and achievements of dyslexic thinkers throughout history, including Muhammad Ali and Henry Ford.
Hope was also seen on a York stage recently, in York Light’s production of Annie at York Theatre Royal back in February.
Hope Day, the voice of Lola said: “There is so much online that makes dyslexic children and young people feel like there is something wrong with them.
“When I was younger, I discovered Made By Dyslexia and it helped me find what I am really good at. I realised my creativity and passion for singing and dancing is thanks to my Dyslexic Thinking.
“I wanted to be part of this film to help other children see that being dyslexic gives you brilliant strengths.”
To find out more about the campaign and to watch the film, visit the What is dyslexia? website here.
