In a recent episode of the Homeschool Ways podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Faisman. Alex is the creative mind behind the Reading Buddy app and a talented author-illustrator of whimsical children’s books. With over 400,000 families using his free app worldwide, we can see how Alex’s contribution to literacy has already made a mark. His books bring a unique blend of technology, art, and passion for early literacy to homeschooling families.

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Alex’s journey began as a self-taught artist who drew for over 55 years, later teaching in schools – an experience he found deeply inspiring. As a father of four and former collaborator with a company supporting children with autism, he channeled his talents into creating tools that help young minds connect with the world. This led to the Reading Buddy app (available free on Google Play and the App Store), developed with neuroscientist Andre Vasheski from Boston University. Continue reading »