Summerbell™

For people who read differently™

We're transforming the lives of kids and adults with dyslexia and other learning differences. With our patent-pending reading method, we enable people to better use their innate visual and spatial abilities to become independent readers. In doing so, we're working to close the learning gap, not only for kids in the K - 12 system, but for adults also.

How it works

Our unique arc-design utilizes the innate visual and spatial abilities of learners to transform conventional linear text into a shape that improves eye tracking, directionality, and fluency. As a result, The Summerbell Reading Method is able to support reader comprehension, increase executive function, improve working memory, and revolutionize processing speed as well as prosody. The Summerbell Reading Method does this by changing the way reading is accessed which, in turn, enables people with learning differences to become independent readers and gain access to the full range of texts available to their peers.

The Summerbell tools

Reader

Transform words, sentences, and paragraphs to make them simple and easy to read. Summerbell uses a unique method to transform text to get rid of the struggle and distraction of "normal" text.

Learn about Reader

Writer

Write your own text using Summerbell's easy to read format. Share what you've written with others (using either the Summerbell format or plain text for email, homework assignments, etc.)

Learn about Writer

WordHelper

Don't let tricky words slow you down! The Summerbell WordHelper breaks a word into its smallest parts and shows you definitions, synonyms, and more!

Learn about WordHelper

Browser Extension

Use all of the Summerbell tools whenever and wherever you need them. Transform articles, social media posts, and more! Your favorite tools are never more than a click away.

Learn about Browser Extension

Use the Summerbell tools whenever, wherever, and however much you want - all for $50 a month. Sign up for a free trial and start changing the way you, your children, or your students read, write, and access text.

Our Education Advisory Board

Amy Aden Dunn

When I first started working with Hillary I thought her approach was exciting and new and when I saw the Chrome extension I couldn't wait to share it with students because I knew it was going to really work for them.

Audrey Dolginoff

The Summerbell Reading Method applies a stunning aesthetic to text which allows readers to visualize and comprehend the written word in a completely different manner. This exciting approach supports everything from word decoding to fluency and comprehension.

Julia Carpenter

The Summerbell method is extremely approachable and is instantly effective for all learning styles. Many of my students have a difficult time comprehending material because they use one hundred percent of their working memory on decoding words. This program makes it much easier to decode and builds fluency, which allows them to comprehend.

Michelle Michlik

As soon as I saw the Summerbell Reading Method I knew it would be effective in transforming text for my students and improving their reading. With the ease of use through the Chrome extension, it is a program I am excited to use with my students of all ages, from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

Meet the Board