Before Louis Braille developed the tactile braille system, the most common method of teaching blind students to read was through raised or embossed letter systems. The modern system, called Braille, is similar and consists of raised dots that can be read with the fingertips. Helen Keller used block printing to write her first letter as this was an easy method for creating … [Read more...] about Embracing diversity in Literature: E-Readers and Audiobooks
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The Process and Challenges of Diversity in Children’s Books
In recent years, children’s books have made a lot of progress in becoming more varied. The number of books featuring diverse authors, illustrators, and characters has grown- giving children a chance to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. In 2018, a report from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) revealed that 50% of children's books featured white … [Read more...] about The Process and Challenges of Diversity in Children’s Books