Items tagged "briana"

Visually Simple Board Books for Young Children

Children with visual impairments are a diverse group of readers. Some need books with braille and textures to touch and feel; others need large print and increased contrast. For young children with low vision, simple board books with realistic photographs against white backgrounds can be beneficial. Check out these titles featuring sturdy board pages and […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/visually-simple-board-books-for-young-children/

New Locally Produced Title: Born and Bred in the Great Depression By Jonah Winter

We are pleased to present our latest Audio Book offering, available immediately in a variety of formats and delivery options for your ease of use and reading pleasure. Born and Bred in the Great Depression DBC 12093 By Jonah Winter Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken Root A Pittsburgh Public Schools Obama Academy Selection Carnegie Library of […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/new-locally-produced-title-born-and-bred-in-the-great-depression-by-jonah-winter/

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play: Building Early Literacy Skills

There are a number of things parents and caregivers can do to support the development of their child’s early literacy skills. Among them are five simple practices: singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/sing-talk-read-write-play-building-early-literacy-skills-2/

January is Braille Literacy Month!

Literacy doesn’t look the same for everyone, but it’s absolutely essential that we promote all kids of literacy, including braille literacy.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/january-is-braille-literacy-month/

Storytime: Sensory Discoveries at Your Library!

We use our senses to discover, observe and interpret the world, and a sensory discovery is just that: using a sense to discover, observe,and interpret, in other words, learn. In Storytime: Sensory Discoveries, we explore with our senses as we read, sing and play.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/storytime-sensory-discoveries-at-your-library/

Reading Together: Using Digital Audio Books to Read with Children

Studies have confirmed that when a child is read to, not only their reading improves – so do their confidence, social skills, vocabulary, and behavior.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/reading-together-using-digital-audio-books-read-children/

A Blind Guide to Stinkville

It’s not very often that I come across a children’s book that accurately, authentically, and respectfully depicts a disabled protagonist (if I can find a children’s book with a disabled protagonist). Early last week, I picked up A Blind Guide to Stinkville—a middle grade novel with a protagonist who has albinism and a visual impairment—and was taken […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/blind-guide-stinkville/

“Knowledge You Can Touch” at Your Library!

When I first found out that a series of braille books for children was being published by a big name in the publishing industry, I thought it was too good to be true. A print publisher delving into the world of braille? And for kids? Believe it or not, it’s not too good to be […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/knowledge-can-touch-library/

Elie Wiesel: An Author Remembered

Last week we lost author, activist, and humanist, Eliezer “Elie” Wiesel (1928-2016). In addition to his prolific career as a writer, Wiesel was a professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor. Remember Elie Wiesel with the titles below. DB 42074 The Night Trilogy Night is the story of a Jewish boy who is deported […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/elie-wiesel-author-remembered/

That All May Read

Have you ever walked into a library and wondered why books in braille aren’t neatly tucked on the shelves like their print counterparts?

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