Briana, Author at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

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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 … Continued

Engaging Audio Books for Preschoolers

Why listen to an audio book with your preschooler when you could just as easily read to them? It’s a good question. Listening to audio books together can be fun … Continued

Print-and-Braille Picture Books

Print-and-braille picture books are a wonderful way to introduce braille to blind or visually impaired children.

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High-Contrast Picture Books for Children with Low Vision

Children with low vision are a diverse group of readers. Some benefit from large print; others from high contrast. When it comes to picture books, where the meanings of stories … Continued

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.

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Resources for Back-to-School

A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, and new goals. It might even mean a new school! These resources for parents and caregivers of children with special … Continued

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Growing Readers, Growing Leaders

In late June, LBPH hosted the BELL Academy’s 2017 Growing Readers and Growing Leaders program. Short for Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning, the BELL Academy is a program facilitated by the … Continued

Good Kings Bad Kings

Set in a contemporary institution for youths with disabilities, Good Kings Bad Kings (DB 77648 / BR 20410) is a novel that reveals the humanity of people the rest of society … Continued

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Cultivating Empathy in Children with Books

When children are exposed to a mix of diverse narratives and worldviews, they better understand what it means to be a compassionate human being; they develop empathy. But how can we … Continued

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The Blues and Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was a poet, novelist, and playwright who captured and chronicled the collective and individual experiences of African Americans. First recognized as a literary figure during the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes … Continued

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Author: Briana