Briana, Author at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

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.

Introducing Early Literacy Braille Kits!

Did you know that only 10 percent of visually impaired children are learning to read braille? I think it’s fair to assume that the general sighted population would be outraged … Continued

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.

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.

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 … Continued

Image showing the front covers of four books in the DK Braille series, which are both tactile and visual.

“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 … Continued

Rocky Mountain High

I recently returned from a two week trip to Aspen, Colorado. Nestled in a remote valley in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, Aspen is best known for its … Continued

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 … Continued

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?

June is LGBT Pride Month!

Historically, June is a momentous month for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) movements—the Stonewall riots of 1969, the first Gay Pride parades, and last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision … Continued

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Free To The People

Author: Briana