Jen Bryant has published poetry, biographies, picture books, and
fiction for young readers. Her picture-book-biography
collaborations with Melissa Sweet—A River of Words: The Story of
William Carlos Williams, The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus,
and A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin—have all won
multiple awards. Jen lives with her family in southeastern
Pennsylvania. You can read more about her at JenBryant.com.
Boris Kulikov graduated from the Institute of Theatre, Music and
Cinema in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 1997 he’s been living and
working as an illustrator in Brooklyn, New York. His many acclaimed
books include Papa’s Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming,
a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and the
Max books (Max’s Words, Max’s Castle, Max’s Dragon, Max’s Math) by
Kate Banks. You can find him at BorisKulikov.com.
"An inspiring look at a child inventor whose drive and intelligence
changed to world—for the blind and sighted alike." —Kirkus
Reviews
"Although many Braille biographies stress his disability, Bryant’s
title subtly emphasizes his creativity and celebrates him as an
inventor, making this an excellent addition for STEM collections.
Illustrations in Kulikov’s signature style, light-hearted with a
touch of tartness, deftly toggle between sun-washed scenes in which
the world views Louis and blackened scenes in which Louis recreates
the world he sees in his mind."—The Bulletin of the Center for
Children’s Books, starred review
"Bryant’s sensitive first-person narration draws readers intimately
close to Braille’s experiences, and an author’s note and q&a
add further depth to a stirring portrait of innovation and
determination." — Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The focus on Braille as one of the world’s great inventors is apt,
and by taking a close look at his childhood, his family, and his
experiences as a young person, Bryant makes Braille’s story even
more powerful." —School Library Journal, starred
review
"Bryant’s portrayal captures Louis’s intelligence, determination,
and tenacious desire for access to the written word. As
Bryant states, “The name Braille deserves to be on everyone’s
list of great inventors,” and this book ably demonstrates
why."--The Horn Book Magazine
"Readers will be floored by the sheer tenacity of Louis Braille."
-- Shelf Awareness
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