Jen Bryant Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille
Last updated: July 8, 2019
Jen Bryant's "Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille" is an inspirational story about the young inventor who changed the world with his communication system. It also teaches readers about the power of will and the importance of love and support. The story itself is not written in braille.
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In our analysis of 21 expert reviews, the Jen Bryant Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille placed 6th when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.From The Manufacturer
Gr 1–4—This picture book biography of Louis Braille (1809–59) strikes a perfect balance between the seriousness of Braille’s life and the exuberance he projected out into the world. The text highlights Braille’s determination to pursue an education. Readers will learn how he attended the Royal School in Paris and was frustrated by the lack of books for the blind, an obstacle that set him off on a long quest to invent an accessible reading system. Braille ultimately found success by simplifying a military coding technique that had earlier been introduced but was far too complex. 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. She writes from his perspective, which brings a level of intimacy sure to resonate with readers. Kulikov’s mixed-media artwork mirrors and magnifies the text, keeping the spotlight solidly on young Braille and his world as he moves through it. VERDICT An engaging and moving account of an inventor, a solid addition for elementary collections.—Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA