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Facet Publishing Seeing Sense Visual literacy as a tool for libraries learning and reader development 2020 Edition by Jake Hope, Sir Philip Pullman
Foreword by Sir Philip Pullman, CBE, FRSL Illustrated foreword by Chris Riddell, OBEThe burgeoning field of visualliteracy can be universally understood across a wide variety of culturalbackgrounds, regardless of traditional literacy levels. A key tool fornavigating digital devices, there is often an antipathy surrounding visualliteracy borne out of stigma and at times, intimidation.Seeing Sense brings together research andbest practice from different organisations and institutions all over the worldto showcase the role of visual literacy as a tool for promoting reading. Itwill be key in raising awareness among librarians and education practitioners,promoting aspiration and achievement among the children and young people theywork with.Coverage includes:an overview of visual literacy as a toolfor reading developmentthe role of visual literacy in design anddisplay within libraries and resource centresadvice for library and informationprofessionals on how to gain greater confidence in using and understandingvisual literacy as part of strategies to engage readersa number of practical case studies toillustrate the power and potency of visual literacy as a key tool formaking reading accessible, engaging, and appealing for all.