Foreword by Sir Philip Pullman, CBE, FRSL
Illustrated foreword by Chris Riddell, OBE
The burgeoning field of visual literacy can be universally understood across a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, regardless of traditional literacy levels. A key tool for navigating digital devices, there is often an antipathy surrounding visual literacy borne out of stigma and at times, intimidation.
Seeing Sense brings together research and best practice from different organisations and institutions all over the world to showcase the role of visual literacy as a tool for promoting reading. It will be key in raising awareness among librarians and education practitioners, promoting aspiration and achievement among the children and young people they work with.
Coverage includes:
an overview of visual literacy as a tool for reading development the role of visual literacy in design and display within libraries and resource centres advice for library and information professionals on how to gain greater confidence in using and understanding visual literacy as part of strategies to engage readers a number of practical case studies to illustrate the power and potency of visual literacy as a key tool for making reading accessible, engaging, and appealing for all.
By:
Jake Hope
Foreword by:
Sir Philip Pullman CBE FRSL,
Chris Riddell
Imprint: Facet Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781783304417
ISBN 10: 1783304413
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 31 July 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents List of figures, boxes and case studies Acknowledgements Foreword Philip Pullman 1. In the Frame: what is visual literacy and why does it matter? An introduction to Seeing Sense Origins of visual literacy Visual literacy in the digital age Becoming visually literate Cave to computer screen: a potted guide to visual literacy in society Types of visual literacy 2. The Big Picture: terminology for talking about and critiquing illustration The building blocks for visual literacy The anatomy of a picture book The role of colour Media, style and techniques Features of visual narratives Features in graphic novels 3. The Reading Journey: the developmental stages of reading The emerging pre-reader The novice reader The decoding reader The fluent, comprehending reader The expert reader A framework for visual competencies Visual literacy in practice 4. Close Inspection: influences and insights into people and processes that shape visual narratives Agents Publishers Graphic design and print Harmony in words and pictures Representation and translation Pictures mean business A comic perspective Graphic novels 5. Windows into Worlds: the importance of visual representation and inclusion Cultural diversity Gender Sexuality Mental health Empathy Learning needs Inclusion Sight Colour blindness 6. Prize Winning Pictures: an exploration of awards and honours The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal The Macmillan Prize for Illustration The Klaus Flugge Prize The Excelsior Award Regional book awards International Awards The Biennial of illustration, Bratislava The Bologna Ragazzi Award The Caldecott Medal The Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards The Little Hakka Awards The Children’s Laureate 7. Looking to Learn: an insight into visual literacy for information The power of visual information Finding fun in learning Creating visually rich learning environments Partnerships to create visual learning opportunities 8. A Room with a View: making the most of visual literacy in libraries and settings Stock Services Space Case Studies Conclusion Afterword Nick Sharratt Glossary References Index
Jake Hope is a reading development and children's book consultant with a keen interest in librarianship, visual literacy, diversity and children's books. Named as one of top ten librarians of the future in the United Kingdom's 'Love Libraries Campaign', he has been a regular reviewer and commentator on children's books for numerous publications and websites, including leading children's book journal 'Books for Keeps' and the UK's trade magazine ‘The Bookseller.’ As Reading and Learning Development Manager for Lancashire County Council, he designed and delivered a year-long promotion of visual literacy as well as the 'Lancashire Reading Trail', an illustrated scheme aimed at encouraging children to read while fostering an awareness of local geography and culture. He has judged numerous book awards, including the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals, for whom he now Chairs the Working Party.
Reviews for Seeing Sense: Visual literacy as a tool for libraries, learning and reader development
'For both established and new illustrators and writers, Hope's book lays out the concept of visual literacy in a way that is not only approachable but useful and fascinating.' - Dawn Finch, Chair of the Children's Writers and Illustrators Group of the Society of Authors (CWIG) -- Dawn Finch
