"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"

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, aSchool Library JournalBest 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."