International Competition of Tactile illustrated Books

Welcome to the Typhlo & Tactus website. Here you can learn about the history and present of a spectacular and unique international project on tactile illustrated books for blind children! 

What does such a book look like? The illustrations are made in relief and the text in Braille so that they are accessible for tactile exploring.

A group of experts from seven European countries has been working on the project for a number of years: Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and United Kingdom. This T&T group organises international competitions for creators of tactile illustrated books.

Join us and create a tactile illustrated book! Take part in the 17th edition of the international T&T competition which will be held in Prague in October 2026!

Is this your first time participating in the competition? No problem! On this website you can find tips for making tactile illustrated books, photos of successful books from previous editions, instructions on how to participate and contacts to experts who will support you during the creation process.

Many thanks to all the participants!