Entries awarded

The Typhlo & Tactus international jury analyzed 69 entries during 3 days.

Here are the photos of the 1rst, 2nd and 3rd prize book entries in 2024.

To enlarge the photos presented, click on a photo in the book then use the arrows (“<” and “>” with the keyboard or the mouse) to go to the previous or next photo!

1st Prize

Les chaussettes d'Oscar (Oscar's socks) - Anne Ferrier & Carmen Gayo Raton - Belgium

Strong points:

  • The materials are very, very original.
  • Beautiful contrasts and bright colors.
  • The text is very interesting.
  • The choice of materials is highly relevant.
  • The quality of the materials creates
    an emotional reading experience.
  • The design technique is very beautiful..
  • The book is large but light.

The jury’s opinion

2nd Prize

Jak zachránit vědce ? (How to save the scientist ?) - Michaela Šámalová - Czech Republic

Strong points:

  • Book of riddles
  • Perfect
  • Original tactile handling
  • Topical subject
  • Story for grown-ups
  • Brings joy.
  • Encourages collaboration and sharing.
  • Excitement is the key to understanding.
  • The idea and the story are interesting.
  • Braille is preferred without transcription.
  • Unique, medicinal system is not moralExperience with children
    who are used to understanding Braille.

Proposition: add a dish, a table, an alphabet braille.

Points to improve:

  • Requires more contrast.
  • It’s a trunk with complex handling.
  • The keys are a little small.
  • The bars are too tight to touch the mouse.
  • Rather complicated to work around.

The jury’s opinion

3rd Prize

Il gatto dal collo lungo (The cat with a long neck) - Laura Burroni - Italy

Strong points:

  • The importance of following the line when reading
  • Technique well done
  • Very funny, amusing book
  • Beautiful binding
  • Helps children to read
  • There are surprises
  • You can feel it with the top of your hand
  • The appeal of the opening
  • Avoids children’s fears of the unknown
  • The text is well done
  • It appeals to children’s curiosity.
  • We appreciate the fur on the hand.
  • It gives an emotion, there is great originality.

Points to improve:

  • The image does not match the text.
  • The line is too wide for the child to touch.

The jury’s opinion