Out of Darkness

A biography of the 19th century Frenchman who developed Braille. The book spans Braille's life from childhood through his days at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth and into his final years, when the alphabet he invented was finally gaining acceptance. How did a young boy, blinded in a childhood accident, change the world for millions? Inventor Biography: Follow Louis Braille from a tragic childhood accident in his father’s workshop to his years at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris. A Revolutionary System: Learn how Louis developed his ingenious alphabet of raised dots, experimenting tirelessly at night while his classmates slept. History for Kids: Step into 19th-century France and see how one boy’s determination challenged the way people thought about blindness. Perseverance Against Odds: Uncover the story of how Braille’s incredible invention was first rejected and even banned before it was finally accepted, opening up the world of reading to millions.