Mumbai: White Print, India’s first English Lifestyle Magazine in Braille launches ‘Look Out, Look Within’ – a story book in print, braille and sign language.

“Through White Print and Tactabet, we’ve strived to encourage and promote Braille literacy to the depths of our country and it has been an immensely gratifying learning process for us. We’ve come to realise that there is a great need to shift existing perceptions and pre-conceived notions about the lives of the differently abled, among adults and more importantly so, children. Keeping this in mind, we felt it was imperative to address the subject of an ‘inclusive’ society and sow this seed of thought at a young age in the minds of children. We wanted to make sure we widen the reach of our message of an inclusive society and hence, have made the book available in Print (English), Braille (English) and Indian Sign Language. We’ve
distributed complimentary Braille copies of the book to 100 schools in the country.” says Upasana Makati, Founder, White Print.

Look Out, Look Within is a children’s storybook (Age group 5+) that celebrates the friendship of two little girls, both wonderful and special in their very own right. Mia is unable to see the world with her eyes but explores it with her super senses of being able to touch, hear, feel and smell. Anya, her best friend enjoys learning about the world in an enriching and different way thanks to Mia. The book opens their world of fun and learning to the readers.
 

“Some stories just come to you out of the blue and become a part of you instantly. This was one such project. During my research, I was humbled when I read about the amazing successes of the visually impaired in every field you could think of - right from science to medicine to the arts. Technology is such an equalizer. And it only needs the right mindset to see everyone as equally talented and able. A big thank you to Upasana and White Print for all that they do,” says Vandana Naidu, author of Look Out, Look Within.

National Institute of Design Alumnus, Neha Talesara, has brought the story to life with her interesting illustrations. “Working on this project has been an absolute joyride. It gave me an opportunity to channelize my love for art in a beautiful way. I made sure to include some symbols that are universally associated with the community - for instance, the white and red colours for the cane. Apart from that, both Mia and Anya have their own distinct dressing styles, which are maintained throughout the book. For instance, the flower in Anya’s hair, it stays with her even when she sleeps. The illustrations have the hand drawn feel to them too, something that children can relate to.”

The print edition of Look Out Look Within is priced at INR 299. Place your orders on upasana@whiteprint.in <upasana@whiteprint.in or call on +91 9920400580. It will also be available at Trilogy – curated Library and Bookstore in Lower Parel, Mumbai.

Sign Language Video Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSDvPBsdLUk

For more information – Upasana Makati - +91 9920400580