Garry Disher, Michael Ondaatje, and the Haptic Eye: Taking a Second Look at Print Literacy.

Garrett-Petts, W. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ601133

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Garry Disher, Michael Ondaatje, and the Haptic Eye: Taking a Second Look at Print Literacy.

Garrett-Petts, W. F.

Children's Literature in Education, v31 n1 p39-52 Mar 2000

Considers the role of visual literacy in the reading experience. Discusses an assumption among readers, publishers, and many educators that the visual elements in a text may be safely ignored, marginalized, or simply edited out. Argues for the important role of visual arts in literature. (SC)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Illustrations, Picture Books, Reader Response, Student Attitudes, Visual Arts

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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