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Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius Book & Prize

The Touch of Genius Prize logo.

Cover of the book, shows a 19th-century engraving of a boy leading a blind man with a cane.



Louis Braille was an innovator - and this award seeks to identify and inspire future innovation.

Announcement of 2007 Prize Winners
Karen Gourgey and Steven Landau
won the $20,000 prize for their Talking Tactile Tablet.

Prize Guidelines
Criteria and rules for submissions

Submission Requirements & Application Form
Read the requirements, or simply
download the application form here.

Adjudication Committee
Comprised of six members, with experience in research, teaching, and engineering

Funding Support
The Prize is provided through support
from The Gibney Family Foundation.

Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius
is the first ever, fully illustrated biography to include Louis's surviving letters.

Order the book!
Full-color print, or braille (with descriptions)

Listen to NPR Interview

Donate a copy to your local library!

Look Inside
Read sample chapters in PDF, Word, or text format

A Sample Letter
View a letter written in Louis Braille's own hand and read a translated excerpt.

Sample Description
Read a sample picture description from the braille edition.

Reviews and Reader Comments

Meet Author C. Michael Mellor
Contact information, interviews, and
speaking engagements

Image of Louis Braille


Links to More Louis Braille Information

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