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Registration Open for 2021 BBB Professional Development Conference!

Aug. 5, 2021

Registration is now open for the 2021 Build a Better Book Professional Development Conference! Whether you are just getting started or already a network partner, this conference is for you! This virtual conference will be held Monday, September 13 - Tuesday, September 14, 2021. All sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Participation is FREE, but registration is required. REGISTER and save your spot!

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Build a Better Book Training Workshop

2020-2021 / Recruiting new partner sites for Build a Better Book! Apply online by November 1, 2019 for the training workshop on January 29 - 31, 2020, taking place in Boulder, Colorado.

Poster for Build a Better Blank workshop event at Glen Ellyn Public Library

Build a Better Blank

Sept. 17, 2019

Glen Ellyn Public Library in Illinois is hosting an introductory workshop on the Build a Better Book project on Wednesday, September 25, from 4-6 pm. If you are in the area, register to learn more about Build a Better Book.

October 3, 2018

Workshop: Anchor Center for Blind Children, Denver

October 3, 2018 / Introductory workshop on creating tactile pictures and games for children using craft materials. Open to parents of students enrolled at the Anchor Center for Blind Children.

Tactile image of a sloth made with felt, fabric, and wax shapes

Workshop: Central Michigan University Summer Camp

August 20 - 24, 2018 / Central Michigan University Summer Camp for teens focuses on creating tactile book pages as part of the Build a Better Book Project.

Girl's hands holding pen with art supplies on table.

Workshop: Build a Better Book Fall Workshop, Golden, CO

September 10 & 17, October 1, 2018 / In this three-part workshop, explore how the blind community understands things like words, pictures and shapes and then use fiber arts and some cool tools from our makerspace to build a better book – a touchable, engaging story experience accessible to all!

Tactile raspberry made from pom poms with word Raspberry in braille

Workshop: Teens Build a Better Book, White Plains, NY

August 20 - 23, 2018 / In this mini-camp, teens will design tactile picture books for children with visual impairments.

Forest journey board game created with laser cutter.

Workshop: BLDG 61 Design Internship

June 18-22, 2018 / Design and fabricate an accessible board game using Makerspace tools at BLDG 61. Boulder Public Library, BLDG 61 Note: This workshop is open to teens by application only.