Overall, I feel like I have gained a better perspective of how those who are visually impaired or blind are represented as a whole group. The professional resource was the most important portion of this project as it gave a clear perspective of the impacts of stereotyping. Unfortunately, it seemed like the amount of children’s literature available to symbolize this group was very limited. I searched for books around the Jackson area and was able to find (available on the shelves) three picture books and one novel. The library I went to was able to order some books from other nearby libraries but I wasn’t to pick them up before returning to East Lansing. The three books I reviewed: Seven Blind Mice, A Guide Puppy Dog Grows Up, and Mom Can’t See Me, were beneficial but not complete in my opinion. It would have been nice to see more contemporary pieces of literature. All three books were written in the early 90s which may not be the most current depiction. My search for positive children’s literature that incorporates people who are visually impaired or blind is not over, I hope to discover more modern books for my children’s collection.
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