Typography and Literacy

9 Aug

Typography, the technique of arranging text or type, is a growing field in today’s world of visually appealing presences. At first this practice was used within a very small group of skilled professionals, but with the growth of the digital age, typography has become a widely practiced skill in many professions from comic book artists to clerical workers.

You may tell yourself that looking into typography for your own materials is not a priority, but with a substantial impact on clear writing and literacy, typography is a field that you can no longer afford to ignore. Continue reading 

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Dial M for Misunderstanding

2 Jul

11:22pm on a Wednesday night…

It’s the dead of night and the landlord to the Literacy Link South Central office is frantically racing to the premises. He pulls up to the building to find policemen surrounding the LLSC office and he already fears the worst. Looking back, it’s funny how a simple decision set in motion these turn of events. Continue reading 

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Reading at the Movies

17 May

Every time I see a new movie trailer which includes the words “based on the critically acclaimed novel”, my eyes light up; I’ve always enjoyed comparing movies to their literary sources. Continue reading 

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